Tag Archives: Florida Personal Injury Lawsuits
Recovery for an Aggravation of a Prior Injury in a Florida Personal Injury Claim
Sometimes people may suffer from an accident that aggravates a pre-existing (“prior”) injury. Florida law allows victims in these situations to recover damages for aggravation of pre-existing injuries. However, insurance claims adjusters will likely argue that your prior injury should result in a smaller settlement or no settlement at all. Do I Have to… Read More »
Getting a Hole in One: How to Prevail on a Negligence Claim After Being Injured in a Golf Cart Accident
With an estimated 1,250 golf courses, it is no shock that Florida also leads the nation in golf cart accidents and deaths. Beyond the golf course, golf cart injuries are becoming increasingly common in retirement communities, college campuses, sports events and airports, where golf carts are common modes of transportation. A 2008 study published… Read More »
Stay Off Social Media to Protect a Personal Injury Claim
According to the Pew Research Center, 65 percent of American adults use social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Social media use has jumped nearly tenfold in the decade from 2005 to 2015. People frequently share personal details, including photographs of families, activities, vacations, and pets. If you have been… Read More »
Time Limits for Filing a Lawsuit in Florida
Imagine you have been involved in an auto accident. You may have thought at the time that your injuries were minor and would heal soon, but they haven’t. Or imagine you took your car in for repairs a few months back and discovered only after you were in a crash that your brake fluid… Read More »
Available Damages in a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit
A personal injury claim arises when you are injured by someone else’s negligence – that is, a failure to use ordinary and reasonable care that causes harm. Perhaps you have been injured in a car accident or suffered medical malpractice. One element that you must prove in any personal injury case is damages caused… Read More »
