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How quickly should I contact an attorney in a Florida wrongful death case?
Preservation of evidence is critically important in any case, particularly one involving the death of a loved one. It's important that you contact an attorney as early as you can in the process so that...
What is a Florida wrongful death claim?
In Florida, if someone dies as a result of someone else's negligence, there's a specific law applied, the Florida Wrongful Death Statute. That limits the amount of time that you have to bring a claim which...
How much will it cost to hire an attorney for my Florida personal injury case?
The good news is that most personal injury cases are done on a contingency basis. What that means is rather than you paying as you go, the attorney is paid at the end of the case on a percentage of the...
How quickly should I contact an attorney after I was injured by another person?
Preservation of evidence is critically important in an injury case. Things like scuff marks on the road, overturned dirt in a ditch next to the road, or surveillance videos tend to go away as time passes....
What can I recover if I win my Florida personal injury case?
If you bring a personal injury case in the state of Florida, you can recover for your damages. Your damages are both economic and non-economic. Economic damages are things with a price tag attached to them...
What constitutes a personal injury case?
A personal injury case is when someone is injured due to the negligence of someone else. The typical answer for that is car accident, that's most the likely way someone is injured or out in the public as a...
What does negligence mean regarding personal injury lawsuits?
Negligence in the personal injury lawsuit context is generally when a person does not exercise a reasonable standard of care. They don't have to do things perfectly, they just have to be reasonable about it...
What if I cannot afford my medical bills after I was injured by another person?
The good news is that like personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee, some doctors are willing to forego immediate payment in exchange for payment at the end of the case. You're still going to owe...
What is my personal injury case worth?
That's a question personal injury attorneys hear all the time, and the best answer is it depends. Every case is different. If two people are injured in the same way, no two people are the same. All I can...
What kinds of fees are associated with personal injury lawsuits?
The good news is that personal injury lawsuits are almost always contingency cases. What that means is rather than getting paid hourly and billing against a retainer, a personal injury attorney would get a...
What types of injuries can result in a personal injury lawsuit in Florida?
There are the obvious ones like damage to the body, a torn muscle or broken bone and then there's the non-obvious damages like pain and suffering and lack of consortium. Lack of consortium is when your...
Will I have to go to court for my Florida personal injury case?
It's unlikely that an injured person in Florida would ever have to set foot in a courtroom to get adequate compensation for their case. Most cases settle without a lawsuit being filed. Once the case goes into litigation, most of those cases settle without the person...
Will I have to pay anything out-of-pocket in my Florida personal injury case?
You should never pay your personal injury attorney out of your own pocket while the case is ongoing. You may have to pay your doctor or pay your insurance copays for your treatment, but while the case is...
Do motorcycles require PIP coverage?
No, they do not. Motorcycles are one of the exceptions for PIP coverage in the state of Florida. If you're injured while on a motorcycle, it's very important you talk to an attorney about what types of...
How does the death benefit work under the new PIP law?
In Florida, PIP is generally $10,000 of insurance for the person who has the PIP benefits, regardless of who is at fault in a crash. If someone dies as a result of a crash, PIP benefits payout $5,000 for...