After an accident is called in, one or more police officers will drive to the location of the crash to conduct an investigation. Upon finishing the investigation, one of the officers will complete a written accident report on a form that is used in that state. Never get talked out of having police come to […]
Category: Personal Injury Law
The Categories of Damages Recoverable in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you were injured in an accident as a result of the carelessness and negligence of somebody else, you’re not just entitled to payment of your medical bills, but can recover other categories of damages as well. The law allows you to seek compensation for a wide range of other damages. You can maximize your […]
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Florida?
General In Florida, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is four (4) years from the date the injury-causing event occurred. (See Florida Statutes Annotated § 95.11(3).) Note, however, that if the injury occurred due to medical malpractice, then a different 2-year statue of limitations applies. (See Florida Statutes Annotated § 95.11(4)(b).)
The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims
After being seriously injured in an accident, you’re justifiably stressed and overwhelmed with the uncertainty of your medical condition, the continued need to see medical specialists, the hospital and medical bills that keep coming in the mail, the loss of your income and the severe pain. What you need to keep in mind during this […]
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in California?
General The California statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two (2) years. Source: California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 Within two years: An action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another. Tolling Provisions Generally, the 2-year statute of limitations starts running […]
Premises Liability and Personal Injury
Regardless of whether real estate is residential or commercial, when somebody gets injured in an accident that occurs on property that is owned or occupied by somebody else, the law of premises liability applies. The law of negligence controls this area of personal injury law. The general rule of premises liability law is that every owner […]
Damages in Personal Injury Cases. What’s My Case Worth?
Personal injury cases are all about compensation for damages. The law can’t give an injured claimant a new body part to replace the one that was damaged in an accident, but it can compel financial compensation for the damage. That compensation is in the form of an award for special economic damages and general non-economic […]
An Introduction to Premises Liability
When you invite people to your home, the possibility of an injury probably never crosses your mind because you keep your home safe. Premises liability is your obligation as a property owner. However, it covers more than the people you invite over and entertain as guests. It also includes delivery personnel, newspaper carriers, and anyone […]
Common Car Insurance Company Tactics in Personal Injury Cases
Auto insurance companies make money by cashing premium checks. They try to keep that money by paying as little as possible or even nothing on claims. If injured as a result of another driver’s carelessness and negligence, you can expect the company to use any number of tactics against you in efforts to devalue or even deny […]
Dealing With Insurance Companies In A Personal Injury Claim
After an accident, an insurance adjuster from the defendant’s insurance company will likely call or visit within a day or two–sometimes within hours. Insurance adjusters are the individuals responsible for reviewing and paying out claims for the insurance company. Sometimes they are called claims representatives, claims specialists or claims analysts. Throughout the call or visit […]