Do You Qualify to Sue for Wrongful Death?
Alejandra Prado | February 19, 2022 | Personal Injury
Losing a loved one is painful, especially when the death is unexpected or traumatic. It’s even worse when it could have been avoided altogether. If someone’s negligence caused the death, it’s normal for the family to want to hold them accountable. Wrongful death claims allow a grieving family to do that. These lawsuits force negligent… read more
My Attorney Screwed Up My Case…What Are My Rights?
Mark Roman | January 27, 2022 | Personal Injury
Have you been injured in a car accident, slip and fall accident, or similar accident? Such events can leave you facing medical bills, lost wages, and related struggles. You can seek compensation for these losses in many instances. How you go about recovering compensation will depend on several factors. For example, if you were involved… read more
Tattoo Infections: Information on Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments
Mark Roman | January 20, 2022 | Personal Injury
A tattoo should be a work of body art that expresses something about your unique identity. It should not be something that causes you harm. Unfortunately, getting a tattoo can involve risks. For example, tattoo infections are fairly common. In many instances, these infections are minor. They may cause nothing more than minimal discomfort and… read more
Breaking Down Attorney-Client Privilege: What it Means and How it Can Affect Your Case In Florida
Mark Roman | December 13, 2021 | Personal Injury
When you meet with a Clearwater personal injury attorney, does everything you say remain confidential? Most personal injury lawyers offer free, confidential consultations. However, what prevents the attorney from disclosing information learned during the meeting? What is Privileged Information in a Florida Personal Injury Case? Privileged information is information that cannot be disclosed without consent…. read more
How to Write a Settlement Demand Letter in Florida
Mark Roman | December 10, 2021 | Personal Injury
If you were injured in an accident in Florida, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills and other losses. You can pursue compensation by filing a claim with an insurance company in most instances. The specific insurance company you work with will depend on the nature of your accident. For instance,… read more
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Tampa?
Mark Roman | August 4, 2021 | Personal Injury
There are various reasons you may consider hiring an attorney at some point in your life. However, some people who could benefit from legal representation are reluctant to seek it—they fear that a lawyer’s fees will be too costly. This is understandable, but hiring a lawyer can be much less expensive than you might think… read more
What Are the Top 5 Reasons a Personal Injury Lawyer Might Not Take My Case?
Mark Roman | July 13, 2021 | Personal Injury
Lawyers decline representation for many reasons. Most of these reasons have nothing to do with you, personally. The lawyer might have ethical conflicts that prevent them from representing you. It might just not make financial sense for the attorney to take your case. Other times, an attorney might decline to represent you because you don’t… read more
Highest Paid Types Of Lawyers: Must Read
Mark Roman | July 8, 2021 | Personal Injury
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the job outlook for lawyers will grow four percent from 2019 to 2029. That is about as fast as average for job growth compared to other industries. The median pay for an attorney as of 2020 was $126,930 per year or $61.03 per hour. The American… read more
What Does Bar Stand for in the Bar Exam or Bar Association?
Mark Roman | December 31, 2020 | Personal Injury
There are many different opinions as to what the term “bar” means in bar exam or bar association. For example, there is a conspiracy theory that the word “bar” refers to the British Accredited Registry. The belief is that all attorneys who are members of the bar association are actually secret agents of the British… read more
What is the Difference Between Negligence and Negligence Per Se?
Mark Roman | December 27, 2020 | Personal Injury
In personal injury cases, it is common for the plaintiff to argue that he or she suffered harm due to the negligence of another party. While negligence isn’t always cut and try, typically the standard definition refers to a duty of care reasonable or ordinary people would exercise. When an individual fails to behave with… read more