Just because you don’t show visible signs of damage after a bad accident does not mean you should be complacent. Internal injuries can be hazardous and sometimes manifest several days after the incident that caused them. For this reason, make sure to always listen to...
Month: December 2021
A traumatic head injury could get worse with time
There are many reasons why you’ll want to talk to medical professionals if you ever suffer a head injury. It is one of the most severe types of injuries that you could experience, whether it occurs as a result of a fall, a car accident, assault or a work accident....
6 exceptions from personal injury statute of limitations
Florida sets four years as the limit for personal injury claims. It means you must take legal action within those years after your accident. However, specific situations require more time because of varying factors. Here are six exceptions: Incapacity of the victim....
What is the appellate court?
The appellate process is how our legal system gives any wrongly convicted person a chance to correct legal failures. The Federal Appellate Circuit courts can review and overturn – or affirm – rulings. This is a complex process that anyone with questions about their...
Can meditation help settle your personal injury claim?
If you or someone you love sustains injuries following a car accident that was not your fault, you may be eligible for financial restitution through Florida car accident compensation laws. However, litigation takes time and costs money too. This explains why most car...
2 common kinds of traumatic head and brain injuries
Many people suffer from head injuries after a slip and fall or car collision, which can lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries are one of the leading causes of child and adult fatalities, reaching nearly 1.5 million TBIs a year. While it may...
What are the benefits of mediation?
Mediation is sometimes an option that you have if there is a legal dispute. For example, you may be in a dispute with someone after a car accident or with your insurance provider if they will not pay your claim. You can opt to mediate this, where you work with the...
What are the most common claims against architects?
When you employ an architect to do design work for you, or you buy a property that has recently been built, you expect the work to be carried out to a high standard. The preciseness of what they do is important and a failure to complete the work to a level of accuracy...
3 things to know about spinal cord injuries
People who are involved in a car crash, a slip and fall, or any other type of accident may suffer very serious injuries, one of which is damage to the spinal cord. This type of injury can have lifelong effects. The initial period after the injury occurs can be scary....
Can you settle your car accident claim out of court?
If you are involved in a car accident that is not your fault in Florida, you may be eligible for compensation from the liable party. Florida is a no-fault car insurance state. This means that every motorist must carry personal injury protection insurance (PIP) to...