Florida personal injury claim

Proving Fault and Injury in Florida

Published on: September 22, 2024 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

If you believe you have been injured because of the negligence of a person, business, government agency, or other entity, you have the right under Florida law to sue for compensation. However, there are certain requirements in a personal injury case that must be fulfilled in order for your case to proceed including proving fault and injury.

Personal injury cases

Most people think first about car accidents or slip-and-fall cases as personal injury cases, but there can be many other situations in which a person is injured due to someone else’s negligence. These may include:

What is an Independent Medical Examination?

Published on: September 6, 2024 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

An independent medical examination (IME) could be critical to your Florida injury claim. Simply put, this evaluation is performed at the request of the insurance company or defendant in a case regarding worker’s compensation or personal injury. This includes injuries caused by auto accidents, slip and falls, defective products, injuries on public or private property, and work-related injuries.

Personal injury claim

Florida law requires that the plaintiff in a personal injury case prove:

Assessing Cognitive Impairment after an Accident

Published on: August 2, 2024 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

If you have experienced an accident of any kind in Florida, whether it’s a slip or fall; an accident involving a car, recreational vehicle, or bike; a water sports accident; or an accident at an amusement park, public event, or hotel or rental property; please seek medical attention immediately, especially if there has been any injury or jolt to your neck or head. Do not enter into an agreement with any insurance company before sufficient time has passed to determine your level of injuries.

In Florida, anyone involved in a car accident must be examined by an approved medical provider within 14 days of the incident in order to be eligible for PIP coverage. PIP (personal injury protection) covers up to $10,000 of medical bills and lost wages. So that’s the first step for any accident involving an automobile, even if you were walking or riding a bike when the accident occurred. But that’s only the first step.

Regardless of the type of injury, get a thorough examination to officially document your injuries and your condition at the time of the accident, keeping in mind that injuries often appear in the days or weeks following an accident. Cognitive injuries can sometimes take a little while to recognize because you might consider them normal at first. You’re shaken up by the accident, maybe emotionally upset. But these emotions should not linger and various cognitive problems are a sign of injury.

Are You Ready to File Your Personal Injury Claim?

Published on: December 5, 2023 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

There are many steps involved in a personal injury lawsuit. The first is to reach out to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible so that the proper evidence and documentation can be collected. Your evidence will make or break your case. As a Florida personal injury attorney, I can help those who have recently experienced an injury in Florida collect the necessary documentation to make a solid case.

Requirements for a personal injury lawsuit

It may seem obvious, but to sue for personal injury, you must be injured, and it must be provable. This is why collecting the correct evidence early on is so important.