Florida Personal Injury Laws

How long will it take us to resolve your Florida Medical Malpractice Claim?

Well, that varies with every case. Some cases resolve early, other cases take years, and it all depends upon how strong your case is. What are the facts that we’re working with? How many defendants are involved in your case? If you like to discuss your case in more detail, give me a call. I’m Ron Gilbert with Colling Gilbert Wright and Carter. 1-800-49-LEGAL.

By: Ron Gilbert

Slip and Fall Case Orlando

If you slip and fell at somebody else’s property or at a business establishment you may be entitled to a recovery. If they had a dangerous or defective condition on their property that they didn’t fix or repair or didn’t warn you about you may have a way to recover against them. It’s important though to document that right away and to talk to an attorney to look into it to see if you have a valid legal claim. If you have any question about that type of case or any premises liability case call me. Nathan Carter at Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter 1-800-49-LEGAL.

By: Nathan Carter

Length Of A Trucking Accident Case

There’s no weighth to tell you with any exactness how long an 18-wheeler big rig trucking wreck case is going to last. It totally depends on judge, and ExPro witnesses, and the litigation process, on what state you’re in, and whether it’s state or federal court. But in general a case – if suit is filed and there’s going to be litigation and then a trial – it is going to be likely a two to three-year ordeal. And I’m factoring in that there could be an appeal. Be very careful about listening to some lawyer who says, “I’m going to be able to do your case in just a few months.” That is generally not a true statement. For these cases to be handled correctly it takes time and if they get in to litigation it is definitely going to take usually a two or three-year period.

How long do you have to file your car accident claim in Florida?

Generally four years, but there are exceptions. Don’t take any chances. You need to hire an experienced Florida car accident lawyer.  I’m Mel Wright. I’m a partner at Colling, Gilbert, Wright, & Carter. Call us at 1-800-49-LEGAL.

By: Mel Wright

Motorcycle Accident Investigation

The investigation of a motorcycle accident is critical. Oftentimes you will have many witnesses, for example in an intersection collision case, and several years later when you take the depositions or sworn statements of those witness who have all observed the same exact crash, they will have greatly varying versions of what actually happened. So the investigation of a motorcycle accident is critical; you have to preserve evidence at the scene. Where did the motorcycle come to rest? Where did the other vehicles come to rest? Where were witnesses when they observed what happened? Were there skid marks or gouge marks in the roadway?

It’s crucial that you investigate very soon after a motorcycle accident to preserve that evidence that will become critical in later reconstructing the accident to determine who was at fault for the crash.

No Helmet On During A Motorcycle Accident

In Florida, motorcycle operators are not required to wear helmets if they’re over a certain age, so long as they wear eye protection and so long as they have medical payments, insurance coverage, on their motorcycle in case there is an injury. However, the failure to wear helmet can still be used against a motorcycle operator who’s suffered injuries in an accident especially if they’ve suffered a head injury. Because that can go towards their comparative fault, and it can be used against them to help reduce their damages in a case if they have failed to wear helmet and suffer injuries as a result of that.

What is Medicare fraud?

Well, basically, it’s billing fraud and if you think that a healthcare provider, a hospital, or anyone has been inappropriately billing Medicare give me a call. I’d like to discuss that in more detail with you. I’m Ryan Gilbert with Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter, 1800-49 LEGAL.

By: Ron Gilbert

Partial Fault In A Car Accident

Yes, you can in the State of Florida. There are some states where if you’re involved in an automobile accident and you’re found to even be a small percentage at fault, you are completely barred or precluded from recovery even though the other driver may have also been at fault. Florida, however, is a pure comparative negligence state. So, if there is a determination that both both drivers are at fault, regardless of the percentage, you are still permitted in Florida to recover for your damages even if you are determined to be at fault or partially at fault. So, you want to hire a lawyer that is reputable in handling claims to assess comparative fault issues in an automobile accident case.

If you’re looking for an attorney to handle your car accident case, why should you choose Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter?

Well, we’re experienced trial lawyers. We’ve been around for 30 years. We’ve been handling nothing but personal injury claims in that period of time. So give me a call. I’m Ron Gilbert with Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter. 1-800-49-LEGAL.

By: Ron Gilbert