Jury Selection in Civil Cases
Lawyers on both sides are highly aware of the dangers of jury contamination and go to great lengths to prevent it. Jury contamination is known as the potential of a single juror infecting the entire panel with firmly held viewpoints.... Read More →
What is an Emergency Medical Condition?
If you were involved in a car accident in Florida, your medical bills will be paid by your insurance provider through the Personal Injury Protection in your policy. According to Florida Statute 627.732 (16): An “Emergency medical condition” means a... Read More →
Recorded Statements
After going through the stress of an accident, one of the questions you have to ask yourself is “Do I have to give a recorded statement to the insurance company in an auto accident case in Florida?”. You might receive... Read More →
Do’s and Don’ts After A Car Accident
DOs and DON’Ts after a Car Accident Car accidents, most of the time, are traumatic events. It is normal for those involved to be afraid and confused. Below are some things to do and not to do after a car... Read More →
Why Is a Herniated Disc a Problem?
Herniated discs are injuries we hear about often, because stresses sustained from the back and neck make spinal discs prone to injury. Spinal discs provide stability and allow the wide range of movements of the neck and lower back. Discs... Read More →
Overloaded Trucks – Truck Accidents
Aside from violating state and federal regulations, overloading trucks creates unsafe vehicles which pose a threat to those around them. Overloaded trucks are among the leading causes of truck accidents, as overweight cargo makes it more difficult for the... Read More →
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Traumatic Brain Injury is a serious and devitalizing injury, that could also be deadly, resulting from trauma to the head. According to Brainline, 47% are caused by falls, 15% by being struck, 14% by motor vehicle traffic, 9% due to assault... Read More →
Spinal Cord Injuries
What is a Spinal Cord Injury? Whether a spinal cord injury results from a car accident, fall or other cause, the impact on the lives of spinal injury victims and families can be devastating, and can also mean a lifetime... Read More →
Dram Shop Laws
Dram shop laws are defined by NOLO as “state statutes that impose liability on sellers of alcoholic beverages for the negligent acts of their intoxicated customers.” These laws impose liability on drinking establishments, such as bars and taverns, who serve alcohol... Read More →
Effects of Property Damage in a Settlement
Property damage is defined as, “any injury to real or personal property through another’s negligence, willful destruction or by some act of natures.” The amount of recovery for property damage may be established by evidence or replacement value, cost or... Read More →