Florida is not exactly known for having a great public transportation system. More often than not, people tend to bring their cars everywhere, even for short trips. However, there are those who use bicycles on a regular basis — whether for exercise or to run errands — and find it to be a practical and […]
If your personal injury lawyer is working for a contingency fee, it will not cost you any more money to hire her or him. In fact, you can hire an attorney as early as the day of the accident. Getting a lawyer involved at the beginning of your case can greatly influence the outcome. Lawyers […]
One of the most powerful tools the insurance industry uses to defeat your claim is the Compulsory Medical Examination (formerly, but more commonly, known as the Independent Medical Exam (IME)). In the pre-litigation phase, your own insurance company will be the one to send you to this doctor, who will almost always deem you healthy […]
Often in injury cases, your primary care doctor will refuse to see you. Here’s why.
Automobile accidents are the most common cause of personal injury cases. We all tend to spend a lot of time in our cars and that can lead to accidents. There are a number of reasons for this – distractions, drinking while driving, eating while driving and cell phone calls and texting. Failing to drive safely […]
Spinal cord injuries are serious and can dramatically change the life of the injured person and everyone around them. A staggering 42.1% of spinal cord injuries are due to motor vehicle accidents, with falls (premises liability) coming in second place at 26.7%. Combined, that’s a bit over two-thirds of all spinal cord accidents. Definition of […]
You’ve been through the pre-litigation process with your lawyer and it’s become apparent that your case can’t be settled without a lawsuit. You’ve probably also discovered there are many types of attorneys who may be involved in your case. If you have a great attorney, relax a bit and let’s focus on the next step […]
You’ve been injured and you now find yourself in the beginning stages of pre-litigation. Pre-litigation can seem confusing, but it doesn’t need to be. In the past, only the most complicated or difficult cases would turn into lawsuits. Things have changed today. More and more, cases turn into lawsuits in part due to the fact […]
It’s summer, it’s hot and everyone is looking for a way to cool off and have some summer fun…and that means enjoying water activities! We are so fortunate that we live in an area where both water and water activities abound. But we all need to exercise good judgment and strive to keep our children, […]
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