Florida Personal Injury Laws

Need An Attorney

You don’t need an attorney for your personal injury case, because you can always pursue the claim on your own. However, it’s a mistake to do so. An attorney can help you carefully evaluate your case, look at the evidence that’s available, evaluate the potential causes of actions or claims that you may be able to bring, and look carefully at any and all persons or entities who may be responsible for your damages. An attorney generally is going to be able to help you recover more money than what you’d be able to recover on your own, and generally that difference is going to be substantial.

Do You Always Need a Lawyer?

Many people ask that question. The truthful answer is no. There are many cases people can handle on their own. If you only have a few aches and pains after a crash and you fully recover after a few weeks, honestly there’s no need for a lawyer. The insurance company will probably be happy to give you a little money to sign a release. But don’t sign anything until you’re sure you’re okay.

Free Consultations

Well, the simple answer is call us. We never charge to discuss a case; and we’ll be happy to tell you your rights and how you could best protect yourself and your family and whether you need a lawyer or not. No presssure. No conditions. We’re happy to help. I’ll even send you my book Smart Lawyer, Smart Clients: What to do in Case of a Car Crash for free.  I’m Evan Fetterman. If you need legal help, call me.

By: Evan Fetterman

What Is Considered A Personal Injury

A personal injury case typically refers to any case or claim in which a person is injured, as a result of the carelessness or negligence of another person or entity. Examples of personal injury cases would be slip and fall claims, medical malpractice, negligence security premises liability, boating accidents aviation claims, and other similar injury cases.

Rental Car Coverage in Orlando Auto Accident

I’m Ron Gilbert with Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter. Many times insurance coverage will have rental car coverage included. If that’s included in your policy, your own insurance company will cover the rental car cost if you’re in an accident and your car is damaged. If you don’t have rental car coverage then you’re going to have to pay for the rental car up front and will be seeking damages in the claim against the person that is at fault. Again, I’m Ron Gilbert with Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter, 1-800-49-LEGAL.

By: Ron Gilbert

By: Evan Fetterman

When can you sue when you slip and fall in a store or business?

It really depends on the circumstances. If the business was aware of a dangerous condition on their property and they didn’t warn you about it and you slip and fall, you’re entitled to compensation. With other questions, call us at 180049 legal at Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter.

By: Mel Wright

Swimming Pool Owner Liability

The owner of a swimming pool can sometimes be held legally liable for any accidents, injuries, or drownings that happen in the pool. But that depends on whether or not the owner took reasonable steps to prevent the accident from happening.

Common examples of reasonable steps that a swimming pool owner can take, is making sure that there is the appropriate fence or enclosure around the pool to prevent children from wondering into it, to make sure that it is adequately lit.

In certain circumstances making sure that there is a lifeguard, or making sure that other people are around to prevent accidents from happening. Another important thing is to pay close attention to the surface surrounding the pool, make sure that it is a non-slip or slip-resistant surface to prevent slip and fall type accidents in the pools area.

Pedestrian Reasonable Care

First of all, as a pedestrian, you are required by law to use reasonable care. To walk within crosswalks. To follow pedestrian crossing signals. If you fail to do that, and you’re injured as a result of that, you can be held responsible for your injuries or at least held partially responsible for your injuries. So you have a duty to make sure that you abide by all crossing signals and to cross at proper pedestrian crossing points.

Legal Philosophy

My goal is to make sure that the client knows they are the most important client on my roster. I’m always available. My cell phone is given to them at every client intake meeting. I take calls at all hours of the night, even to answer mundane questions like, “What’s happening with my pit payments?”

By: Alexander Knapp