Category Archives: Personal Injury
Did You Get Fooled Into Signing a Blanket Medical Authorization?
Let’s say that you are injured in an accident, and you think about getting a personal injury attorney. But your case, to you, seems easy. Why get an attorney when you can do it yourself? So you go that route. The insurance company on the other side asks you to sign a medical authorization… Read More »
So You Have a Herniated Disc-But What is That?
Many people in car accidents who suffer back injuries, will suffer what the doctor tells them is a herniated disc. Most of us have heard this term before, whether we’ve had a herniated disc injury or not. And most of us also know that a herniated disc is considered to be a serious injury…. Read More »
Lying in Court Can Get Parties in Trouble
If you are filing a personal injury lawsuit, you may be concerned that the Defendant that you are suing, may just lie. After all, who will ever know the difference? A Defendant that is seeking to avoid paying a lot of money may easily tell a lie, and you may be wondering what is… Read More »
You Can Be Awarded Punitive Damages Against Drunk Drivers
In personal injury cases, Florida law makes it very hard to get punitive damages against liable Defendants. There are a number of hurdles to get punitive damages. Punitive Damages in Normal Cases The first hurdle is that you can’t even ask for punitive damages, when you first file your case. Rather, you have to… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Impact Rule
You may already be aware that if you are in an accident caused by someone else’s carelessness or negligence, that you can recover for emotional damages, as well as your physical damages. So, for example, if you have constant and chronic pain, and that pain causes you sadness or anxiety or depression, those emotional… Read More »
Airport Accidents and Injuries: Who is Responsible?
We probably don’t think of airports as being dangerous places, or places where a lot of accidents or injuries occur. But when you step back and look at it, it’s actually quite a wonder why there aren’t more accidents in airports. Airports are the perfect recipe for disaster. People are in a hurry, and… Read More »
One Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Scooter Accident In Miami-Dade County
According to a report from 7 News Miami, local law enforcement officers are currently investigating a hit-and-run crash in South Florida. The accident—which involved a person on a scooter being struck by a vehicle—is a hit-and-run crash. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries. Here, our Miami personal injury attorney explains what we know… Read More »
The Use Of Inferences In Personal Injury Cases
You may have grown up with your parents telling you not to assume things, and that when you make assumptions, you are more often than not wrong. But in law, we actually make assumptions all the time—in fact, asking a jury to make assumptions is an important part of many personal injury cases. They’re… Read More »
Why Do We Need Class Action Lawsuits?
We often hear in the news about class action lawsuits, especially when they result in what appears to be extraordinarily large jury verdicts. Many in the media are critical of class actions, but those same people are often not aware of the role and purpose of a class action lawsuit. What is a Class… Read More »
Do You Need To Suffer A Serious Injury To Get Compensation After Your Accident?
When people are in accidents, some get very seriously and catastrophically injured, and others do not. Some may only get slightly injured, or suffer an injury that isn’t considered to be serious or life altering. That raises the question over whether someone can sue for injuries sustained in an accident, if they have suffered… Read More »
