Category Archives: Personal Injury
Symptoms of a Brain Injury May Be Delayed – Here is What You Need to Know
If you were involved in a car accident in Miami, the first thing you should have done was seek medical attention to check for injuries. The medical records from immediately after your accident can go a long way toward supporting your claim and ensuring the best possible outcome to your personal injury case. That… Read More »
When Does the FMSCA’s Hours of Service Rules Apply?
The commercial trucking industry is one of America’s largest industries, with approximately 7.4 million employees. It also happens to be one of the nation’s most important industries. According to the American Trucking Association, 71 percent of the nation’s cargo is transported via truck, and more than 10 billion tons of weight is shipped by… Read More »
Can You File an Elder Abuse Lawsuit in Florida?
Elder abuse seems to be a growing problem across the country. If you or someone you know has been a victim of elder abuse, you may be wondering what legal steps you can take. More often than ever, people are filing elder abuse lawsuits. This speaks to the growing prevalence of the problem. The… Read More »
Common Types of Injuries in Florida Car Accidents
Every year, over 60,000 pedestrians are injured and 4,000 killed in car accidents. A pedestrian is injured every eight minutes and is killed every 113 minutes. Individuals most likely to be hit in pedestrian car accident cases include children, elderly individuals, and people of lower socioeconomic status. Pedestrian accidents are a lot more common… Read More »
Types of Pharmacy Negligence That May Lead to a Liability Lawsuit
Pharmaceutical negligence is an ongoing concern and is a major contributing cause of medical malpractice claims in the United States. Though prevalence rates vary from study to study, an accumulation of studies reveal that they occur at the following rates: 12.3 to 1,400.0 per 1,000 patient admissions for prescribing errors; 0.6 to 53 per… Read More »
Contributory Versus Comparative Negligence
Determining who is at fault for an accident is often a complex and lengthy process. It begins with the person filing the claim (typically the accident victim and referred to as the plaintiff) proving that the other party was negligent. However, even if the plaintiff can prove that negligence exists, the defendant still has… Read More »
What to Do When You Cannot Afford Medical Bills Post-Car Accident and Pre-Settlement, Pt. 2
If you were in a car accident and your damages exceed your insurance policy limits, you may be wondering how you are going to pay the medical bills that keep showing in your mailbox. Part one of this series explored the various insurance options you can use to help foot the expenses. This post… Read More »
What to Do When You Cannot Afford Medical Bills Post-Car Accident and Pre-Settlement, Pt. 1
When you are injured in a car accident, one of the first things you will do, without even thinking about the financial consequences, is seek medical attention. After all, your physical health is more important than your financial health. Unfortunately, however, the financial consequences of caring for yourself will eventually creep up on you…. Read More »
Can You Sue a Business for Negligent Security?
If you are the victim of a violent attack such as a mugging, robbery, or assault, you may suffer from both physical and emotional injuries. In addition to trying to overcome your newly acquired fears and heal from physical wounds, you will also be forced to find a way to pay for your compiling… Read More »
Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
This topic has been covered time and time again, but surprisingly, more accident victims continue to proceed with their personal injury claims sans representation than those who proceed with legal counsel. At Spencer Morgan Law, we strongly encourage victims to retain the help of an experienced personal injury attorney if you plan to pursue… Read More »