After a car accident, you may need to establish that negligence by another person caused it to occur. There is a variety of evidence that you can use including physical evidence at the scene or a police report. It may also be possible to use witness testimony as part of your accident case. However, do you need a witness to prove that you were the victim of an auto accident? How Strong Is Your Case Without Eyewitness Testimony? In …
Workers’ compensation is a tricky subject as the law varies from state to state on who is considered an employee as well as what benefits an injured worker is entitled to. Both employers and employees should know the legal requirements of workers’ compensation as well as what steps to take if there is a work injury. A Florida workers’ compensation lawyer can explain these rights. There are various requirements that the employer must comply with to that depend on …
When drug companies release medicine to the public, they have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe. If their drugs are not safe, they can cause serious, life-threatening illnesses. If drug companies do not ensure the safety of the drugs they release, they endanger the lives of the public. Dangerous drugs have caused a wide-range of health problems. However, when these problems occur, they do not go unnoticed. Plaintiffs have initiated lawsuits against companies that have released dangerous …
Nobody likes to think about the potential of becoming injured one day, but it is important to understand your legal rights should that day come. Lawyers exist for much more than prosecuting or protecting criminals; they serve to protect all of the many rights that society affords their clients. If you are injured, your first and primary concern should be your health. Beyond that, you need to make certain that you have the financial means to take care of …
Evaluating Personal Injury Cases – A Formula for Damages Personal injury attorneys often hear the question “What is my case worth?” According to some self-help sources, the formula for the answer is three times the medical bills plus lost income. For example, for $15,000 in medical bills, the case should settle for $45,000 plus lost income. This answer is misleading. The flaws in the formula are obvious. It is not uncommon for a car accident victim to undergo expensive …
Though it might sound like a complete package, “full coverage” is a bit of a misnomer in the auto insurance department. This actually just refers to a package deal that will vary between policies. Other important items of the policy, like uninsured motorist coverage, are absent from these deals. Uninsured Motorists This kind of coverage is special in that it will provide coverage for the policyholder when involved in an accident with someone who does not have any insurance. …
All drivers are aware of the risks that they take when they get behind the wheel of a vehicle. They’re aware of the responsibility they may have to assume when an accident unfortunately occurs. After all, no matter the good intentions and best efforts of the drivers involved these accidents are being caused by human operators, right? While the vast majority of vehicle accidents are caused by human error, other factors such as road conditions and weather can set the stage …
Fifteen million drivers blanket the numerous interstates, highways and byways of Florida. Every year 250,000 of these drivers will be involved in a crash. Accidents take place every day, but would you know what to do if you’re involved in one of these mishaps? Continue reading for a brief outline of Florida auto accident law. When an automobile accident occurs, Florida law requires that individuals stop at the sight of the accident and seek assistance for all who are …
There are very few types of legal cases that can become as complex as a medical malpractice lawsuit. In addition to ongoing injuries or even the death of a loved one, many victims will be dealing with a battery of lawyers hired by the doctor or medical institution, and this is why representing oneself is never recommended in these scenarios. For those that have recently found themselves in need of a Miami medical malpractice attorney, here is a closer …
A growing number of lawsuits are being filed against energy drink companies like Monster Beverage Corp. Aside from the questionable health benefits of energy drinks, caffeinated energy drinks can lead to serious injury or death. Claimants allege that energy drink ingredient labels are misleading. The drinks often include dangerous levels of concentrated caffeine, including caffeinated ingredients that are unfamiliar to consumers. Energy Drink Manufacturer Negligence Energy drink companies such as Monster Beverage Corp. have failed to warn consumers of …