Traducir al Español A police report is an account of the accident written by a police officer who responds to the scene. While the police report offers details from witness accounts and observations about fault, damage to the vehicles, injuries, and even the weather, this report is not a set-in-stone document. For example, if you feel that fault in your accident hasn't been … [Read more...]
Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation: How They Overlap
Traducir al Español If you’re injured on the job, you have a couple of options when it comes to receiving compensation for your injuries: social security disability and workers’ compensation. While both of these options provide you with compensation, it depends on the circumstances as to which of the two you are eligible to receive. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the … [Read more...]
Understanding the Basics of a Florida Personal Injury Claim
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 file … [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 care … [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 faith … [Read more...]