Author Archives: Eric Rosen
Should I Get An Accident Report After an Accident in Florida?
The answer I tell my clients with few exceptions is, “Yes, you should get a crash report if you’ve been involved in a car accident.” Whether that crash report is filled out by a police officer or a community service aid, it’s going to have additional information that’s going to assist an attorney who… Read More »
What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida?
My name is Eric, and I’m a personal injury lawyer in South Florida. This is one important tip that I tell all of my clients to do. There’s a certain type of car insurance called underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage. That is a form of car insurance coverage that is there to protect you… Read More »
What Do I Need to Prove a Slip and Fall Case in Florida?
If you were ever injured in a slip and fall accident while on the premises of another, you may have considered filing a personal injury lawsuit against the property owner or other liable party. The following article will provide some information regarding the standard of proof in slip and fall cases. What is premises… Read More »
What is Considered Negligence in a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit?
This is a quick lesson on injury law 101. The question is, what is negligence, and how can someone recover money damages as a result of being injured by someone else’s negligence? Negligence is composed of four elements, duty, breach, causation, and damages. Duty looks at whether someone has to use reasonable care under… Read More »
What Elements Are Important in a Florida Workplace Construction Accident Claim?
Construction is a very dangerous industry. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that there were approximately 1,061 work-related deaths in the construction industry in 2019. The following article will discuss some of the most common causes of workplace construction accidents and will also provide practical tips for employers and employees in… Read More »
Should I Settle My Workers’ Compensation Claim in Florida?
The workers’ compensation claim process can be tedious and often time-consuming. Some injured workers believe it is in their best interest to settle their workers’ compensation claims instead of going through the hearing process. This article will provide some information to help you decide whether or not you should attempt to settle your workers’… Read More »
Why Shouldn’t I Delay Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?
These are a couple of reasons why it’s important not to delay hiring an attorney if you’ve been hurt in some form of an accident, whether it’s a car accident or some other accident causing injury. Attorneys like me who represent people who have been injured like to collect and preserve evidence quickly after… Read More »
Which Florida Motorcycle Laws Can Impact Damage Awards in an Injury Settlement?
In Florida, juries in personal injury cases award damages based on which party they consider to be more “at fault.” The following article will provide some Florida laws that can impact the amount of damages a motorcyclist can receive in a personal injury case. Florida’s comparative negligence system Florida Statute § 768.81 states that… Read More »
Why Might a Personal Injury Attorney Refuse to Take My Case in Florida?
If you were recently injured, you might have started consulting personal injury attorneys to take on your case. If you are finding that several of the attorneys you have consulted refuse to take your case, they may have a valid reason for doing so. This article will discuss some of the potential reasons why… Read More »
What Are Considered Pain And Suffering Damages in Florida?
If you have recently been injured, you may find yourself wondering what types of damages you might be entitled to if you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit. The following article will discuss a certain type of damages that are awarded in many personal injury cases in the state of Florida, which are… Read More »