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Need-to-Know Terminology for Personal Injury Cases
If you’ve ever been involved in a legal case, then you know the language that attorneys and other legal professionals use can be confusing and strange at first. Knowing what some of the key words and meanings are up front can help you get a better understanding of the legal process and how your… Read More »
Estimating and Planning for Personal Injury Lawyer Fees
Any time that a legal case is pursued, the cost of the process is a concern for the one executing the case. Most of the expense from a personal injury case comes from the hiring and working with a specialist attorney. When entering into a personal injury case, it is important to plan for… Read More »
What to Expect During Your First Consultation with a Lawyer
When a situation arises that requires you to consult with a lawyer, there can be many feelings of uncertainty and trepidation. Although it may seem intimidating at first, the first consultation with a lawyer is actually a major and positive step forward in resolving the case at hand. In the initial meeting, most of… Read More »
Legal Protections for Child Sports Injuries
Taking part in sports is great for children. It builds their confidence, keeps them focused and fit, and helps them to make friends. Unfortunately being involved in physical activities (especially contact sports) can mean there’s a higher likelihood of injury. Some are of course unavoidable, but your child is still owed a duty of… Read More »
FAQ for Assault and Battery Cases
Personal injury cases often also cover assault and battery claims. This means if you are the victim of such an offense you may be able to sue the offender who deliberately cause you harm. Is Assault Physical? A lot of people presume that assault is a physical action, however that is not the case…. Read More »
Dog Attacks : One-Bite Vs. Strict Liability Cases
The laws associated with dog bites differ by state, however there are two generally accepted principles that the country adheres to – liability on the dog owners part when they knew or should have known the dog would bite a person, and liability on the dog owners part irrespective of whether they knew the… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit for Birth Injuries
Giving birth puts an incredible strain on your body, and it’s so very important that you and your child are in safe hands when going through this process. Unfortunately this isn’t the case for all women, which is why some have to enter into medical malpractice lawsuits for injuries associated with the birthing procedure…. Read More »
What to Expect During the Personal Injury Trial Process
If you are in the process of a personal injury claim, you may be feeling a little confused as to what the steps are. Of course every single case is unique and your journey may differ from others, however the general steps commonly found in the personal injury trial process are as follows: Incident… Read More »
Can I Receive Workers Compensation for Repetitive Stress Injuries?
In the state of Florida if an employee is hurt whilst in their place of work, they may well be entitled to compensation due to the state’s workers compensation law. This law is put into place to protect workers who get injured, and has certain limitations (such as the statute of limitation of two… Read More »
When Does PIP Insurance Allow You to File a Lawsuit?
Personal injury protection, otherwise known as PIP, is a type of car insurance all residents of Florida must have. In order to be in accordance with the law, you must have the minimum coverage for both PIP and property damage liability (PDL). The minimum amount for both is $10,000. The purpose of PIP is… Read More »
