What Does Personal Injury Mean?

While most people are familiar with the concept of a civil lawsuit, there’s often some confusion about what the term “personal injury” actually means – and how it can apply to your own life. As personal injury lawyers with more than 60 years of combined experience, we can take on a wide range of claims… read more

Recent Incidents Call Attention to Maritime Disasters – And Maritime Law

Most people don’t think much about maritime disasters unless they go see a movie like Titanic. That hasn’t been true this week, though. Two U.S. maritime disasters on two different oceans have garnered great public attention. The first was a horrible boat fire off the coast of California which killed 34 people. Apparently, the fire… read more

Medical Records are Often the Defense’s Focus in Personal Injury Trials

As lawyers, we know every case we handle is different. We also know that every trial we participate in is different. Plaintiff’s cases get presented in many different ways, and they get defended in a myriad of ways too. Nevertheless, there are some common threads. One of the most important ones is the role of… read more

What a Typical Personal Injury Claim Process Looks Like

Seeking fair and deserved compensation from a negligent party that causes you harm is unfortunately not a simple procedure. You cannot just walk up to them, ask for payment, and expect to receive it. Instead, there is an entire legal process that needs to unfold for the typical personal injury claim. To help you get… read more

Why Should You Work with a Board Certified Lawyer?

Did you know that lawyers, like doctors, can become Board Certified? But what does this mean, and, more importantly, why does it matter? Read on to learn more. Experience the Benefits of Hiring a Board Certified Trial Attorney As defined by the Florida Bar, board certification “recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various… read more

Complete vs. Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when the protection surrounding your cord is damaged. Trauma, from a violent motor vehicle accident or a vicious sports injury, can cause this damage, which can result in the loss of the ability to send and receive messages from the brain to the body’s system that controls sensory and… read more

Dazed And Confused: Sleep Apnea In The Transportation Industry

This week brought grim news from Washington state: another passenger train derailment, apparently caused by speeding, which killed at least three people and injured many others. This crash joins a grim list: 1) A December 2013 New York commuter train derailment which killed four people; 2) A May 2015 Amtrak derailment near Philadelphia which killed… read more

Beware of These Common Winter-Time Accidents

The holiday season is upon us, which means the first official day of winter is fast approaching. Although Florida may not see as picturesque a change in season or weather as other states across the country, there are certainly seasonal trends that make the holiday and winter months a unique time of year. Unfortunately, many… read more

How Do I Know How Much My Personal Injury Case is Worth?

Personal injury claims provide victims who are injured by negligence with the opportunity to make a financial recovery of their damages. These damages are tangible and nontangible losses that directly result from an accident and injuries. Commonly, they include things like medical expenses, lost work wages, and a victim’s pain and suffering. While all victims… read more

Steps in a Construction Accident Lawsuit

It is no secret that construction sites are incredibly dangerous places. Filled with many people and objects, large machinery, elevated working stations, exposed wiring, open holes, and other potential hazards, construction sites can play host to many different types of accidents that can injure workers and people nearby. If you or someone you love has… read more