Category Archives: Personal Injury
Is Your Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?
When accident victims settle their personal injury claims, one of the first things that many want to know is, “Is the personal injury settlement taxable?” It is a reasonable question, as Uncle Sam does have his hands in most pots, including one’s income, lottery winnings, and in some states, even alimony payments. If you… Read More »
Can You Recover Compensation For A TBI Sustained In A Car Accident?
A TBI, or traumatic brain injury, is one of the most catastrophic of all types of injuries that a person can sustain in a personal injury accident. TBIs occurs when a person hits his or her head on an object with excessive force, or when a person’s neck snaps back and forth hard enough… Read More »
What Damages Can I Recover In A Drunk Driving Case?
If you were involved in a drunk driving accident in Miami and if you sustained serious injuries as a result, you likely feel angry, frustrated, and hopeless. Car accident injuries can result in significant medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages. Then there are the damages that cannot be calculated, such as emotional duress,… Read More »
Punitive Damages In Florida DUI Cases
We recently published a post discussing the types of damages one may collect in a Florida DUI accident case, but while we touched briefly on punitive damages, we did not expand on what they are and when they might be appropriate. At Spencer Morgan Law, our goal is to help victims of negligence recover… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between Compensatory Damages And Punitive Damages?
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone’s else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. In order to collect those damages, you will have to file a personal injury claim. Compensation is not automatic once you do this. Rather, the defendant’s insurance company will review your claim and… Read More »
Hands-Free Devices: Are They Really Safer While Driving?
Distracted driving has quickly become the number one cause of accidents in the U.S. today, outranking those caused by drunk drivers and reckless drivers. This is wholly thanks to technology, which has enabled us to do more from just about anywhere with an internet connection. To cut back on the number of distracted driving… Read More »
Emergency Vehicle Accidents Are More Common Than You Think – Here Is What To Do When Involved In One
When you see an ambulance, police car, fire truck, or some other emergency response vehicle, you automatically assume that it is there to lend a helping hand, but sometimes, the opposite is true. Emergency response vehicles must race at top speeds to reach their destinations, and while the other vehicles on the road are… Read More »
Who Can You Sue And For What Damages When You Are Injured By A Product?
When we purchase products, we trust that those products have been designed and manufactured with our safety in mind. We also trust that if there is a potential health issue, the company will take reasonable measures to warn us of the possible defect and ensure that we do not use the product in a… Read More »
What If I Am Partially To Blame For My Injuries?
If you were injured in a car accident, truck accident, slip and fall incident, dog bite accident, or some other type of personal injury accident in Florida, you may be entitled to compensation. Recovering compensation involves proving liability, meaning that you must prove who caused the accident. Sometimes, proving liability is simple. For instance,… Read More »
5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor After A Personal Injury Accident
If you were involved in a personal injury accident, you want to treat your doctor’s visits with a little more attention and care that you would regular visits. While you should count on your doctor to help you achieve a full recovery, you should also use his or her advice and knowledge to recover… Read More »