Author Archive

Do I Still Need An Attorney If I Have Full Coverage Insurance?

By |

Do I Still Need An Attorney If I Have Full Coverage Insurance?

In the state of the Florida, the minimum required insurance coverages are $10,000 in property damage, $10,000 in bodily injury for one person, $20,000 in bodily injury per accident, and $10,000 in personal injury protection. Most people know that if they are in an accident, these minimum coverages are not enough to cover the damages…

Read more »

What To Do After a Pedestrian Injury In Bradenton

By |

The streets of Manatee County are filled with pedestrians every day. The welcoming weather in the state serves as an invitation to go out and experience the beauty of the place. There are also many outdoor activities that one can try. However, being outside also comes with risks. Even as a pedestrian, you can fall…

Read more »

What To Do When Your Insurance Claim Is Denied

By |

What To Do When Your Insurance Claim Is Denied

In some instances, insurance companies will try to deny a completely legitimate claim. It’s important to remember that while insurance companies act like they’re for the customer, their main priority is actually their bottom line. In an ideal world, clients will pay insurance companies premiums every month and never require a payout from their policy,…

Read more »

What To Do After A Parking Lot Accident

By |

Car accident in the parking lot. Inattention behind the wheel concept

If you have ever been involved in a car accident, then you are probably already well aware of the necessary steps you need to take immediately following the accident. However, what if the accident doesn’t take place on a public street and instead happens in a parking lot? What protocol and steps do you need…

Read more »

Your Rights When Injured In A Dangerous Profession

By |

Our health and wellbeing is one of our most important considerations as we try to go through our daily life, and keeping safe is a key part of your day. When an injury occurs, it can change your life in a significant way and leave you struggling to know what to do next. Those who are injured on the job due to the recklessness or negligence of their employer can often seek financial compensation to help them get on their feet and move on. But what if you're injured in an accident while working in a dangerous profession? For instance, those working in a construction job or trimming trees are obvious at much more risk than someone sitting in an office behind a desk. As such, they can often feel like their injuries are unavoidable and that there is little they can do about them. But, you do still have rights. Taking a closer look at this is important for those employed in a dangerous profession. Knowing Your Rights The key thing to remember here is that your rights are the same no matter what your specific profession is. Yes, it's true that jobs may be more dangerous and have inherent risks associated with them. But, those risks don't change your rights if you're injured. Essentially, under Florida law you are allowed to seek financial compensation for your injuries if you can show that your injuries were caused by the reckless or negligent actions of someone else. For instance, let's say that you are an electrician. You are involved in an accident caused by a faulty wire that electrocutes you. This may be cause for a lawsuit if you can show that the person responsible for jobsite safety knew that there was a wiring issue and that they didn't correct it or warn you about it. If the wiring issue wasn't known to anyone, you can't seek compensation since it's an inherent risk in an electrician's profession. The same principle applies to every profession - if the person responsible for your on-the-job safety fails to maintain adequate safety standards, they could be held responsible for your injuries. This can apply to injuries that go beyond just basic worker's compensation claims, too, and should be given careful attention by those hurt. You may have more rights than you realize. Proving You Are Owed With the unique challenges associated with these types of personal injury cases, it's clear that you need special assistance proving that you are owed compensation. Having a personal injury attorney on your side will be the key to getting what you are owed, and they will use numerous methods to prove that you deserve compensation including: • Accident recreations • Interviews with witnesses • Past safety problems or accidents at a job • Security camera footage • OSHA reports and inspection histories Your lawyer will work alongside medical professionals, financial experts, and more to determine just what caused your accident and what your rights might be. They will also utilize the tools above to develop a case for you and argue to ensure that you get the restitution you deserve. The bottom line here is simple - if you're injured in an accident on the job, there is a chance that you deserve compensation even if you work in a risky profession. It can be complicated, however, and contacting our legal team to get a free consultation is the best way to make sure that you get what you are owed so you can find financial stability and move on after an accident.

Our health and wellbeing is one of our most important considerations as we try to go through our daily life, and keeping safe is a key part of your day. When an injury occurs, it can change your life in a significant way and leave you struggling to know what to do next. Those who…

Read more »

What Happens When You Are Injured In A Parking Lot?

By |

What Happens When You Are Injured In A Parking Lot?

When most people think of accidents and injuries that take place in Florida, it’s the highways and state roads that are most commonly considered. But the fact is that accidents can occur virtually anywhere, and one location that accidents do happen in is the parking lot. No matter the size of the business or the…

Read more »

Top Ways You Can Hinder Your Personal Injury Case

By |

Personal Injury

When you’re involved in an accident of any kind, it’s important that you take the right steps to get the restitution that you are owed. But what many don’t realize is that there are also numerous things that you can do which will actually hurt your case and make it harder to get restitution –…

Read more »

What Is My Traumatic Brain Injury Case Worth?

By |

Traumatic Brain Injury Law

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be devastating. TBI can cause mental and physical impairments that can be life changing and permanent. Since most TBIs impact the ability to lead a normal, it is important that you receive the full value of your injury. Many times insurance companies will try to lowball you or just pay…

Read more »