Category Archives: Personal Injury
What Is A Structured Settlement?
You may have heard the term “structured settlement” tossed around from time to time during personal injury lawyer commercials or other personal injury advertisements. But what exactly is a structured settlement? In plainest terms, a structured settlement is a negotiated financial or insurance arrangement through which a claimant agrees to resolve a personal injury… Read More »
2022 Florida Laws Now In Effect
With any new year often comes new laws, and 2022 is no different. Signed Florida bills have now gone into effect, but with all the other happenings over the past few weeks, it is probably a good idea to review what’s new for 2022. Let’s look at the reported laws that became effective in the Sunshine… Read More »
Florida’s Motorcycle Laws: What You Need To Know
Motorcycles are especially popular in Florida because there is no “off-season”. Bikers can enjoy year-round riding, unlike their counterparts to the north. And although it may seem like motorcycle laws in Florida sometimes don’t exist, they do. And they should be closely followed at all times. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLSMV)… Read More »
The 4 Most Common Injuries On New Year’s Eve And How To Prevent Them
It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022. I think it goes without saying that we’re all hoping next year has good news in store for us. But pandemic aside, there are many more misfortunes that can come your way. And how awful would it be if that is how… Read More »
Make Sure Your Dog Is Ready For This Holiday Season
It may sound silly, but dog bites are one of the most common personal injury claims. Therefore, if you are a dog owner that plans to attend festive outdoor events with your furry best friend this season, you need to make sure they are well behaved, or you could be in for a world… Read More »
Be Careful On The Roads This Holiday Season
Holidays are traditionally a time of travel for families across the United States, which unfortunately makes the period from Thanksgiving until the end of the year one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Roads may seem especially busy this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people will travel for the… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Dog Bites
Dog bites are one of the most common personal injury claims. If you are bit by a dog, it’s up to you to decide whether to press charges. Please consider the situation carefully before filing. Florida’s statute of limitations on personal injury cases (Florida Statutes section 95.11) gives you four years from the day… Read More »
How To Find The Best Personal Injury Lawyer In South Florida
What makes a good personal injury lawyer? Finding the best personal injury lawyer in South Florida can be an overwhelming feeling. You’ve already gone through personal trauma and may be dealing with medical bills, loss of income and the inability to take care of your family. Therefore, knowing exactly who to trust when it… Read More »
Halloween Safety Tips For Trick-Or-Treaters
This year on October 31st millions of children all over the United States – many of whom may not have been able to last year – will finally celebrate Halloween by walking door to door while trick-or-treating. Although a cherished tradition, the increased amount of pedestrian children on the road means higher risk of… Read More »
Do ‘Wet Floor’ Signs Protect Businesses From Slip-And-Fall Injuries?
The short answer to this question is ‘not entirely.’ When a business posts a wet floor sign and a customer slips and falls, the sign is just one of the many factual circumstances that will make up the case. Liability claims are often much more complicated than they may initially appear. The outcome will… Read More »
