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

Comparative Negligence On A Pedestrian

Comparative negligence on a pedestrian accident case in Florida means that the relative fault of the parties involved in an accident is compared against each other. And in Florida, we’re a pure comparative negligence state, meaning even if you’re partially at fault or mostly at fault, you can still recover damages if another party is determined to be some percentage at fault. Just your damages are reduced by the amount that is determined to be your share of fault. It’s important in a pedestrian accident case that you have attorneys that know how to handle those cases because you are always going to be blamed in a pedestrian accident case for causing your injuries, and it’s important that you have reputable attorneys that have handled pedestrian accident cases to assess comparative fault issues in a pedestrian accident case.

Factors To Valuing A Personal Injury

Determining what your personal injury case is worth is probably the most difficult task that any attorney has in the course of your case because there’s no easy answer, and the answer to the question often varies greatly from the beginning of the case to the end. It sometimes changes from time to time with additional information that’s obtained through the discovery process. The value of your case depends on a number of factors, including the nature of the accident, the nature and severity of your injuries or damages, and any available insurance coverage that applies to the case. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you should maintain regular contact with your attorney who can answer candidly his or her assessment regarding the value of the case, which helps you decide at every step of the way whether it makes sense to settle your case with the other side, or to continue pursuing your case towards trial.

Timeline On Pedestrian Accident Claims

It’s imperative if you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident case, that you contact an attorney quickly. The insurance company, once they’re on notice that there’s been an incident involving one of their insured drivers or vehicles, they are going to be assessing the scene of the incident and assessing the damage to the vehicle very quickly.

You, as a pedestrian, are oftentimes at a disadvantage because typically you’ve suffered injuries that have put you in a hospital. But you or a loved one should contact an attorney quickly because in pedestrian accident cases, evidence at the scene is oftentimes lost very quickly and it’s imperative that the scene of the incident be investigated properly by attorneys and experts and investigators so that, that critical evidence of what happened at the scene can be obtained.

Witnesses To A 18 Wheeler Accident

In any big rig tractor trailer truck accident case, witnesses are helpful and witnesses are usually necessary. We’re referring here to eye witnesses who actually saw something just before, or during, or after the wreck, and we’re talking about experts who come on the scene including law enforcement officers and paramedics. But in addition, key witnesses will be the people involved in the two vehicles, and it’s important to obtain the statements of those people – the drivers, the passengers – as quickly as possible. Witnesses play a key role in each and every case.

Damage Recovery For Missed Work in Orlando

Another question that I get asked frequently is whether you can recover damages for the time that you’re out of work when you’re injured in a car accident. The answer to that is absolutely. Lost wages, lost earning capacity, those are elements of your damage recovery in a case.  Give me a call. I’m Ron Gilbert with Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter. 1-800-49-LEGAL.

By: Ron Gilbert

Injured Passenger In A Boating Accident

As a passenger in a boating accident, you’ve been injured and want to know who may be responsible for causing those injuries. The answer is, it depends on how the accident happened. You will look first at whoever was driving or operating the boat or vessel that you were in at the time, but you would also look to see if anybody else may be responsible.  For example, if the boat in which you were a passenger collided with another boat or another vessel of some kind, you would have to look to see whether the person operating the other boat or vessel was negligent in any way, and whether or not that negligence caused or contributed to your accident.

What is a Deposition?

Hi. I’m Julia McGrath, an attorney here at the Dolman Law Group. Often times I’m asked by clients what is a deposition and what do I need to do? A deposition is your testimony given under oath. You’ll have a defense attorney who’s asking you questions and you’ll be answering those questions in the presence of a court reporter or a stenographer who is taking down the testimony. Your attorney will be there with you to ensure that no inappropriate questions are being asked. A deposition is nothing to be too concerned about, as long as your attorney thoroughly prepares you.

For more information, call me, Julia McGrath here at the Dolman Law Group. Thanks again for visiting our YouTube Channel. I greatly appreciate your time. Look forward to seeing you soon, and click on our button here to subscribe to our channel. Thank you.

By: Julia McGrath

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By: Evan Fetterman