In some cases, personal injury matters cannot be settled in pre-suit negotiations. When this happens, the injured victim should file a lawsuit against the responsible party to seek damages for his or her injuries. During a civil lawsuit, there are many steps that have to be taken before the case…
In most cases, determining where you should file your lawsuit is pretty easy to ascertain. The matter can become much more complicated, however, if one party is not from the state. Florida is a tourist hub, which means there are lots of travelers from other places on the road at…
Like every other state, Florida has a specific statute of limitations when it comes to personal injury claims. The statute of limitations is defined as a state or federal time limit in which a legal proceeding can be brought. It is designed to encourage individuals to act in a timely…
Every year, a number of people in Florida get into various types of accidents and suffer personal injuries. Under state law, an injured party may seek compensation for his or her injuries from the at-fault party by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury claims are rooted in the legal…
If you are injured through a slip, trip, and fall on someone else’s property, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. Property owners have an obligation to keep their premises in reasonably safe conditions to ensure that those who lawfully enter the land do not unduly injure themselves.…
Every year, a number of people are hurt in the state of Florida and throughout the United States. Individuals who have been injured in a personal injury accident have the legal right to seek compensation for their harm from the party that caused the accident and resulting injuries. This is typically done…
Depositions are an important part of trial. A deposition is a witness’ sworn out-of-court testimony as part of the discovery process. In some cases, information obtained through a deposition may be used at trial. In Guillen v. Vang, a car accident victim was spotted on a surveillance camera undertaking physical…
If you or someone close to you has been injured due to the negligence of another person, you can seek compensation for your injuries through a negligence claim. Issues of liability can be complex, and insurance companies can often be a nightmare to deal with. This is precisely where we…
When you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be able to pursue a type of medical payment often referred to as “med pay.” While available in some auto accident cases, med pay policies are most often present at condominiums, community and homeowner associations, and retail outlets. When it comes to premises…
If you or someone you know has been injured in a tire blowout accident, it is important to contact a qualified attorney who can help you obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Every year, a number of people are injured and killed due to tire failures. There are…