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

Every year, around 40 million people in the United States go to emergency rooms for injuries. If you’ve been hurt in an accident here in Florida, you may be facing mounting medical bills and lost time at work. You may consider filing an insurance claim for personal injury to recover some of your expenses. This post…

All kinds of incidents and events can lead to personal injury claims: car crashes, slip-and-falls, dangerous conditions on property, dog bites, and even medical malpractice. If you’re considering making a claim for compensation, this article explains the steps for filing a personal injury case. 1. Get Medical Treatment A prompt medical evaluation after an incident serves…

When you go to a big box store here in Florida, you probably don’t expect your shopping trip to end in the hospital. If you slip on a wet floor or a poorly secured shelf falls on your head, what next? Can you claim compensation if you’re hurt at a store? How do you prove…

Traumatic brain injuries are a common consequence of falls, car crashes, and other accidents. TBIs can be mild and temporary or cause severe long-term disabilities.  Compared to other types of injuries, like fractures or losses of limbs, TBIs can be trickier to assess. The recovery prognosis can be uncertain at first, and it may be…

If you fell at a store or suffered another type of accident on commercial property, you could seek compensation through a premises liability claim. Florida business owners are responsible for their property’s safety. If a store employee’s negligence caused your accident, the owner may then have to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other…

Put Something Back. Having a license to practice law is a privilege. As part of a lawyer’s responsibilities and professional duties, we owe it to the general public to provide free legal assistance and services to the courts, the educational system and the public. In recognition of this obligation, Jeff Davis provides pro bono service…

Whether a landlord is legally responsible for a tenant’s injury depends on the situation. Florida law states that, generally, a negligent landlord is liable for foreseeable injuries that occurred because they had an obligation to address a potentially dangerous situation but failed to do so. Like all personal injury claims, the devil is in the…

You shouldn’t suffer a financial loss because of another driver’s negligence. You may be able to file a diminished value claim to receive the monetary difference in your vehicle’s lost value, even after repairs. Buyers typically pay less for a vehicle that’s been in an accident. This claim will make you “whole” by compensating you…

When we drive, we are surrounded by commercial trucks. These vehicles could be supplying construction sites, hauling fresh produce, or transporting goods to a warehouse. As critical as these vehicles are, they pose a serious threat to all those around them when mistakes are made, accidents happen, and victims get hurt.  What Causes Commercial Truck…

If you’re in a bus during an accident or outside it and struck, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries. Florida’s negligence laws apply in these situations, and the facts of your case primarily drive your chances of success.  Does It Matter What Kind of Bus is Involved?  Buses of all shapes,…