Personal Injury

Common Personal Injuries Cases In Florida, personal injuries tend to revolve around motor vehicle crashes. This includes cars, rideshare vehicles like Uber and Lyft, trucks, tractor-trailers, motorcycles, and golf carts. Bicycle and pedestrian crashes, typically involving motor vehicles, also fall into this category. Beyond motor vehicle accidents, there are many slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall cases. A common accident scene in personal injury cases is uneven sidewalks with more than a half-inch difference in elevation, creating a tripping hazard. Many cities and municipalities must regularly identify these areas and rely on residents to report them. Uneven or poorly maintained walkways, whether due to sinking sidewalks or slippery surfaces that need to be adequately maintained, are also common culprits. Slip and fall cases also often occur in stores, as do other premises liability cases. These require proving that…Read More

The Basics Understanding the distinction between a personal injury claim and a lawsuit is crucial. A claim, which is made directly with an insurance company, aims to resolve the matter without court involvement. This approach, if successful, can lead to an amicable settlement, thereby avoiding or preempting a lawsuit. Personal injury claims cover a wide range of incidents where someone is hurt due to another person's fault. These can include: Car crashes Slip and falls Trip and falls Pedestrian accidents Bicycle accidents Dangerous products Animal bites Medical malpractice Workplace injuries, including workers' compensation claims In essence, any injury that unexpectedly disrupts your life through no fault can qualify for a personal injury claim. This also extends to wrongful death cases, where someone has tragically passed away due to an accident or injury. Florida’s Comparative Negligence…Read More

No one wants to be injured. Yet, one day- you are. What makes this situation even worse is the fact that your injury was not your fault, but due to the carelessness or malice of someone else. In an instance like this, a personal injury claim is often the right move. A Davie, FL personal injury claim is filed when you have suffered injuries at the hands of someone else that result in pain, medical bills, and other inconveniences. Common personal injury claims include car accident injuries, dog bites, and slip-and-fall cases. In order to file a personal injury claim, you’ll need a few things: #1 First, see a doctor or other medical professional. One of the most important things you must do after an accident is to see a doctor. Your full injuries may not be…Read More

In this article I’m going to explain Florida’ PIP emergency medical condition (“EMC”) 14-day rule.  Suppose you go to the ER immediately after an accident, but don’t see another doctor until 20-days later.  Are you entitled to the full $10,000 in PIP benefits? Initial Treatment:  14-Day Rule In Florida, you have 14-days to seek “initial treatment” after an accident to get the full $10,000 of PIP benefits.  The key phrase is initial treatment.  Initial treatment can be with a chiropractor, medical doctor, emergency room, or urgent care clinic.   You’ll still need a certification from a doctor (other than a chiropractor) confirming you’ve suffered an emergency medical condition (“EMC”).  An EMC certification doesn’t have to be issued within 14-days, only initial treatment.  Often times a patient goes to the ER after an accident but doesn’t follow-up with another doctor for…Read More

How much a slip and fall case is worth in Florida depends on three (3) basic things: liability, damages, and insurance coverage. Every case is different but these factors determine how much money you could get from a slip and fall case. For the purpose of this article we’ll assume there is insurance coverage. This is rarely an issue because most slip and falls occur on commercial property which carry million dollar policies. You’ll want to find out how much coverage is available by contacting the property owner and demanding they report the incident to their insurance carrier. If you hire an attorney, which I highly recommend, they will handle this for you. Liability Answering the question do I have a good slip and fall case starts with determining liability. Liability means fault. Florida property owners have a…Read More

Every once in awhile I get to step into the shoes of my clients. Recently I was doing some heavy lifting and I hurt my trapezius muscle. The trapezius muscle is one of the major muscles of your back and extends into your neck and shoulders. Today, I’m in excruciating pain. It hurts to even move. Forget about turning the right. I have to move my entire torso to look to my right while driving. The thing is in a few days the pain will go away. I will have little memory of the living hell I’m going through today. That is why keeping a daily journal after an accident is so important. Write Everyday After an accident I suggest that you pick up a small composition notebook. In that book you’ll document how your feeling and…Read More

After a slip and fall case it’s perfectly normal to wonder if you have a good case. What makes a good slip and fall case depends on a few key factors. Generally, it will come down to fault and injuries. Notice Rule If you slipped and fell because of liquid or some other foreign substance in Florida you’ll need to first prove “notice.” This means that the property owner knew (or should have known) that the liquid or “transient substance” was on the ground. This sometimes can be challenging. For example, if fell because a young child spilled juice on the grocery store floor just moments beforehand, you may not have a case. This is because the grocery store did not have enough notice to clean up the spill. So how do you prove the store or property owner had notice?…Read More

After an accident the insurance company will ask you to give a recorded statement. Should you give a recorded statement to the insurance company? The answer depends on who is asking. You are under no obligation to make a recorded statement unless your own insurance policy requires it. Almost every insurance policy has such a provision. Then, and ONLY then, should you make a recorded statement. Do Not Volunteer Information If you must give a recorded statement please remember DO NOT volunteer information. This cannot be emphasized enough! You should never volunteer statement to ANYONE if you don’t have to. Not to the police, witnesses, or insurance adjusters, unless required by law. Florida is a comparative negligence state. This means, if you are found partially at-fault, your claims can be reduced by the amount of…Read More

The best accident lawyers in Florida are excellent salesmen. They’ve been to law school and have years of experience in negotiating claims.  Accident lawyers know they are selling a product. In the accident claims game the product is damages. The sale includes pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages. Since you can’t go back in time, the product used to settle claims of damages is money.  It’s easy to find the best accident attorney in Florida based on the following: Good Working Relationship The best accident lawyers in Florida spend time with their opponent. This can be an insurance adjuster or a defense attorney.  They always treat their opponent with respect and professionalism. No one likes being treated like a second-class citizen. This is especially true of insurance adjusters. Now this doesn’t mean an accident lawyer should become…Read More