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Accidents can cause more than just physical injuries. They also cause emotional harm to the victim and the victim’s family. When someone’s negligent or intentional actions caused your loved one’s harm and your emotional pain, you may be able to sue. One type of emotional harm is loss of consortium, or loss of companionship. If…
If you suffered injuries due to a dog bite or animal attack, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation for your medical treatment, pain and suffering, and other damages. Animal bites can cause serious physical and emotional damage. Unfortunately, this type of injury is all too common in Florida. The Insurance Information Institute ranks…
When you have suffered an injury, you may be left facing many difficulties. Seeking the compensation you deserve can help alleviate these hardships and financial burdens. If you’ve been injured, you may be able to seek pain and suffering damages. What Is Pain and Suffering? The pain and suffering definition is split into two different…
Understanding Florida Punitive Damages Bringing a lawsuit that asks for punitive damages differs from your standard personal injury case. Not every lawsuit that includes a claim for punitive damages will be successful. In fact, if you’re hoping for punitive damages, Florida awards are rare. If you plan to bring a lawsuit that includes Florida punitive…
Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit Overview To ensure you receive the compensation you deserve in a Florida personal injury lawsuit, there are a number of tips you should consider. Failing to take into account the following information can negatively impact the amount of compensation you might receive. If you are considering filing a Florida personal injury…
Understanding Florida Comparative Negligence The State of Florida follows the pure comparative negligence rule. Comparative negligence is frequently argued by the defendant in a personal injury case. It reduces your amount of compensation when you were partially at fault in causing your accident. Under the general rule of comparative negligence, your percentage of fault reduces…
A statute of limitations is a period during which you must file your case. The Florida statute of limitations for a typical personal injury case, such as a car accident or trip and fall, is generally four years. However, it varies depending on the type of injury. A statute of limitations prevents a potential plaintiff…
How Does Florida PIP Work? When a car accident occurs and those involved in the accident suffer injuries, one of the biggest questions that arises is that of who will pay for victims’ harm. While some states allow injury victims to file claims or lawsuits against those who are responsible for their injuries, other states…
Florida Negligence Elements Explained by a Florida Negligence Lawyer If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, your rights are based upon Florida negligence elements. The term “elements” refers to the sets of facts you must prove to obtain monetary damages in a personal injury case. Negligence is the most common type…
