Author Archives: Eric Rosen
Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Explains New Comparative Fault Laws
So, what is comparative fault? It’s a legal term used to determine who is responsible for the damages caused in an accident. Florida used to follow a pure comparative fault system, which meant that damages would be awarded according to the percentage of fault each party had in the incident, regardless of how small… Read More »
How Much Can I Sue Someone for a Car Accident in Florida?
Florida law specifies no limit as to how much you can sue for a car accident. Some claims have a small value, such as $10,000 to $15,000, while others can command settlements and awards in the seven- and eight figures. Though juries can award large amounts in extreme cases, certain legal and financial considerations… Read More »
How Long Does a Personal Injury Claim Take in Florida?
After suffering an injury that was someone else’s fault, victims want to file a personal injury claim and collect money as soon as possible. After all, most personal injury victims face lost wages and mounting medical bills almost immediately. Time spent recovering from an unexpected injury is time spent falling into debt, in many… Read More »
What is the Personal Injury Lawsuit Process in Florida?
Personal injury law is a branch of the legal profession that serves people who have damages because of negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another. Lawyers in this practice area represent individuals with physical, emotional, and psychological injuries. In some cases, all three come into play.
Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer After an Accident in Florida?
An injury accident always comes as a shock. One moment, you are driving, and the next, your vehicle is smashed, leaving you sitting on the side of the road in pain and waiting for an ambulance. In another case, you may be pushing your shopping cart through the supermarket and suddenly find yourself on… Read More »
Who Is Held Liable in a Roundabout Car Accident in Florida?
Intersections are one of the most dangerous areas to drive, causing a great number of accidents. But what if there were a way to do intersections differently, in ways that they could still move traffic, but significantly lower the amount of car accidents that happen? It turns out that there is such a way—although… Read More »
Is There Any Way to Defeat a Hold Harmless Clause?
More and more, people are being forced to sign hold harmless agreements before entering business properties, participating in team sports, going into gyms, or before they can engage in any kind of activity or extreme sport. But are these hold harmless agreements really enforceable? What Does a Hold Harmless Agreement Do? As the name… Read More »
What Are Never Events In Malpractice Settlement Cases?
In medicine, we generally understand that in many cases, mistakes happen, and while these mistakes may constitute medical malpractice, and thus, negligence, they do happen. But there are some malpractice events that are so horrible, so careless, and so egregious, that they actually have their own category: Never Events. What are Never Events? The… Read More »
How Does Jurisdiction Effect a Personal Injury Case in Florida?
When you are injured in an accident, you or your injury attorney certainly do, and should, give thought as to who should be held liable—that is, who would be the right Defendant to sue. But do you give any thought to where to sue the Defendant? That often is a big question in personal… Read More »
Can I Sue for a Medical Misdiagnosis or a Failure to Diagnose an Illness?
A misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose an illness can led to severe injuries. If your doctor or healthcare providers fails to realize that you are showing signs of cancer and contributes your symptoms to something unrelated, this misdiagnosis can lead to months or even years of not treating yourself properly. A misdiagnosis or failure… Read More »