A personal injury case occurs when a person becomes harmed due to another party’s negligence or misconduct, a factor that goes beyond simple negligence. For example, a driver becomes distracted or does not come to a complete stop, causing an accident. Recklessness is a driver speeding several miles above the speed limit or driving while under the influence. Personal injury cases vary in size and scope. A slight personal injury may only result in a
Earlier this year, drivers started seeing purple lights across different highways and interstates in Florida. Then, during October, some drivers called the Florida Department of Transportation, asking if they were changed in celebration of Halloween. These purple lights, however, weren’t celebrating ghastly ghouls but were defective. Drivers noticed that these lights would change from purple to white. The Florida Department of Transportation reported that 600 lights were defective on Interstate 4 and Interstate 95—two of
Wrongful death occurs when someone perishes due to another person’s extreme negligence or misconduct. The family of the victim typically files a wrongful death lawsuit to pursue compensation from the negligent party. Following a wrongful death, the victim’s family has the legal right to seek compensation that’ll cover immediate expenses such as medical costs and funeral costs, as well as compensating for factors like pain and suffering. While wrongful death can have many causes, we’ll
When you or a loved one suffers injuries following another party’s negligence, you’re entitled to financial compensation from that party. However, many people don’t realize what compensation a personal injury claim can cover. Besides medical expenses, there’s a myriad of expenses covered. This blog will discuss the three types of compensation following a personal injury case and examples of expenses or situations they may cover. Economic Damages Sometimes called special compensatory damages, economic damages cover
We accept a certain degree of danger whenever we step into a vehicle. Whether driving around the corner or a few hours away, we understand that there’s a chance of harm, no matter how slight. What we don’t expect, however, is that this harm will come right above our heads. Earlier this year in Orlando, Florida, Heath Martinson and his 83-year-old mother drove to their home in New Port Richey in their Honda Civic when
