Insurance companies classify injury claims for evaluation and efficiency. One of the main categories are MIST (Minor Impact Soft Injury) or LIST (Low Impact Soft Tissue) claims. Once a claim is designated as a MIST claim, the insurance company will set a value based on other MIST claims and rarely…
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YOUR PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER DISCUSSES BUS ACCIDENTS
Many South Floridians rely on buses and public transportation on a daily basis. But how safe is it for you and your family? What happens if you get injured because of the negligence of a bus driver? Broward County paid over $6.5 million dollars to settle claims caused by bus…
WHY DO I HAVE TO SIGN A RELEASE?
If you settle your personal injury claim, you will need to sign a release to get the money. A release basically means that you are releasing, or letting go, your claims against the responsible party. In a car accident, that usually means the owner and operator of the other vehicle…
RECOVERING FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES AND LOST EARNING CAPACITY – ONLY IF YOU CAN PROVE IT
If you are injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to damages which can include future medical expenses and loss of earning capacity. However, Florida law requires that you must present sufficient evidence that a jury could, with reasonable certainty, determine the amounts of future damages. Florida courts…
Personal Injury Lawyer in Miami Considers Whether Bike Helmet Safety Claims Overstate Protections
According to the Miami New Times, Miami-Dade is the top county in Florida for fatal bike accidents. Every year we hear tragic stories of bikers who have died as a result of a driver’s careless distraction, neglect, speed, or recklessness. When bicyclists are hit, they face more serious injuries. Without…
Accident Lawyer Discusses Four Ways Personal Injury Victims Harm Their Credibility and Put Their Recoveries at Risk
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be facing a range of new concerns—from lifestyle changes related to your injuries to lost time at work and medical expenses. The last thing from your mind may be your social media posts or that golf accident you had two years…
HOW CAN I GET THE VIDEO OF MY SLIP AND FALL?
If you slip and fall at Publix, Target, Walmart or most large retailers, chances are your fall was videotaped by a store surveillance system. You probably think this is a good thing because then everyone can see what happened. Not so fast. Most major retailers have closed circuit video…
CHIROPRACTOR WINS $14.5 MILLION AGAINST GEICO
A chiropractor and his wife were awarded $14.5 million in their lawsuit against GEICO in Miami-Dade County. The jury’s verdict was based on a December 2004 highway collision with an uninsured motorist. Dr. David Zucker and his wife filed their lawsuit in 2006 and finally received their verdict over 9…
ACCIDENT WITH AN UBER DRIVER: WHAT DO I DO?
What can an Uber passenger do if they are injured in a car accident? The answer is not nearly as easy as getting an Uber ride. First thing you should do if you are in an accident with an Uber or Lyft driver in Miami is call an attorney. Why?…
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS – LOOK TWICE SAVE A LIFE
Two motorcyclists were killed in a crash last night in the Florida Keys. The accident involved a vehicle and a motorcycle and resulted in a fatal left turn collision. This unfortunate tragedy further emphasizes the need for awareness of the “Look Twice Save a Life” campaign. The last four words…