As a maritime injury attorney, I am often approached with the question “what happens if I’m injured by a boat while scuba diving?” These types of incidents are typically covered by maritime law and require a maritime injury attorney to handle the claim. Divers are required by state law to
Introduction Navigating the highways of Florida, one might frequently hear or personally lament, “an 18-wheeler tire blowout hit my car.” It underscores the lurking dangers posed by colossal commercial trucks, especially 18-wheelers. These mammoth vehicles, when not properly maintained, can become the harbingers of dire accidents, often resulting from tire
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
Top Five Ways to Know you Qualify for SSD: The first and most important way to qualify for Social Security benefits is being unable to work. The Social Security Disability program is a government-run insurance program meant to provide financial and medical assistance to individuals who have worked and paid
You may have noticed a large number of television advertisements suggesting certain law firms will recover a large sum of money for you. These commercials may have piqued your interest. However, the question in the back of your mind may be how do I know that a law firm will
It is your Constitutional right in Florida to hire an attorney to pursue medical and lost wage benefits in connection with a workplace accident. However, many employers in Florida attempt to prevent Florida Workers’ Compensation claims by promising to pay for medical bills. Many will begin to pay for treatment
Being a good witness at your disability hearing is almost as important as your medical records. A good case with solid medical records can be easily lost if the client is not prepared to testify. The purpose of having a disability hearing is for the individual to explain to the
