How Long Does It Take To Get a Personal Injury Settlement Check in Florida?
John Austin | January 4, 2023 | Personal Injury
If you suffered a personal injury, you may be anxious to get the money you need for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other accident-related losses. However, settling your case quickly is not always best, as you might be leaving money on the table you could desperately use. We explain below what you can expect… read more
How Many Years Is Law School?
John Austin | January 2, 2023 | Personal Injury
Law school has a reputation as one of the toughest educational programs in our country. But how much do you really know about law school? How long does it take, and what degree do lawyers have when they come out the other side? The term “law school” can be a little generic and misleading when… read more
The Inside Scoop on How Insurance Companies Will Fight Your Personal Injury Claim in Florida
John Austin | December 28, 2022 | Personal Injury
Insurance companies are businesses whose ultimate purpose is to make as much money as they can. The way the insurance industry is structured gives them a disincentive to offer you a fair personal injury settlement. Instead, they will deny or minimize your claim if they can. Following is a description of some of their most… read more
When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
John Austin | November 11, 2022 | Personal Injury
Suffering injuries after an accident can be traumatic and life-altering. Victims in serious accidents carry the burden of their injuries along with financial losses and emotional distress. If a victim seeks to recover from insurance, adjusters at these companies can be another contributing factor to a victim’s stress following their accident. Insurance claims adjusters seek… read more
IV Infiltration Can Cause Nerve Damage, Burns, or Amputation
John Austin | September 6, 2022 | Personal Injury
At some point in their lives, most people will need to get an IV. Whether for serious medical reasons or to receive IV therapy, IVs are common and serve many important purposes. IV insertion can be tricky and challenging, but you trust that trained medical professionals will do it properly. However, on some occasions, physicians… read more
Is It Possible to Get Out of Jury Duty?
John Austin | August 31, 2022 | Personal Injury
Jury duty — it’s the punchline to a joke and an unenviable task that many Americans dread. But at the same time, it’s also a central pillar of our justice system, and it plays a vital role in ensuring that the rights of the accused, the plaintiff, and the defendant are protected. Each party deserves… read more
How Long Will My Car Accident Case Take To Settle in New Port Richey?
Carol-Lynn Roman | August 25, 2022 | Personal Injury
If you were recently involved in a car accident, you may be anxious to settle your claim. A settlement can help pay off your medical bills and replace your lost wages. However, once you settle your claim, you won’t be able to go back and try to renegotiate a higher settlement amount, so you don’t… read more
Do You Qualify to Sue for Wrongful Death?
John Austin | 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?
John Austin | 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
John Austin | 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