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HOW MUCH IS MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE WORTH IN FLORIDA?
There are two fundamentals to a personal injury case in Florida: 1. Liability and 2. Damages. LIABILITY IS FIRST. Liability is the question of how did the incident happen, and then who is responsible for that incident. An injured person cannot collect a recovery unless there is an at-fault party and the injured person… Read More »
PEDESTRIAN INJURY ACCIDENTS ARE PROLIFIC IN FLORIDA
Florida is a very difficult and dangerous place for pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) shows that Florida has the 3rd most pedestrian deaths yearly in the United States with 771 pedestrian deaths. (See the following NHTSA link FARS Encyclopedia: States – Pedestrians.) The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles… Read More »
HURT AT A CONDOMINIUM IN FLORIDA?
THE CONDOMIMNIUM PREMISES OWNER HAS TWO DUTIES UNDER FLORIDA LAW: If a person is hurt at a condominium who is at fault? That depends upon certain factors. The first factor is what is the capacity (meaning the legal status) of the person when he or she is at the property. Are they an “invitee”… Read More »
HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY TALK TO ME?
In Florida there is no set time frame or specific time your personal injury attorney must talk with you. But if you are asking this question that is a troubling sign about the relationship between you and your personal injury attorney. According to the Florida Bar Association, which governs the conduct of all attorneys… Read More »
UPDATE: LG Company Recalls 500,000 Ranges After Fires, Injuries, And Pet Deaths.
We previously reported that LG Electronics is recalling approximately 500,000 ranges nationwide after dozens of fires caused property damage, injuries, and the deaths of pets, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall involves ranges with front-mounted knobs that can be accidentally turned on. The CPSC has received 86 reports of unintentional… Read More »
FIGHTING FOR FAMILIES ANNOUNCES $4.4 MILLION VERDICT
If anyone needed another reason to trust the attorneys at www.FightingForFamilies.com and the more than 25 years’ experience of its attorneys FightingForFamilies just secured a jury verdict of $4.4 million in a Florida court in a Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. This case involved a very deserving client who was involved in a vehicle rollover… Read More »
WHAT CAR INSURANCE IS REQUIRED UNDER FLORIDA LAW?
In Florida, the minimum insurance required is property damage (“PD”) and No Fault Insurance (also known as “PIP” or personal injury protection). Both PD and No Fault insurance are typically sold in increments of $10,000, though it is possible to choose a deductible for your No Fault insurance. However, neither of these insurance options… Read More »
LG OR SAMSUNG OVEN FIRE, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IN FLORIDA FOR DAMAGE?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, known as “CPSC” recently noted that LG Electronics is recalling 500,000 electric ranges due to “activation” incidents. Meaning, the range was not intended to be turned on but in many cases due to the forward mounting of the knobs, pets were turning on the stove when no one was… Read More »
IF I PURSUE A CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM WILL I HAVE TO GO TO COURT?
The answer is: it is unlikely you would have to go to Court if you pursue an at-fault person or company for injuries you received from a car accident. It has been estimated that in Florida perhaps 1-2% of cases are decided by a jury. At www.FightingForFamilies.com we do not file suit for an… Read More »
IF I FIRE MY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY DO I HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING TO CHANGE ATTORNEYS?
First, you can take comfort from the fact that the choice on who represents you is yours. It is not the choice of the attorney. This is also true with critical decisions in your case, like when to resolve the case, and for how much; those are both your decisions. At www.FightingForFamilies.com we take… Read More »