Drunk drivers frequently cause accidents with injuries. While drunk drivers are usually arrested and prosecuted in criminal court in these cases, this does little to compensate their victims for the damage they have caused. A personal injury lawsuit may be necessary in order for the victims to recover payments for medical bills, lost wages and […]
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One of the first things that most people want to know when they receive an award after an auto accident settlement is whether they have to pay taxes on this money. The answer may depend on how the verdict or settlement is structured and the circumstances of the award. Only a tax advisor can ultimately
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If you are considering hiring a personal injury attorney, it is very important that you ask certain questions before you sign a fee agreement. Asking these questions and listening carefully to the answers can save you a great deal of trouble and help you hire the right attorney for your case. 8 Important questions to
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Proving negligence in a car accident claim is usually a critical component of a personal injury lawsuit. If the victim can show that the other driver was negligent, it becomes much easier to convince an insurance company to settle or a jury to award damages. However, proving negligence is not as simple as just referring
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If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to recover personal injury damages. However, in order to collect these damages, you may have to file a personal injury lawsuit. These lawsuits are filed in civil court and are governed by civil law in the state in which you sue. Victims
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Insurance companies have a duty to act in “good faith” when settling a claim. However that does not mean that insurance companies have not been known to prevent claimants from obtaining full justice, or even deny claims based on bogus reasons. It is important to understand bad faith and how Florida law views these attempts
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Florida car accidents have a statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim. Victims of a car accident in Florida have four years in most cases to file a personal injury claim. While this amount of time can vary according to certain conditions, it is advisable for everyone who suffers injury from an accident
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Most people give little thought to what personal injury attorneys do for their clients. If people think of personal injury lawyers at all, they often think of huge settlements that are reported on the major news networks. However, personal injury attorneys represent victims of all types of accidents, including those who have relatively small settlements.
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There are important steps for filing a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident that you should be aware of. First and foremost, if you are in a car accident, make sure you follow these steps immediately after the accident. While insurance companies often pay the full amount of the damages incurred in an auto
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In a recent decision, the Florida Supreme Court overturned Florida medical malpractice caps on death cases. According to the 2003 law endorsed by former governor Jeb Bush, caps were placed on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. This law was ostensibly passed in an effort to lower medical malpractice insurance and keep doctors from leaving
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