Personal Injury Law Blog
Personal Injury Law Blog
Can you receive compensation for an injury caused by a defective product?
Personal injury law is a specialized area of common law called torts. That tort law is invoked when there is personal harm or infringement of property rights caused by another’s intentional or negligent acts or failures to act. A personal injury tort involves injury...
10 Reasons a Florida Personal Injury Law Firm May Refuse Your Case
Being in a car accident can be a traumatic situation, and getting the legal help you need for your injuries isn't always straightforward. Finding the right personal injury attorney in Florida may sometimes be a challenge, and accurately getting the facts and nuances...
What you need to know about brain injuries in Palm Beach County
Broken bones, twisted ankles, and fractured wrists are the most common types of injuries that people sustain after a slip and fall accident. However, there are traumatic brain injuries in Palm Beach County that are common and more severe than slip and fall accidents....
Can you receive Compensation For A Road Rage Car Accident?
The rate of aggressive driving and road rage is rising across Florida and the United States, which is problematic for all motorists. Florida is also one of the worst states for aggressive driving, according to research. Florida currently ranks first in the nation when...
Understanding Loss of Consortium in South Florida
Loss of consortium is a legal term used in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in Florida and many other states. A family member of a person who was permanently injured or killed due to another party's negligence may pursue a loss of consortium claim. Loss of...
Distracted driving in Florida statistics you need to know about
Distracted Driving in Florida Kills Have you ever sent a text message while driving and looked back at the road to find the car in front of you coming to a stop, and you had to slam on the brakes to keep from rear-ending it? Or reached into a fast food bag, fumbled...
What exactly is a personal injury in Florida?
Personal injuries are the hurts to you as distinguished from damage to cars, buildings, and other property. Physical harms, such as pain, bruises, broken bones, and cuts, readily come to mind. However, non-physical damages also come under the personal injury umbrella....
7 Car Care Tips To Help Reduce Car Crashes in South Florida
Car crashes happen so fast, sometimes in the blink of an eye. You see the brake lights in front of you, so slam your foot on the brakes. Your brakes squeal, and your body jolts forward as your car slams into the vehicle in front of you. A car crash in South Florida...
What is Res Ipsa Loquitur and can it impact your Florida injury claim?
Res Ipsa Loquitur is a well-known legal doctrine that can be invoked against defendants in civil tort cases in Florida, as it is in many other states. In general, the claim is advanced when a party claims that even without direct evidence, the court can infer...
There is a 14-day Rule for South Florida Auto Accidents, did you know?
Living in South Florida, you should familiarize yourself with this 14-day auto accident rule. For personal injury protection (PIP) coverage to apply, injured victims must seek medical treatment within 14 days of an auto accident. A PIP policy protects you against...