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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…

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…

If you suffered injuries while staying at a hotel, you may wonder: “Can you sue a hotel?” The answer is yes — as long as you can prove that the hotel’s negligence led to your injuries. Common Reasons To Sue a Hotel You can sue a hotel if it was negligent in your accident. Below…

Motor vehicle injury accident cases can be quite complex under normal circumstances. However, the complexity can increase significantly when your car accident injury lawsuit involves a rideshare or a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane.   Learn more about how filing a personal injury lawsuit works when the crash involves a carpool lane. How Does Insurance Work…

The CDC reports that more than 100,000 Americans sustain injuries after being hit by cars each year. Many people are hit while walking down the street without warning, causing serious complications as they try to move forward with their lives. Were you hit while walking in Florida? Consider filing a personal injury claim against the…

Did you sustain a serious injury that has led to you suffering from mobility issues? Making modifications to your Florida home can help you overcome these problems. According to the CDC, about 12% of American adults have disabilities that impact their mobility. These people often struggle to move around, even within their own homes. If the…

Spinal cord injuries affect thousands of Americans each year, especially in accidents involving motor vehicles or where victims are struck by heavy objects and pieces of machinery. If this has happened to you here in Florida, you know how life-changing the recovery process can be. You may have constant pain, lose feeling in your limbs,…

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…

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…