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If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the actions of another individual, business, or entity, you will likely be able to recover compensation for your losses. This can include coverage of your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering damages, and more. However, securing this compensation may involve going through…

Medical malpractice cases are very complex. Unfortunately, they are more common than most people realize. Researchers at Johns Hopkins say that medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in this country. Approximately 250,000 people lose their lives due to preventable medical errors each year, and many others sustain injuries or severe illnesses. Mediation has…

Unfortunately, sometimes people choose their lawyers for the wrong reasons.  A person may pick a lawyer because they saw them on a billboard, heard them on the radio, or because a friend recommended the lawyer.  As the case goes on, that person may realize they made a mistake and may want to fire their lawyer…

Pedestrian safety is incredibly important, and both drivers and pedestrians play a role in reducing traffic crashes and crash injuries across the state of Florida. Unfortunately, pedestrian crashes often result in serious or fatal injuries. Jaywalking is a serious problem because it presents unnecessary risks to pedestrians, but is it actually illegal in Florida? Here, we…

Vehicle insurance laws in Florida can be confusing for those who move to the state or are visiting. Florida is what is considered a “no-fault” insurance state, which differs from the way that most other states throughout the country handle car accidents. In a no-fault state, drivers will turn to their own insurance carrier in the…

Factors That Affect Case Value Clients always want to know how much I think their case is worth.  If I am asked this question at the outset of a case, I am upfront with clients and I tell them I cannot predict the value so early on because there are so many variables that go into…

What Is a “Settlement Calculator” One of the biggest questions that clients want to be answered is “how much is my case worth,” and it’s a fair question.  If you type that question into Google, most of the top-rated results include something like a “personal injury value calculator,” or a “claim calculator.”  You go to…

What Is a Punctured Lung? A punctured lung is a serious injury that can significantly restrict a person’s ability to breathe. Aside from oxygen deprivation, punctured lungs can lead to other serious conditions if they are not treated immediately. However, if a person receives immediate medical care for a punctured lung, the treatment will usually…

Burn injuries can be incredibly painful for victims. Depending on the severity of the burn, it can take months or even years for a victim to reach maximum medical improvement. Notice that we did not say “full recovery.” That is because burn injury victims are often not able to return to the same state they…

In the aftermath of sustaining an injury, it is very likely that you will be dealing with insurance carriers to resolve the claim and obtain compensation. However, insurance carriers are notoriously difficult to deal with and often unwilling to pay out fair settlements. Insurance carriers are typically “for-profit” entities that will look for any reason…