It can be incredibly challenging to know what to do if you are involved in an accident where the other driver flees the scene. A person who leaves the scene of an accident could face serious criminal charges, but this does not necessarily help a victim who sustains injuries or property damage due to the…
After a vehicle accident occurs, there will be several steps you need to take in order to ensure the validity of your claim. You can be sure that the insurance carriers will want to speak to you fairly soon after the incident occurs. This includes not only your insurance carrier but possibly even the insurance…
Each state around the country has a method for determining how to compare negligence after a personal injury claim occurs. If more than one party was responsible for an incident, comparative negligence laws help determine who pays how much compensation and who gets how much compensation. Recently, Florida passed a tort reform law that changed…
When a person sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another party, they should be able to recover compensation for their losses. Personal injury claims can be challenging, and we encourage injury victims to work with an attorney who can help them move forward with their claims. Here, we want to discuss three…
Under House Bill 837, Florida’s legislature made some major changes to tort laws in the state. One change that has the potential to significantly impact personal injury victims is one that was made to the statute of limitations for filing these claims. Here, we want to review what these changes mean for individuals harmed due…
Florida’s tort laws have undergone a major change. House Bill 837 passed the Florida House and Senate in 2023 and has since gone into effect. This law has changed several facets of how personal injury claims are approached in Florida. Here, we want to briefly review the changes that this bill made as well as…
Head injuries and brain injuries can lead to significant long-term disabilities for individuals. Many car accidents, motorcycle accidents, or slip and falls can lead to a head injury. When a person sustains any type of brain injury, it is crucial to seek prompt medical treatment. However, sometimes, the signs and symptoms of a head injury…
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a car accident caused by the negligent actions of another party, you should be able to recover various types of compensation. Typically, individuals are able to recover compensation for their medical bills, property damage expenses, and even their lost wages if they are unable…
If you or somebody you care for sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another party, there are steps you can take to recover compensation for your losses. You may be able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement or through a civil personal injury lawsuit filed against the at-fault party. However, various…
Every year, millions of people die in the United States from a wide range of causes. In 2020, while the U.S. (and the world) was ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 3.4 million U.S. resident deaths were registered – 528,000 more than in 2019. This represented the largest single-year increase since the first year of…
