An accident can turn your entire world upside down in the blink of an eye. Whether it’s a car accident, a slip and fall, a work injury or medical malpractice, an accident can result in physical injuries or property damage as well as emotional turmoil and new financial burdens. Personal injury lawsuits can help with these damages. But many are uncertain whether they can … [Read more...]
Florida, Personal Injury, and the Duty of Reasonable Care
“Reasonable care” is a legal term that carries a lot of weight in personal injury cases in the state of Florida. At its core, reasonable care is the duty that all Floridians have to act rationally or logically in the face of circumstances that could lead to personal injury. If you’re confused, you aren’t alone. Below, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of Florida’s reasonable … [Read more...]
Fishy Insurance? You May Need to File a Bad Faith Claim
We pay our insurance bill month-after-month with the understanding that they’ll help us should something unexpected happen. However, insurance companies often fail to meet these expectations when the need arises. This is where an insurance bad faith claim can help. If you feel you’ve been wrongfully treated by your insurance company, you may have the right to file a bad … [Read more...]
Mediation: What it is and How it Works in Florida Personal Injury Cases
In Florida personal injury cases, opposing sides often find it difficult to resolve their differences in order to reach a settlement. For this reason, mediation is often used as a way for parties to communicate and, hopefully, come to a conclusion that satisfies both sides without going to court. What is Mediation? At its core, legal mediation serves as a negotiation between … [Read more...]
How to File a Florida Injury Lawsuit for Nursing Home Abuse
When you make the decision to place your elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home or other healthcare facility, you are doing so with the trust that the caretakers will do all possible to keep your loved one safe and happy. Unfortunately, sometimes nursing homes fail to monitor staff or maintain a high standard of care, and nursing home abuse can often result from … [Read more...]