What Is A Personal Injury Settlement Agreement?
Most personal injury cases end in settlement agreements. These are legally binding contracts that resolve a case out of court. If a settlement agreement is reached, the victim releases the other party from all further liability for the injury in exchange for a monetary sum. Learn more about personal injury settlement agreements to determine how… read more
What Is Legal Discovery?
Any personal injury case that goes to trial has many other steps before it ever sees the inside of a courtroom. The work to build a case begins well before the first day of court. Legal discovery is one of the most important pretrial phases. It is the period of time when both parties have… read more
What Is a Right Hook Accident?
A right hook accident is a type of bicycle accident that occurs when a cyclist is riding to the right of a motor vehicle and the motorist turns right, not allowing the bicyclist enough time or space to avoid a collision. These accidents can be deadly for bicyclists, who may crash into the motor vehicle… read more
How Insurance Companies Devalue or Deny Valid Dog Bite Claims
Florida’s strict liability dog bite law states that a dog owner will be held liable (financially responsible) for damages suffered by persons bitten, even if the owner was not negligent. As a dog bite injury victim, you do not have to prove that the pet owner knew or reasonably should have known about the dog’s… read more
How Insurance Companies Devalue or Deny Valid Slip and Fall Claims
Slip and fall claims are one of the most common types of personal injury lawsuits. As such, they are aggressively defended against by business and property owners. A property owner will not be automatically held responsible for every slip and fall that happens on his or her premises. As an injured accident victim, you need… read more
How Insurance Companies Devalue or Deny Valid Truck Accident Claims
If you get injured or tragically lose a loved one in a truck accident in Florida, an insurance claim can help you move forward. Unfortunately, your efforts to recover financial compensation may be hindered by a trucking company and its legal team. Be prepared for one or more defenses to be raised to your liability… read more