Category Archives: Personal Injury
Governor Vetoes Repeal Of PIP Laws
Florida has once again failed to reform its personal injury protection (PIP) laws. This time, the legislature actually did pass a full repeal of the law, but the governor has vetoed that repeal, leaving PIP laws in place, at least for now. What is PIP? PIP is the insurance that every driver in Florida… Read More »
Help! The Judge In My Case Doesn’t Like Me!
Whenever things don’t go someone’s way during a personal injury trial, often, the victim or the Defendant is quick to say “the judge is biased!” Of course, that is rarely ever the case, but for a layperson who is unfamiliar with the legal system, it is an understandable reaction. That said, the law has… Read More »
What Is An Open And Obvious Condition?
Sometimes, dangerous conditions are hidden and hard to see, and they cause injury to us when we slip and fall on them. But other times, conditions that are dangerous, are more visible. In fact, they often can be plainly seen. Can you sue if you are injured after falling on something that is in… Read More »
Internal Bleeding: Hidden, But Very Dangerous
When you are injured and start to bleed, you see it. There is blood, and it gets everywhere…right? Well, not always. Sometimes, you can suffer from what is known as internal bleeding. Because the bleeding is inside, it certainly is not readily noticeable, which can make it all the more dangerous if it is… Read More »
How Much Of A Personal Injury Settlement Is Taxed By The IRS?
So you’ve settled your personal injury case. What is yours is yours, minus attorneys fees or any medical expenses that you owed, which had to be paid back to the doctors. But what about the IRS? After all, a settlement is money, and any time money is involved, the IRS will want its share…. Read More »
Falling Into Holes: Funny In Cartoons, Dangerous In Real Life
In the movies or in cartoons, when a character falls into a giant hole, it’s usually pretty comical. But in real life, holes can be very dangerous, and crippling. Holes in real life normally aren’t the type of holes that are large enough for our entire body to fall into—helpfully those are few and… Read More »
Where Will You Sue? The Answer Can Be Complex
When you file a personal injury case, you may not give much thought about where to file the case. And in many cases, it’s not even an issue. If you fall in Walmart, or your doctor commits malpractice against you, or your loved one is neglected in a Florida nursing home, it’s obvious that… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Impact Rule
When you are in an accident of any kind, it is expected that you won’t just sustain physical injury, but that there will be some emotional trauma as well. Pain, suffering, anxiety, depression, and many other cognitive problems can arise. Courts give value to, and recognize these injuries, because it’s natural to think that… Read More »
Can A Non-Parent Agree To Arbitrate A Minor’s Injury Case?
Arbitration provisions in contracts can be punitive and difficult for accident victims. They may restrict victims’ abilities to present or get the evidence they need to prove their case, and almost always, arbitration provisions take the case out of the hands of a judge and jury, and give it to an arbitrator. Arbitration provisions… Read More »
Resolving A Child’s Injury Case May Need Court Approval
As a general rule, personal injury law works the same when kids are injured as it does when adults get injured. But there are certain procedural hurdles that exist when a child is injured. The law and the courts seek to protect children, and safeguard their property for them. As such, the law requires… Read More »
