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23 Feb
Can I Sue for PTSD or Emotional Trauma After a Car Accident in Florida?

Psychological Injuries from Dog Attacks

Dog bite attacks happen on a daily basis in the United States. There are approximately 1,000 of these incidents that take place each day in the country resulting in victims needing emergency treatment. Every year, well over 12,000 people will be hospitalized after a dog bite attack. Dogs of all sizes, but especially larger, more muscular breeds can inflict a tremendous amount of physical bodily harm when they bite. Their sharp teeth can tear skin and rip through muscle [...]

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21 Feb
When does the Florida Statute of Limitations Begin

When does the Florida Statute of Limitations Begin?

If you were injured in an unintentional injury accident in Florida taking action quickly to determine if you have the right to file a claim for compensation is critical. This is because you are only given a certain amount of time to take legal action, and if you do not do so during this allotted time, you will be unable to obtain the compensation you need.  Florida is a no-fault insurance state. This means in some situations you would use [...]

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16 Feb
What is the Average Cost of a Funeral In Florida

What is the Average Cost of a Funeral in Florida?

Planning for a funeral can be very expensive. Given the topic, inquiring about what it would cost to pay for services after death is not something that people typically are interested in talking about on any given day. Depending on where you live and what you want to be done, a funeral could come with a high price tag.  In terms of cost of living, the state of Florida is one of a handful of states that has no personal [...]

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14 Feb
Resources Attorneys Use to Investigate Car Accidents

Resources Attorneys Use to Investigate Car Accidents

Florida has a no-fault insurance system that is used when an unintentional injury accident happens, such as a car crash. Essentially what this means is that a victim who is harmed in a car accident will use their own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance to help pay for their damages. Florida insurance requirements state that the minimum PIP coverage a driver must have is $10,000 to help pay for bodily injuries that result from an accident. Additionally, drivers will [...]

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09 Feb
What to Do if You’ve Been Injured in a Truck Accident in Tampa

Why Truck Accident Claims are More Complex Than Car Accident Claims

Car accidents happen at an alarming rate in the state of Florida. The Sunshine State has so many car accidents that it regularly ranks in the top five states for the most car crashes each year. In 2022, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that there were 390,669 total motor vehicle crashes in Florida. While car accidents between two personal vehicles have the potential to produce catastrophic outcomes, when a car collides with a truck, it most often [...]

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07 Feb
Understanding Negligence in Personal Injury Suits

Understanding Negligence in Personal Injury Suits

When an unintentional injury accident happens, a victim that would like to take legal action to recover financial compensation for their losses will have to show that the party they are filing a claim against was negligent. Demonstrating negligence is a critical part of an injury claim. However, there are certain elements of an injury accident where negligence existed that must be present for a claim to be successful. And in the state of Florida where the no-fault system [...]

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02 Feb
When can a Florida Car Accident Victim Be Fully Compensated for Their Damages

When Will I Be Fully Compensated for my Damages After a Florida Car Accident?

Every state in the nation has its own rules for how a car accident victim can go about obtaining compensation. There are about 12 other states that, alongside Florida, follow the no-fault insurance system. Florida’s no-fault insurance system means that when a car accident happens, a driver who sustains injuries and other damages will usually have to look to their own insurance for compensation. It is called no-fault because, in many cases, fault does not apply when it comes [...]

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26 Jan
Why You Should Hire a Florida Wrongful Death Attorney

Why You Should Hire a Florida Wrongful Death Attorney

After the unexpected loss of a loved one, the grief that you have to bear can be overwhelming, and figuring out how to manage everything that follows can be extremely difficult to handle. The loss alone is painful and challenging to work through, but that may not be all that is on your plate. You might also have to figure out other practical matters like how to pay for a funeral and final expenses, how to afford the medical [...]

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24 Jan
5 Elements Necessary for A Successful Premise Liability Claim

Five Necessary Elements for a Successful Premise Liability Claim

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere. Premises that are not maintained have the highest risk of a slip-and-fall accident taking place. Property owners are expected to keep their properties in decent shape so that hazards are not present when individuals enter. Slip and fall accidents can not only lead to serious injuries, but for some people, these injuries can lead to death. For example, older Americans have a higher risk of suffering substantial physical bodily harm and death [...]

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19 Jan
Pros and Cons of Settling a Personal Injury Case or Going to Trial

Pros and Cons of Settling a Personal Injury Case or Going to Trial

When an unintentional injury event happens, it can be overwhelming and emotional and cause a great deal of distress. Wondering what steps to take, what you should do, and how you are going to pay for everything can be a lot to think about, especially during the moments right after the accident. Even when the accident is over, and when you had time for your nerves to settle, you may still feel quite devastated and confused as to what [...]

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