Category Archives: Personal Injury
Should You Hire an Attorney or Deal with the Insurance Company on Your Own?
Whether you’re dealing with property damage to your home or a personal injury, your first instinct might be to let the insurance companies handle everything and send you a check once they’ve finished their investigation. While this might seem like the “easy” route, it can leave you vulnerable to insurance adjusters denying your claim,… Read More »
6 Signs You Should Hire A Personal Injury Attorney
In Florida, after suffering injuries in an accident because of another party’s negligence, you can file your personal injury claim alone without the help of a lawyer. However, there are times when it is in your best interest to retain an attorney and avoid handling your personal injury case alone. This article discusses six… Read More »
What To Do If You Are Injured On The Job In Key West?
If you are injured on the job in Key West, you have the right to receive medical care and benefits though workers’ compensation insurance. Oftentimes employees are afraid to report their injuries to their employer for fear of retribution (i.e. losing their job) or they just “feel bad” as they don’t want to “hurt”… Read More »
Types Of Damages Available In A Key West Personal Injury Claim
Unfortunately, after an accident occurs due to another person’s negligence, losses are usually immediate and can have a lasting impact on an individual’s quality of life. Compensation for personal injury is crucial to a victim as it helps them pay their bills, especially if they cannot go to work because of their injuries. Why… Read More »
Debunking 5 Common Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits
After sustaining severe injuries in a Florida accident that was not your fault or that was only partly your fault, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault party. However, before filing a personal injury lawsuit, you need to understand several things regarding personal injury lawsuits. In an attempt… Read More »
Four Key Elements In A Florida Keys Personal Injury Case
In Florida, accident victims can sue at-fault parties under certain circumstances. With regards to car accidents, a motorist can sue another motorist not only for economic damages (i.e. medical bills), but also non-economic damages (i.e. pain and suffering), if they sustained a permanent injury. To win at a trial, the Plaintiff must prove it… Read More »
Common Personal Injury Legal Terms You Should Know About
In Key West, and throughout Florida, individuals have the right to seek compensation from negligent parties if an accident results in injuries. Once you file a personal injury claim, you will encounter a lot of legal terms. To make sure you understand all aspects pertaining to your personal injury claim, it is crucial that… Read More »
Moped And Scooter Accidents On The Rise In Florida Keys
If you’ve visited Key West, you’ve undoubtedly seen countless tourists on mopeds and electric scooters. They are available to rent at dozens of locations. You do not need special training to drive a moped or scooter. However, drunk and distracted tourists have led to a dramatic increase in collisions and accidents. As more and… Read More »
Pedestrian or Cyclist Injured In Car Crash? You have rights!
As South Florida attorneys, we have recently seen an uptick in the number of pedestrians, cyclists, and people on scooters injured in car accidents. Whether you are a tourist or a local, you can be victimized by a driver who fails to pay attention on our roadways. As more and more drivers “text and… Read More »
Trucking Accidents in the Florida Keys
Trucking accident injuries Traffic related accidents are the leading cause of injury in the Florida Keys. Vehicles such as oil tankers, freight haulers, semis or 18-wheelers are much larger than passenger vehicles and cause a lot more destruction when a crash occurs. Large tractor trailer’s frequently travel to and from the mainland to major… Read More »
