Jeffrey R. Davis, P.A. Personal Injury Blog

You’re on the way to kick back at the beach when another driver tears through a stop sign and carelessly causes a T-bone car accident. “This is all your fault,” the driver smugly says. “You should’ve watched where you were going.” Is he right? Even if so, it may not matter. Find out why below.…

If you sustained injuries while riding around on a rented jet ski, participating in an extreme sport, or visiting an amusement park for a field trip, you might have the right to take legal action here in Florida. You can explore the idea of filing a personal injury claim against the jet ski rental company…

Are you preparing to file a car accident claim or a medical malpractice lawsuit? In these types of personal injury cases, knowing how to get your medical records will be of the utmost importance. They can make Florida personal injury claims so much stronger. Thankfully, you shouldn’t have to jump through too many hoops to…

Teen drivers make up less than 4% of all American drivers. Because of this, the chances of you being involved in a car accident with a minor are low. But if you’re in a car accident with a teenage driver, this could cause complications if you choose to seek compensation for medical expenses. You’ll need…

You might feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders after you reach a settlement agreement in a personal injury lawsuit. Settling a case should put you in a position to collect enough compensation to cover accident-related costs. But in the aftermath of a settlement, you might wonder, “How do…

Comparative negligence is a term you’ll hear early and often if you ever choose to file a personal injury lawsuit. It’s a tort principle that can be applied to many personal injury cases, including those involving car accidents and medical malpractice. So, what is comparative negligence? Find out below. Defining Comparative Negligence In some cases,…

When someone is a fraud, this usually means they’re an inherent liar. Fraudsters are often forced to lie to others while pretending to be something they’re not. Because of this connection, people sometimes use the terms fraud and lying interchangeably. However, key differences exist between fraud vs. lying, especially in a legal sense. If you’re…

Were you injured in a hit-and-run in the Sunshine State while you were driving a vehicle, riding a bicycle, or simply walking down the street? Knowing what to do next is important. According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Crash Dashboard, more than 105,000 hit-and-run accidents took place in Florida in 2023. Almost…

Plaintiff, a woman in her 60s, drove a van for a medical company. The van was recalled approximately seven months before the Plaintiff’s accident. However, the van owner never bothered to have the van serviced or honor the recall warnings. The manufacturer’s recall was to correct a potential situation where the van could unexpectedly shift…

Only about 5% of personal injury lawsuits go to trial. The vast majority of these cases end with pre-trial settlements. So, when should you settle a personal injury lawsuit rather than allow it to play out in a courtroom? There are several instances in which you should think about using this legal strategy. Keep in…