This was a case of 1st impression, which means the Supreme Court has finally spoken the final answer on how health insurance can interrupt a personal injury settlement. In the injury, world settlements happen far more often than verdicts. The good thing about that is the courts are NOT clogged
As a personal injury attorney, I have seen my fair share of dog bite cases. Years ago dog bites were covered by homeowners insurance. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, since 2012 home insurers have paid out more than $489 million in dog bite-related claims. This has led most home insurers
In the Yukumoto v. Tawarahara case, the Supreme Court of Hawaii heard the important issue of whether a health insurance company has the right to subrogate against a TPL (third-party liability) Defendant. The Plaintiff in Yukumoto was riding his moped when he was hit by the Defendant in his car.
Tips For Slip and Fall Cases In Marinas As practicing personal injury attorneys, we get a lot of calls from people who hurt themselves falling down; usually, because they lipped or tripped on something they did not see on the ground. When this happens it can lead to a legal
Today the Supreme Court of Florida finally confirmed the Fourth District Court of Appeals opinion that artificial caps on medical malpractice cases non-economic damages are UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!! The specific language of the court used was that, “…caps on noneconomic damages in Sections 766.118(2) and (3) arbitrarily reduce damage awards for plaintiffs
Medical malpractice happens every day. Fortunately, many people do not suffer a negative affect on their health because the mistake is caught early or is not significant. The statistics are shocking. One of my close friends told me when he was a resident in medical school that he believed 80%
Look for psychological factors that balance deep insecurity with positive outcomes. #1 – A personal and emotional commitment to justice. Every single injury attorney who is worth their weight in gold has the same childhood story of being bullied and being told by their parent to go outside and stand
Being in South Florida, motorcycle accidents happen. If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident and sustained serious injuries, you can most likely qualify for a motorcycle accident personal injury case. Immediately after being involved in a motorcycle accident, the most important thing you can do is to call 911. Once
If you’ve ever been through a personal injury case, you likely understand the process can take a little while. Not only this, but it can also be pretty confusing if you don’t understand the process. In this infographic, we thought we’d outline the process for personal injury cases that stem
Follow these 10 steps if you’re in a serious car accident: First call 911. Don’t wait to see if you are injured enough. If you feel bad call an ambulance. A famous model didn’t call the ambulance after an accident and almost died because she didn’t realize the accident burst
