When you’re injured in an accident, compensation for physical injuries comes to mind. However, compensation for emotional distress may also be due depending on your situation. Unlike physical pain to your organs, muscles or bones, emotional distress targets the well-being of your mind and can certainly prove to be a large obstacle in the recovery process for accident … [Read more...] about When Can a Personal Injury Plaintiff Receive Compensation for Emotional Distress?
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Other Florida Car Insurance Laws
When it comes to personal injury in the state of Florida, there are several requirements for car insurance that could have a hand in determining your case’s outcome. These laws include PIP (personal injury protection), property damage liability (PDL) and bodily injury protection (BIP). Below, we’ll take a look at each of these requirements and how they could affect your … [Read more...] about Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Other Florida Car Insurance Laws
Are Florida Bars Liable for DUI Car Accidents?
In the case of a DUI car accident, numerous parties can potentially be held liable for damages. While the drunk driver usually shoulders the blame, those involved might also point a finger at the bar, tavern, club or other establishment that served the defendant alcohol in the first place. However, certain laws called Dram Shop Laws are put into place to protect such … [Read more...] about Are Florida Bars Liable for DUI Car Accidents?
Choosing the Best Personal Injury Lawyer for You
When it comes to personal injury and potential lawsuits, you certainly don’t want to hire just any attorney. You want an attorney you trust and one who has ample experience dealing with cases similar to yours. But, how to find one? Here, we offer a few factors to consider (both positive and negative) when you are choosing the best personal injury attorney for your needs: Are … [Read more...] about Choosing the Best Personal Injury Lawyer for You
4 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Accidents
While the holidays are first and foremost a time for friends, family, and celebration, they also bring their own set of accident hazards. If you’ve ever seen the movie “Christmas Vacation,” then you know what we’re talking about. In all seriousness though, accidents often increase this time of year due to high amounts of decorating, the potential for dangerous winter … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Accidents