Posted October 16, 2018 in Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Preexisting Conditions
In automobile accident cases, it is quite common for a Plaintiff to make a claim for neck or back pain. One of the insurance company’s favorite defenses is to argue that the Plaintiff had a prior injury and that they are therefore not responsible. Many people, especially those middle aged and older, have seen a […]
Read MorePosted October 09, 2018 in Proposal For Settlement
Proposals for settlement (PFS) are governed by Florida Statute 768.79 and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442. A PFS can be a powerful tool to put pressure on the opposition to settle a case. Essentially, a PFS can award attorneys’ fees and costs for a party that offered to settle a case prior to trial […]
Read MorePosted October 02, 2018 in Brain Injury, Personal Injury
Brain injuries can often occur when an individual is involved in a car or truck accident. These are commonly referred to as traumatic brain injuries, or TBI’s. These injuries can be mild or severe. Mild TBI’s can sometimes heal in as little as a few weeks. However, some mild TBI’s and more serious TBI’s can […]
Read MorePosted September 25, 2018 in Depression, Personal Injury
If you are a victim of a bad accident and have incurred serious injury due to someone else’s negligence, it is quite common that your mental health is also affected. You may be in constant pain and you may not enjoy many of your pre-accident activities. Also, your relationships with your family members and friends […]
Read MorePosted September 19, 2018 in Medical Malpractice
If you feel that you or someone in your family was the victim of negligent medical practice, you may be interested in filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. All medical professionals are required to maintain professional liability insurance in the event of a malpractice claim. There are very specific and complicated statutes that restrict the time […]
Read MorePosted September 14, 2018 in Dog Bites, Personal Injury
From scars and severe lacerations to fear and anxiety, the effects of dog bite injuries can be traumatic and can result in long-term physical and emotional damage. If you or any of your loved ones have been injured as a result of a dog bite attack, the law gives you the right to seek the […]
Read MorePosted September 12, 2018 in Nursing Home Abuse
Do you fear your loved one is being mistreated at a nursing home? If yes, it is the right time to consult a nursing home negligence lawyer in Tampa, FL. Nursing home residents are vulnerable because of their advanced age and their weakened conditions. The injuries at a nursing home can come in many shapes, […]
Read MorePosted September 04, 2018 in Personal Injury, Product Liability
Defective products cause millions of injuries and fatalities every year. A faulty or defective product can lead to a product liability lawsuit if someone is injured or killed by the use of the product. The various types of defective products can range from motor vehicles, boats, children’s toys, and equipment or machinery used in construction […]
Read MorePosted July 02, 2018 in Uncategorized
Jeffrey D. Murphy, PA and Robert Jones, Esq. File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against South Carolina School District in Death of 14-Year Old River Bluff High School Football Player Lewis Simpkins The parents of Lewis Simpkins, who was a 14-year old student athlete at River Bluff High School in South Carolina, filed a wrongful death lawsuit […]
Read MorePosted June 26, 2018 in Bicycle Accident, Personal Injury
Being a victim of a bicycle accident is never easy for an individual, and if you have been ever involved in such kind of accident, you know about the results, the changing bandages, worrying about the condition of the bicycle and wondering if the insurance company will replace the bike or not. When involved in […]
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