What are your chances of winning a personal injury lawsuit in Florida? This question looms large in the minds of many who find themselves injured due to someone else's negligence. Navigating the complexities of personal injury law in Florida can be daunting, but...
Express Consent vs Implied Consent: How Can They Affect Your Personal Injury Claim in Florida?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Aug 24, 2023 | Personal Injury, Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Lawyer
When it comes to personal injury claims in Florida, understanding legal concepts such as express and implied consent is crucial. These terms can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. In this article, we will delve into the intricate details of express...
7 Reasons to Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in South Florida
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Mar 2, 2023 | Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury
Medical malpractice is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences. It occurs when a medical professional or organization fails to provide a standard of care that results in an injury or death to a patient. Medical malpractice can be a misdiagnosis,...
8 Things to Know When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in 2023
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jan 19, 2023 | Personal Injury, Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Lawyer
Things to Know When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in 2023 When you are injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be eligible for compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. You will need to work with a qualified and experienced...
Understanding Loss of Consortium in South Florida
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Feb 10, 2022 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Hit and Run Accident, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
Loss of consortium is a legal term used in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in Florida and many other states. A family member of a person who was permanently injured or killed due to another party's negligence may pursue a loss of consortium claim. Loss of...
The “Free Kill” law and how it affects your Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Aug 5, 2021 | Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence
Medical malpractice in Florida and elsewhere represents a serious problem with often fatal consequences. The estimated death toll in the United States from medical mistakes stands at 250,000 per year. Nearly 7,000 to 9,000 deaths occur from errors in prescribing and...
What does the Florida malpractice damages cap mean for your claim?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Jul 29, 2021 | Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
The Florida malpractice damages cap specifies what damages you, the grieving family of a medical malpractice patient, can expect to collect from a health care provider who breached a duty to your loved one. Under Florida law, you cannot collect subjective damages for...
Spinal Cord Injuries From Car Accidents: What you need to know…
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jul 22, 2021 | Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
Few injuries are as serious or as life-altering as spinal cord injuries. One of the reasons why spinal cord injuries are so devastating is because the spinal cord is home to the nerves that allow the body to communicate with the brain. If you have a spinal cord...
Why Do I Need an Attorney for a No-Doubt Liability Claim?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jul 1, 2021 | Personal Injury, Auto Accident, Medical Malpractice, Negligent Security, Nursing Home Abuse, Slip and Fall Injury, Wrongful Death
Many people think it is safe to proceed without an attorney when pursuing a no-doubt liability claim, but unexpected circumstances can always occur. The attorney for a no-doubt liability claim should never allow the plaintiff to get cocky. Even simple and obvious...
11 Reasons Why You Lost Your Florida Personal Injury Case
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jun 3, 2021 | Personal Injury, Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Negligent Security, Premises Liability
Did You Lose Your Florida Personal Injury Case? Here are 11 reasons why. Personal injury cases in Florida help people get the compensation they deserve when they are injured because of someone else's negligence. The at-fault party does not always want to accept...