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02 Sep
How Medical Costs Are Covered After An Accident In Florida

How Medical Costs Are Covered After An Accident In Florida

After any type of car accident from the most minor fender benders to the most severe, there is always going to be a financial impact on those involved. Especially when injuries result, the costs associated with the aftermath can add up fast. Here are some considerations and information to be familiar with after an accident occurs. What To Do After A Car Accident Immediately after a car accident, you must check yourself and your passengers for injuries. Then, assessing your location [...]

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26 Aug
Unforeseen Dangers Of Dog Bite Injuries In Florida

Unforeseen Dangers Of Dog Bite Injuries In Florida

One may think that a simple dog bite is just a puncture wound that needs to close. Indeed, a bite will often lead to a puncture that will take time to heal, but the pain that a victim can endure is often much more complex. Many times, one will not feel the full effects from the bite until well after the incident occurs. Not only can puncture wounds, scrapes, and cuts occur, but bites can also cause: Broken bones Soft tissue [...]

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26 Aug

Proposals for Settlement in Florida

Is a Florida Proposal for Settlement (“PFS”) Made by Multiple Offerors to a Single Offeree an Enforceable PFS? Florida Proposals for Settlement were created to reduce litigation but they have done anything but. Florida Statute 768.79 is the “Offer of Judgment” statute. The rule states that if the defendant in litigation files a “proposal for settlement” under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442, the plaintiff must obtain a verdict of higher than 75% of the amount proposed by the defendant. If [...]

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19 Aug
Basic Facts About Workers' Compensation in Florida

Understanding The Basics Of Florida Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical malpractice can be hard to define, complex to prove, and difficult to resolve in many situations. However, if you believe you have been victimized by medical negligence, it is important to understand what medical malpractice actually is. Any questions you may have about an encounter or event you experienced can be answered by a knowledgeable Florida medical malpractice attorney. Familiarity with the basics is also helpful. Medical Malpractice and Duty Explained Duty is the responsibility of your medical provider to [...]

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12 Aug
Spring Break Accidents in Tampa: What Tourists Need to Know About Filing a Claim

Understanding The Basics Of Florida Wrongful Death Claims

The needless loss of a loved one to an accident is a tragedy that is difficult for anyone to work through and cope with. When you have lost a family member due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim to help you with their final expense and recoup compensation for that loss. If you believe your loved one suffered the loss of their life due to another’s negligence, talking to a [...]

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07 Aug
Slip And Falls In Florida

Slip-and-Falls In Florida

Slip-and-falls are more common than most people think. Over eight million hospital emergency room visits are a result of falls. The reason is, even though they are more prevalent in older individuals, they affect everyone. Men, women, children, and adults alike can be injured in a slip-and-fall; no one is immune from these accidents. Anyone who sustains an injury from a slip-and-fall on another’s premises, such as a business, private individual, or any other entity, is entitled to compensation [...]

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29 Jul
How To Prove Pain And Suffering In A Personal Injury Claim In Florida

How To Prove Pain And Suffering In A Personal Injury Claim In Florida

Pain and suffering is something that can be a bit of a gray area, as far as proving the amount and the viability of the claim are concerned. It is something that under Florida law, victims who sustained injuries as a result of accidents that were not their fault can include in their personal injury claims. Pain and suffering can include mental, physical, and emotional distress and/or trauma that result from an accident.  Pain and suffering is a non-economic form [...]

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22 Jul
Factors that Can Affect Your Final Settlement Amount in Florida

Factors that Can Affect Your Final Settlement Amount in Florida

After a car accident where you have sustained injuries, you may be wondering how to recoup the costs for your losses. The first thing you need to do is speak with a qualified medical professional to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan so that you can start to recover. The next thing you need to do is contact a Tampa personal injury attorney to help you with your personal injury claim so you can ensure you obtain the [...]

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15 Jul
Florida Personal Injury Law and the "Eggshell Skull" Doctrine

Florida Senior Citizens and Premise Liability

Individuals who are older than 65 are at a greater risk to lose their balance and have a slip and fall accident that will lead to serious injuries, if not death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are three million emergency room visits by older adults as a result of falls.  Contributing Factors to Slip-and-Falls in Seniors Seniors are more susceptible to slip and falls than those that are younger because as we age, we lose muscle [...]

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08 Jul
Common Kinds of Medical Malpractice in Florida

What Constitutes Medical Malpractice in Florida?

Car accidents happen so often in the United States, with approximately six million occurring each year, that a good majority of people will experience at least one in their life, and most know the basics of a personal injury claim. Medical malpractice is a bit different because it doesn’t occur as often and most people will not experience it. Therefore, the great majority of the public may be blissfully unaware of the basics associated with this type of negligence. [...]

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