1. Collision coverage – Collision coverage is important because if your car is damaged in an accident and the driver who caused the accident is uninsured, your insurer will still cover your property damage. 2. Bodily Injury Liability – Bodily injury coverage is not required in Florida but it provides coverage in case you cause an accident in which another person is hurt. It covers the damages that you’re legally responsible for and provides a legal defense if someone sues you for damages. Clients often ask why they need bodily injury coverage to cover someone else’s damages if they are…
5 Things To Remember Before Speaking To An Insurance Adjuster If You Are In An Auto Accident
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and auto accidents, involving cars, motorcycles, semi-trucks, bicycles, boats, and more, are all too common. The first few moments after an accident can feel like they are happening so quickly, but It is important to remember these 5 things to ensure you can get the settlement you deserve. 1. Do not speak to insurance adjusters or give any statements (other than to the police) before consulting with your attorney 2. Do not sign any releases of information (medical or otherwise) or settle any claims without consulting with your attorney 3. Do not sign any…
What Kind Of Assistance Should You Expect From A Personal Injury Lawyer?
A personal injury lawyer is an expert in tort law. This implies that they deal with cases relating to auto accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, brain injury, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and product defects among other cases that fall under tort law. Personal injury claim occurs where the plaintiff suffers either physical or psychological injury inflicted by defendant’s wrongdoing or negligence. The defendant can be an individual, company, government or an agency. In an event that you have a personal injury lawsuit that you wish to bring to the court, a personal injury…
How A Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works
All wrongful death claims are filed against a defendant who kills another individual either intentionally or through negligence. Under wrongful death claim, you are allowed to file a lawsuit against an individual who is legally responsible for the death. Such lawsuits are usually filed by a legal representative on behalf of the remaining family members and the affected parties. Under what circumstances should you file a wrongful death claim? A wrongful death claim can be filed if the victim is killed intentionally or due to the defendant’s negligence. There are various situations under which this can occur including: • Medical…
What Is A Slip And Fall Case?
The term Slip and fall, also commonly known as trip and fall, is generally a type of personal injury case or claim that arises when an individual suffers injury from a slip/trip and fall on someone else’s property. The accident is normally associated with negligence of the owner in ensuring the safety of the property. Slip and fall accidents are a common phenomenon in public and workplaces, and they fall under tort law in a category of cases called premise liability. In this type of claims, the injured victim seeks compensation from the property owner due to their failure to…
How Can A Personal Injury Lawyer Help You In Filing A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Medical malpractice occurs where a patient is injured or harmed due to the negligence of a medical worker or medical facility. Injury can be caused by misdiagnosis or poor treatment, which would have been avoided if the defendant excised the right standard care. Medical malpractice can result in devastating effects on the plaintiff such as pain and suffering, lost income, huge medical bills or even death. This makes Medical malpractice attorneys very helpful in pursuing compensation through a lawsuit against any party involved in medical malpractice. In many instances, the medical malpractice lawyer will strive to strike an out of…