If you sustained injuries when a city bus hit you (whether as a pedestrian, cyclist, or motorist), chances are that you have the right to demand compensation from the city or its insurer. Here’s an overview of what’s involved with holding the city and others accountable for the losses you’ve suffered, and how an experienced…
Insurance companies make lowball settlement offers because they want to pay you as little as possible for your injury. They have nothing to lose by offering you less than what you deserve. And if you say yes to the amount they put on the table, they escape their liability for a fraction of what they…
How to Pay a Lawyer When You Don’t Have the Money When you suffer injuries in any accident, it can lead to financial strain. Not only do you have to consider the cost of medical treatment, but you might also factor in things like wage losses due to your inability to work after the accident….
Accidents that cause a sudden stop can sometimes cause whiplash. Many types of accidents cause whiplash, including motor vehicle accidents, sporting accidents, and trip or slip and fall accidents. Anything that includes the sudden jerking of your head, such as a rear-end car accident, could cause whiplash. Whiplash injuries may heal in as little as…
Suffering an injury due to another person’s wrongful actions can result in a lifetime of physical, emotional, and financial issues. What’s more, understanding your legal options and the remedies you can pursue after these accidents can be a complex matter that may require legal assistance from an experienced personal injury attorney. However, before contacting just…
In December 2022, Florida passed Senate Bill 2A, which made substantial overhauls to insurance company regulations, reinsurance, property insurance claims, and other related areas. On March 23, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 837 into law, which further reformed civil litigation and how injured parties may pursue compensation in Florida. The changes went into effect…
When confronting unexpected legal issues, you may not know how to navigate the process, what your rights are under the law, and how you should protect those rights. For example, a lawyer can answer your questions and assist with legal troubles, but how do you know when you need one, and how can you afford…
Motor vehicle accidents can result in costly damages. Between the injuries you sustain, the work you may miss because of those injuries, and the damage to your vehicle, the costs and losses from a car accident can quickly add up. Most car accident victims expect to be able to seek compensation for the entirety of…
Any car accident can rattle your nerves. But a hit-and-run can make it seem particularly difficult to know what to do next. You may feel especially uncertain about how to pursue compensation for your hit-and-run accident injuries and losses. After any hit-and-run accident, it’s critical to make your health and safety a top priority. Then,…
When you hire a lawyer to help you with a personal injury matter, understanding how and when you pay your lawyer can confuse you. When you first hire an attorney to represent you in a claim or lawsuit for injuries and losses you sustain as part of an accident, you may not know about how…
