Personal Injury Archives - Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon

Negligent Employee Training and Supervision in Pensacola

March 22, 2024

When someone causes an accident or injury, they may not be the only ones liable for the injuries. Under a doctrine known as respondeat superior, employers may be liable for their employee’s actions if the action occurs in the course...

Crosswalk Laws in Florida

February 29, 2024

Personal Injury

The routes of motorists often intersect with the intended pathways of pedestrians. Traffic signals, stop signs, yield signs, and crosswalk laws in Florida exist to promote traffic safety for everyone on the roads. Misinformation and misunderstandings about who has the...

The Use of Medical Experts in Personal Injury Cases

February 1, 2024

Personal Injury

When someone suffers a serious injury, they often need to work with several doctors and other medical practitioners to heal. They might need the services of a surgeon if they require emergency surgery. They will probably need to work with...

Using Digital Motion X-Rays to Diagnose Hidden Injuries

December 27, 2023

Personal Injury

When someone else causes an accident and you are injured, you must prove your injuries before an insurance company or jury will award you compensation for your medical, financial, and emotional losses. Getting compensation may be problematic if you suffer...

Common Medical Procedures Used to Treat Herniated Discs

September 5, 2023

Health Personal Injury

Usually, a physician can tell after an exam and studying patients’ medical history if they are suffering from herniated discs, which are caused by trauma along the spine involving the vertebrae’s connective tissue. If a physician is unsure of exactly...

Calculating Pain and Suffering in Florida

January 16, 2023

Personal Injury

If you have been in an accident caused by the negligence of another person or party, you may be eligible for compensation for those injuries. Sadly, some injuries are greater than just physical or financial damage, but they are just...

Florida Negligence Elements in a Personal Injury Case

October 15, 2022

Personal Injury

Florida Negligence Elements Explained by a Florida Personal Injury 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...

What is the Minimum PIP Coverage in Florida?

September 27, 2022

Car Accidents Personal Injury

In Florida, drivers with automobile insurance have personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. PIP is designed to act as an extension of your auto insurance policy, and it covers some of your medical expenses incurred after an auto accident. PIP is...

Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Florida? Here’s What to Do

September 13, 2022

Personal Injury

If involved in a car accident where you were hit by an uninsured driver, recovering just compensation can be difficult. However, a qualified personal injury attorney works with you to explore your options. You may wonder what to do next...

Florida Product Liability Statutes Overview

September 6, 2022

Personal Injury

Under Florida product liability statutes, consumers can hold suppliers, designers, distributors, and manufacturers liable for injuries caused by their products. Family members may file a wrongful death claim on behalf of a loved one whose death was caused by a...

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