The period of time right after a car accident is stressful and overwhelming. You may be suffering from injuries, unable to work, and communicating with insurance companies. You may also be contemplating filing a personal injury lawsuit against the party responsible for the accident. Obtaining a copy of your Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) crash report may be the last...
Read MoreCar accidents happen every day across Florida roads and highways. The aftermath can be stressful and complicated, especially if you have sustained severe injuries. Understandably, one of the biggest questions is, How long does a car accident settlement take? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to the average time for a car accident settlement. In this article, we’ll look...
Read MoreCurrently the statute of limitations for a car accident in Florida is four years from the date of injury. While this may seem relatively straightforward, this time limit doesn’t apply to all cases. In fact, some claimants have unique circumstances that allow them to pause the time limit. However, some situations drastically cut down the amount of time you...
Read MoreIf you suffered injuries in a Florida accident, you understandably want to pursue a claim against the responsible party. Part of your potential settlement includes compensation for your non-economic damages. These damages are subjective in value and challenging to calculate because there are no accompanying financial losses. One of the major components of non-economic damages is pain and suffering....
Read MoreRear-end collisions are one of Florida’s most common car accidents, often resulting in significant damages and injuries. You might wonder what your case is worth if you sustained severe injuries in a rear-end crash. One of the most common questions prospective clients ask is, What is the average settlement for a rear-end collision in Florida? Unfortunately, it’s impossible to...
Read MoreIf you’ve been in a car accident, chances are you’re stiff, sore, and maybe even seriously injured. Even in a low-speed collision, our bodies were not made to absorb the shock of a car accident, and our backs and necks can suffer greatly. If you have a back injury resulting from a car accident, you may be entitled to...
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how many accidents happen in Florida each year? The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles puts out crash statistics for most years. And you might be surprised to learn that, in 2020, there were 341,399 reported crashes in the state. That is a shocking average of 933 crashes per day. These car accidents...
Read MoreIf you suffered injuries in an accident, you might be curious about getting compensation for your losses and damages. Florida law entitles injured victims to financial relief if they can establish that the other party’s negligence caused their harm. But proving negligence can be tricky, especially if you have little to no knowledge of Florida law. And certain factors...
Read MoreTraumatic spinal cord injury is a serious public health issue. These injuries can lead to various degrees of neurological deficits and paralysis, depending on the severity of the injury. Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of traumatic spinal fractures in the nation, with a recent estimate indicating that there are about 17,500 new cases of spinal...
Read MoreSome victims in personal injury cases never fully recover from their injuries and require ongoing medical treatment. But others reach a point where they get as physically well as they can, given their condition. But during recovery, many victims become overwhelmed by mounting medical expenses compounded by an inability to work. Sometimes, the only way you can make ends...
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