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20May 2019 by Pat Geddie

Car Accidents—Driving in the State of Florida

Currently, the Sunshine State has approximately 17 million drivers on the road maneuvering on interstates,highways, toll roads, turn pikes and busy streets. Consequently, in 2018, approximately 400,000 crashes were reported, with 31,904 occurring right here in Orange County. Car accidents can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved and leave lasting injuries. Most motor vehicle accidents occur as a result of someone’s negligence. Negligence is when someone has a duty to act with reasonable care,and by failing to act with that care, they cause harm to another person. Bylaw, the negligent party is monetarily responsible for the injured parties damages, but the proving of negligence will likely require attorney representation. Florida implements a comparative negligence system that determines the amount of liability between the persons involved. Respectively, each person who is…

25Apr 2019 by Pat Geddie

The Long-Term Effects of a Brain Injury

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Brain injuries are often categorized as “catastrophic” injuries because of the potential long-term and life-altering effects this type of injury can have. While some victims of mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) make a full recovery over time, a moderate or severe brain injury can result in impairments that last for years or that maybe permanent. Suffering sudden disabilities from a brain injury can change the course of your life and cause you to incur serious losses. You should discuss your rights with a brain injury lawyer in Longwood as soon as possible. Causes and Effects of a Serious Brain Injury Brain injuries can happen in many ways, including the following: FallsCar accidentsMotorcycle accidentsBicycle accidentsTruck accidentsPedestrian accidentsConstruction accidentsGetting hit by an objectAssaults Many brain injuries happen because another party acted negligently,…

11Apr 2019 by Pat Geddie

What is Negligence?

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Negligence is an important legal concept in any personal injury case. Negligence is a common law concept that involves a failure to act in a reasonable manner under the circumstance. If this this failure results in an injury a personal injury case arises based upon negligence. To prevail in a negligence action, the plaintiff (the injured party) must prove: (1) there is a duty under the circumstances to act with reasonable care (duty of care); (2) the actions/behavior of the defendant did not meet that standard of care (breach of duty); (3) the damage was caused as a result of the defendant’s breach of duty (causation);and (4) the plaintiff suffered an injury or loss which a reasonable person could have forseen (damages). Brief Description of how the elements of Negligence apply…

05Apr 2019 by Pat Geddie

What is Personal Injury?

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A Personal Injury is an injury to the body, mind or emotion. A Personal Injury case arises when you are injured and someone or something is legally responsible for the harm caused to you. If you believe you have a Personal Injury case, you should obtain an attorney to maximize the value of your claim and you have the right to file a lawsuit through the civil court system. Most Personal injury cases do not go to trial; it is important to hire a Personal injury attorney who is prepared to go to trial but is focused on obtaining a well-negotiated settlement. If an accident has impacted your life -- and someone else is liable for that injury -- then you may be entitled to compensation. The most common Personal Injury cases…

26Mar 2019 by Pat Geddie

Did You Know Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Can be Denied?

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Florida law requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance that will provide benefits to employees injured on the job. Employees involved in workplace accidents file claims and expect to automatically receive benefits for their medical care and lost wages. However,many people are shocked when they receive a denial of part or all of their benefits. If you received a claim denial, you should contact an experienced workers compensation lawyer in Longwood right away. Workers’ compensation insurers are like any other type of insurance company - they want to make a profit, so they will try to minimize payouts. For this reason, adjusters will scrutinize a claim before providing benefits to make sure it is valid. Common reasons why a claim may be denied in full or in part include: The…

27Feb 2019 by Pat Geddie

Who is Responsible for Your Rear-End Crash?

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You’re driving along and you have to hit the brakes when the car in front of you stops. All of a sudden, a car crashes into the back of your vehicle. Your head is jolted forward as the airbag deploys,severely straining the soft tissue in your neck, causing a concussion, and causing burns on your face from the airbag. The rear driver claims that you slammed on your brakes without warning, so you are at fault for the accident.Is this true? Fortunately for many front drivers in rear-end accidents, the rear driver is generally presumed to be at fault. Even if a car slams on the brakes, Florida law requires that you follow other vehicles from a safe enough distance that you can prevent a collision when needed. If a…

20Dec 2018 by firmfinder

Avoid Insurance Settlement Mills in Florida

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When it comes to filing an insurance claim for an accidental injury, many people do not know where to begin. Do you file a claim with your own PIP insurance? Can you file a claim against a business or a homeowner? It always helps to have a knowledgeable personal injury attorney handling your claim, but be careful when you are choosing the right attorney. Many law firms throughout Florida claim they will get you an insurance settlement fast so you can move on with your life.This may sound attractive, especially if you have medical bills piling up and are missing work. However, in many cases, these firms are what we call“settlement mills,” and they often do not get you the results you deserve. An insurance settlement mill favors quantity over…

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Car Accidents—Driving in the State of Florida

The Long-Term Effects of a Brain Injury

What is Negligence?

What is Personal Injury?

Did You Know Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Can be Denied?

Who is Responsible for Your Rear-End Crash?

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