Personal Injury

What is personal injury law?

by Paul Guerrero |

Personal injury law, also known as tort law, is a civil wrong or wrongs recognized as legal causes for lawsuits. Injuries sustained by the victims of such wrongs provide the …

What is the definition of tort law?

by Paul Guerrero |

Tort law is broken into three categories: Intentional tort – the Defendant knew or should have known, that the injury could occur as a result of his/her actions or inactions. Negligent …

What are the most common personal injury lawsuits?

by Paul Guerrero |

The most common Personal Injury cases are car accidents; however, dog bites and slip and falls are a close second. Other personal injuries include sexual abuse, wrongful death, denial of civil rights, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical …

What is a deposition?

by Paul Guerrero |

A deposition is a statement given under oath before a Court Reporter. This is usually done in a lawyer’s office where the witness answers questions given by the Florida personal …

How will I pay all my medical bills?

by Paul Guerrero |

If you have been injured, you will likely have medical bills from physicians, hospitals, physical therapists, and other health care providers. Those bills will be in your name and will …

What issues will I face in making a claim for my injuries sustained in an auto accident?

by Paul Guerrero |

A claim for injuries, sustained in a car accident, is usually based upon carelessness or negligence. In worst-case scenarios, it is based on an intentional or reckless act. The two categories …

If I slip and fall at a business, is the owner of the business or other premises legally responsible for injuries sustained?

by Paul Guerrero |

Typically, it is the duty of an owner to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of the premises and to warn a visitor of any dangerous conditions that are known. …

Can I still get compensation even though Florida is a no-fault state?

by Paul Guerrero |

How do personal injury cases work in a no-fault state like Florida? Because Florida requires drivers to carry PIP insurance that pays out regardless of who was responsible for the …

How do I afford my medical bills before a settlement?

by Paul Guerrero |

Your mandatory personal injury protection (PIP) insurance should cover most of your initial costs in a car accident. Depending on the circumstances of the accident that injured you, health insurance …

How long will my personal injury lawsuit take?

by Paul Guerrero |

Some cases are resolved in weeks or months, while others take years. If you accept a settlement too early in the process, the case will take less time, but you …

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