Category Archives: Personal Injury Lawyer
If I Suffered a Burn Injury, Can I File a Lawsuit?
I’m Laurie Anton, a trial attorney at the law office of Marc L. Shapiro. In my many years of practice, I’ve heard about various types of burn injuries, and I recently dealt with a client who had a vaping battery explode in his pants pocket while leaving a convenience store. It was a serious… Read More »
Can I Appeal a Denied Insurance Claim?
I’m Randall Austin, a trial litigation attorney, and I’m often asked questions about what a person can do if they are denied an insurance claim. Can they appeal that denial? What we see in injury cases for auto accidents and other motor vehicle accidents are complex insurance company policies. You don’t technically file a… Read More »
Can I Sue for Emotional Distress in a Florida Injury Case?
When you suffer any injury, your first priority is treating your physical pain. You go to doctors, seek treatment and medication, and wait for your body to heal. However, not everyone considers the emotional toll an injury can have. In some cases, the emotional impact of an injury outlasts the physical impact. A Florida… Read More »
My Insurance Company Gave Me a Lowball Offer, What Can I Do?
When you suffer an injury due to the negligence of another party, the last thing you need is a stingy insurance adjuster. Unfortunately, it’s the job of insurance adjusters to save their company money, not pay you. This is why so many personal injury cases begin with lowball insurance offers. If you were recently… Read More »
6 Things to Know About a Free Personal Injury Attorney Consultation
If you’ve suffered an injury in a car accident, slip and fall accident, or any other kind of accident, because of another party’s negligence, you should schedule an initial consultation with a personal injury attorney. Take your time to conduct research on personal injury attorneys near you and then schedule an initial consultation where… Read More »
6 Things You Should Know About a Free Personal Injury Attorney Consultation
If you’ve suffered an injury in a car accident, slip and fall accident, or any other kind of accident, because of another party’s negligence, you should schedule an initial consultation with a personal injury attorney. Take your time to conduct research on personal injury attorneys near you and then schedule an initial consultation where… Read More »
Dispelling Common Myths About Birth Injuries
During pregnancy, women put their trust in the medical system. Pregnant women trust medical professionals to protect their newborns from complications before, during, and after birth. Unfortunately, countless things can happen during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or after birth that can result in a birth injury. A birth injury can occur because of something that… Read More »
Should I Get An Attorney After A Rear-End Accident?
Rear-end accidents are quite common in the U.S. The NHTSA estimates that these accidents account for almost 30% of all traffic collisions. Unfortunately, rear-end accidents cause substantial injuries and deaths yearly. If you’ve been in a rear-end accident, you may wonder, “Should I get an attorney?” So, should you get an attorney after a… Read More »
Preparing For Your Personal Injury Mediation
In Florida, parties involved in a personal injury case can voluntarily decide to resolve the case through mediation. Also, the court can require parties to go through mediation before proceeding to trial. If you have voluntarily decided to try resolving your Florida personal injury case through mediation, or the court has ordered mediation, you… Read More »
What Is The Role Of Expert Witnesses In Florida Personal Injury Cases?
Witnesses can play a crucial role in your personal injury case. Often, when people think of witnesses in a personal injury case, they think of people who saw the incident. Indeed, you need such witnesses in your personal injury case. Such witnesses are called “lay witnesses.” However, lay witnesses are just one type of… Read More »
