Most personal injury settlements are not taxable. However, there are exceptions. Whether a settlement is taxable or not will depend on the language contained in the settlement or judgment. Determining if a settlement is taxable or tax-free is more complicated because personal injury settlement agreements generally don’t allocate or identify […]
Healthcare has been one of the topics widely discussed and debated, especially across the political climate. The Affordable Care Act, created under the Obama administration, was largely meant to reduce or, in an ideal state, eliminate uninsured individuals in the U.S. Although the number of uninsured people has shrunk since […]
The time that a car accident case takes to settle depends on the severity of the injury, the complexity of the accident, the types of insurance involved, whether there is a lawsuit, and the client’s expectations. Car accidents are the leading cause of death at a young age. In addition, […]
As an international tourism destination and important business center, Florida is a dynamic place, constantly in motion. Anxious drivers are always hastening from one activity to the next, making traffic quite intense. This has made Florida one of the states with the worst statistics for car accidents. According to the […]
When you live in a city like Miami where the sun is always shining and people spend a lot of time outdoors, riding a motorcycle is a fun and practical way to travel around. Motorcycles might seem like fun vehicles to own, but there is no denying that they are […]
Florida law allows for the victim of a car accident who suffered (a) a significant and permanent injury, (b) an injury that is likely to result in permanent injuries, or (c) death to recover damages for “pain and suffering.” In summary, you are entitled to recover for pain and suffering […]
Yes. You can file a claim against the responsible party to seek compensation for the damages resulting from the accident. Several parties may be held accountable, including the property owner, business, contractor, property management, or condominium association. The Prevalence of Injuries Resulting from Falling Down the Stairs If you recently […]
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There are four general types of paralysis: monoplegia, hemiplegia, paraplegia and quadriplegia. Available statistics reveal approximately 5.4 million or 1 in 50 persons are living with paralysis in the United States of America. Having any part of your body become paralyzed is a devastating and horrifying experience. In most cases, paralysis goes […]
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The Center for Disease Control estimates that 11 people die every day due to drownings in the United States. That is an average of 3,960 drowning deaths each year. There were about 1.23 deaths for every 100,000 people every year from 2015-2019 in swimming pools and other boating accidents in the US. Swimming […]
Accidents are unexpected events. People are rarely prepared for the aftermath. Beyond the traumatizing injury, you also must deal with medical bills, insurance companies, legal paperwork – not to mention delays. All of which is overwhelming, especially when recovering from the injury. For most people, the next logical step is […]