Blog: Personal Injury
- Understanding What Classifies as a Catastrophic Injury in Florida
Aug 2, 2024
Catastrophic injuries are severe and can dramatically alter an individual’s daily life, often resulting in permanent disabilities. In Florida, the rate of Legal Support for Catastrophic Injuries in Florida Florida’s personal injury laws allow victims to seek compensation for...Read More - Understanding Legal Procedures for Personal Injury Cases - Pre-Suit versus Lawsuit Stages
May 11, 2024
After getting The Pre-Suit Phase: Preparation Before Court The first part of the legal process is the pre-suit phase, which is used to prepare before any formal court action starts. This stage is important for building a strong foundation...Read More - Suing Your HOA for Premises Liability
Mar 7, 2024
Living in a neighborhood governed by a But what if your HOA fails to fulfill its responsibilities, like neglecting a hazard in a common area that leads to injuries? In the state of Florida, if you’re injured on someone...Read More - Understanding Florida’s Comparative Negligence Law
Jan 29, 2024
On March 24, 2023, Florida underwent a substantial legal transformation when Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 837 into law, marking the beginning of a new era for lawsuits in the state. This legislation fundamentally altered how Florida handles cases where...Read More - Understanding the Burden of Proof in Florida Personal Injury Cases
Dec 5, 2023
The Conversely, criminal cases demand a much higher standard, The Role of Evidence in Personal Injury Claims When considering the burden of proof presenting direct evidence is key for substantiating claims and demonstrating the facts to the court...Read More - The Impact on Attorney Fees under Florida’s HB 837
May 7, 2023
On March 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida enacted HB 837, a far-reaching tort reform bill that makes significant changes to civil litigation in the state. One of the most notable provisions of this legislation is the elimination of...Read More - Florida’s HB 837 Brings Major Changes to Personal Injury and Insurance Claim Law
Apr 18, 2023
With Governor Ron DeSantis signing the Florida House Bill 837 into law, personal injury and insurance claim laws in Florida have undergone a major overhaul. One of the most notable changes is the replacement of the pure comparative negligence system...Read More - Why a Personal Injury Attorney May Not Take Your Case
Feb 23, 2023
If you sustained an injury as a result of another party's negligence or recklessness, you may wish to seek legal representation from a qualified Conflict of Interest In accordance with Florida Bar Rule 4-1.7, attorneys may not represent clients...Read More - What are Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
Oct 20, 2022
The majority of personal injury claims center on compensatory damages, which are intended to pay for the victim’s injuries as well as any associated medical bills, property damage, or other expenses. But on rare occasions, a victim of personal injury...Read More - What Is a Compulsory Medical Examination (CME)?
Aug 10, 2022
If you have been injured in an accident in Florida, a defendant has the right to demand that the injured party undergo a For example, if you were injured in a A request for CME in a civil...Read More