Category: Personal Injury
In some personal injury cases, the defendant’s actions are so egregious that we will ask the court to award our client punitive damages on top of other compensation for their losses. A jury may award punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter others from similar acts. Punitive damages, also known as “exemplary damages,” are …
Under Florida law, you may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit if you slip and fall in a business establishment. However, the business’s liability for a slip and fall accident depends on Florida’s Transitory Substance Act. Under this statute, someone who slips and falls at a business establishment because of a temporary …
When you suffer an injury in an accident, it can turn your life upside down. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may need a great amount of costly medical care, lose a significant amount of income due to your inability to work, and experience a great deal of emotional anguish. However, as we …
Whether caused by a car accident, medical malpractice, or a workplace accident, an injury can be as emotionally devastating as it is financially draining. If someone else hurt you in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area, the Emerald Coast, or the Florida Panhandle, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and …
Pedestrians everywhere are vulnerable to injuries in traffic accidents, but is Florida the most dangerous state for pedestrians? Studies have shown that Florida is consistently among the top three deadliest states when it comes to pedestrian accidents. Here is what you need to know about pedestrian accidents in Florida. Pedestrian Accident Statistics Pedestrian accidents and …
Are you a native Floridian thinking about getting into motorcycling? A longtime biker who’s new to the Sunshine State? Either way, you might wonder if you need motorcycle insurance in Florida. As you may already know, the state follows a complicated no-fault insurance regime with certain carveouts for motorcycles. Let’s explore these rules and answer …
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may encounter references to personal injury vs. bodily injury. While these terms may seem similar, knowing the legal distinction between personal injury and bodily injury can help you as you work through your legal options and pursue compensation for your injuries. The main difference is that bodily …
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the question of whether to hire a lawyer might weigh heavily on your mind. However, you might worry about the costs of hiring an attorney if you have growing medical bills and lost income. Asking yourself, “How much does a personal injury lawyer …
If you suffered an injury in a car accident caused by someone else, you may already have expensive medical bills piling up. But, how long does a personal injury settlement take? Depending on your injuries and the duration of your recovery, your case could be resolved in just a few months if you settle your …
Accidents involving large commercial vehicles, predominantly trucks, impact thousands of lives in Florida every year. Most of these collisions are entirely preventable. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reported 440 commercial vehicle crashes in Escambia County in one recent year alone. These crashes led to two fatalities and over 120 injuries. …