After a motor vehicle accident in Florida, you may want to know how much insurance coverage the at-fault driver has. This is understandable because insurance coverage greatly affects how much money you can collect after a car accident, even in no-fault states like Florida. The state’s unique insurance regulations, which […]
NO! You should not accept the insurance company’s first settlement after your car accident. We’ll tell you why! I cannot tell you how many times that accident victims call me to ask them if I can help them with their case, only to find out that they have already settled their […]
If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident, navigating the legal process can be as overwhelming as the incident itself. Two key terms you will frequently encounter are “compensatory damages” and “punitive damages.” Understanding these terms and what they mean for you and your family is […]
If someone you love has been hurt, it’s natural to focus on their physical healing. But the emotional pain and changes in your relationship can be just as real and hard to deal with. This kind of emotional strain is known as loss of consortium. It refers to the sadness […]
The average settlement for whiplash in Florida is somewhere between $10,000 and $100,000. However, in cases of severe, life-altering injuries, the average settlement can escalate dramatically, often falling between $1 million and $5 million. Because Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Florida covers most whiplash injuries, a jury award may not […]
When you undergo a medical procedure, you trust that the professionals handling your care will do so with the utmost skill and care. If you need anesthesia during your procedure, you must trust your anesthesiologist and medical team to work together to ensure your safety. Unfortunately, that does not always […]
Imagine placing your health, your very life, in the hands of a doctor, expecting skillful care, only to suffer an injury that can alter the course of your entire life. Unfortunately, this is a reality for thousands of patients yearly in Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health, 1,727 […]
If you are considering a second opinion on your personal injury case in Florida, you might feel mixed emotions and concerns. As an accident victim, you’ve already been through a significant ordeal, and the path to seeking justice and compensation can feel overwhelming. It’s common to feel a sense of […]
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In the State of Florida, the courts may award punitive damages to an injured accident victim. Punitive damages are like a financial penalty in a lawsuit. They aren’t about paying back the person who was hurt. Instead, they’re there to teach the defendant a tough lesson, making them think twice […]
The reasonable person standard assesses negligence by questioning whether an individual’s behavior is aligned with what could be expected from a typically cautious and sensible person in the same scenario. In other words, did the defendant take the same actions as another reasonable person would? In Florida, pinpointing legal responsibility […]