Medical malpractice cases are often complex, particularly when it comes to demonstrating that a doctor should be held liable for a patient’s injuries. This means nearly every medical malpractice lawsuit will require testimony from a medical expert. In fact, the state of Florida requires the opinion of a medical expert for the pre-suit stage —...Read More

Car accidents are nearly always traumatic events, whether they’re “just” fender-benders or they are serious, destructive collisions. Whether your vehicle collides with something, or is hit by something, there will be a lot of force involved. This means injuries can occur even in car accidents that seem minor. For a number of reasons, many people...Read More

Most people assume that if you’re injured while being treated at a hospital, and you’re unable to resolve the issue through other means, the next step is to file a lawsuit against the hospital. However, it may surprise you to learn that while the hospital is responsible for employee negligence, this often does not extend...Read More

Learning that your loved one may be suffering from abuse or neglect in a nursing home is a devastating experience. If this happens to you, then you may have the option of filing a civil lawsuit against the nursing home that will let you recover damages for continuing care of your loved one (most likely...Read More

In cases where someone’s death is the fault of another person or an entity such as a car manufacturer or drug maker, the survivors of the deceased may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. These types of lawsuits usually seek compensation related to the death, which may include funeral expenses, lost wages, loss...Read More

In the United States, tens of thousands of personal injury cases are filed each year. Most of these claims involve injury due to some form of negligence, which leads to accidental or unintentional injuries. These are some of the most common types of personal injury claims introduced in state and federal courts throughout the country....Read More

After a car accident, one of the essential steps to take for insurance claim purposes is to decide which driver is at fault. Often, the at-fault driver is negligent, which is basically defined as not using caution or reasonable care behind the wheel, or impaired such as in a DUI case. However, sometimes the person...Read More

When filing a personal injury claim, some people may wonder whether they need a lawyer. Often, the reasons are financial. Hiring a personal injury lawyer can be expensive and if you’re seeking damages, it may seem like you will get more money if you don’t have to pay a lawyer. However, in many cases an...Read More

If you’re filing a personal injury claim, you’ll need to consult with a lawyer in order to make sure that you get the best possible compensation for your injury. But you shouldn’t just choose any lawyer to help you with your case. It’s important to have a personal injury lawyer on your side who is...Read More

Every year, several thousands of people are injured in slip and fall accidents — some of them with serious injuries. Slipping or tripping on a flight of stairs, bad flooring, rough ground patches, and wet or icy are as are all part of this legal category. Who is liable for slip and fall injuries? It...Read More