Blog: Personal Injury

Do I Need a Lawyer if My Dog Bites Someone?

Dec 15, 2020

Are you a Florida resident and dog owner? If so, you may be wondering what to do if your dog bites someone and they decide to sue you for damages. It is usually a good idea to consult a A lawyer can argue, depending on the circumstances, that the person who was bitten by your dog either provoked the dog into attacking; was trespassing on your property when he or she was bitten;...

How Do I Choose a Personal Injury Law Attorney Near Me?

Dec 1, 2020

Have you been injured and need to choose a personal injury law attorney to represent you in a case for damages? If so, there are several factors you should consider. When you call potential attorneys, ask about their When you are choosing a On a similar note, it can be best to look for a personal injury law attorney who specializes in this area of the law. Many lawyers in your...

What are Structured Settlements and What Should I Know About Them?

Jan 26, 2020

Personal injury settlements are often reached before going to trial. They typically involve a monetary payment from the defendant to the plaintiff in exchange for an agreement to cease all further legal action. Such payments generally come in two forms: lump sums or structured payouts. A structured payout, or structured settlement, can provide regular payments to the plaintiff over an extended period of time, even the lifetime of a plaintiff if the settlement is...

What You May Want to Bring to Your First Personal Injury Meeting

Jan 22, 2020

How much do you know about your potential first personal injury meeting? Unfortunately, offending parties and insurance companies do not always do the right thing when it comes to paying damages to victims. This is just one of the reasons why partnering with an experienced personal injury attorney is one of the best ways to ensure fair compensation in the event of a wrongful injury or accident. The attorney-client relationship should be comfortable, based on...

Reasons Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney

Apr 30, 2019

When we hear the term “Personal Injury,” many of us think of automobile accidents or First, if you are suffering from a long-term or disabling injury as a result of your involvement in an accident, it may be time to speak to an experienced The amount of compensation you may receive largely depends on the severity of your injuries. Typically, insurance companies evaluate the severity of your injuries by the total...

How Florida’s ‘Comparative Negligence’ Personal Injury Law Could Affect You

Nov 9, 2018

Being injured in an accident is a horrible thought, and most people tend to think it could never happen to them. We hope that it never will. In reality, however, untold numbers of people, and their families, have had their lives derailed, often irreparably, because of injuries sustained in unforeseen accidents. It happens all too frequently. Thankfully, the legal system provides support for those who are wrongfully harmed. The first step can be establishing...

Responsible and Smart Auto Insurance Matters to Floridians

Mar 2, 2018

Matthew Foster has been lobbying for responsible and smart auto insurance in the state of Florida. Matthew Foster is a shareholder at the Tallahassee law firm of Brooks, LeBoeuf, Bennett, Foster & Gwartney, P. A. What you may not know, however, is Mr. Foster is also on the Board of Directors for the Florida Justice Association. The Florida Justice Association is “is dedicated to strengthening and upholding Florida’s civil justice system and...

How We Are Helping Our Clients in Dram Shop Act Cases

Feb 27, 2018

Do you know what the Florida dram shop law is? In dram shop act cases, bars and restaurants can be held accountable when they serve minors alcohol or serve known alcoholics. Let our “I have the true privilege of representing Mr. J.D. Having moved to Florida for partial retirement, Mr. J.D. was run over from behind by a drunk driver whose blood alcohol was three times the legal limit. The huge multi-state personal...