Monthly Archives: February 2021
4 Top Reasons People Don’t Call Personal Injury Attorneys in Florida
If you are hesitant to call a personal injury attorney after being injured, we are about to convince you that you could actually benefit from contacting a lawyer. If you need legal help but hesitate to contact a law firm because you think it’s too expensive, contact our lawyers at Pita Weber Del Prado… Read More »
What Can Delay My Personal Injury Settlement in Florida?
One of the questions that injured people ask after the accident is, “How long will it take to settle my claim?” The timeline of your personal injury settlement in Florida depends on many factors. Also, there are certain factors that can delay your case. If you hire an experienced personal injury attorney in Miami,… Read More »
Does My Injury Meet the Tort Threshold in Florida?
When you sustain an injury in Florida, the state’s “tort threshold” will limit your recoverable damages unless you can prove that you suffered a permanent or another qualifying injury. Since Florida’s tort threshold can impact your ability to recover damages, it is important to understand how the law works to determine if your injury… Read More »
Can You Recover More Than Your Car Insurance Policy Limits?
If you were injured in a car accident in Florida, but your damages and losses exceed the policy limits of your auto insurance, you may be able to recover above and beyond your insurance policy. If your injury is so serious that your accident claim exceeds insurance coverage limits, you may be able to… Read More »
How Long After a Car Accident Can Injuries Show Up?
Not all car accident injuries are visible and apparent immediately after the collision. If you walked away with just a few scratches or no visible injuries, it does not necessarily mean that you have not been injured at all. Some injuries take days or even weeks to show up after a car accident, which… Read More »
Can I Sue Drug Companies for COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects?
While Americans are divided over whether to get a COVID-19 vaccine, many are concerned about the pharmaceutical companies’ immunity from potential liability lawsuits over possible side effects. In other words, if you experience any side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine, you may not be able to sue the drug company that manufactured the… Read More »
What is a Loss of Consortium Claim in Personal Injury Cases?
When a person sustains an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim and their family members may have to cope with a number of physical and psychological effects of the injury. Depending on the severity of your injury and the impact of the accident on your life, your family members may… Read More »
How Do Insurance Companies Lowball Car Accident Settlements in Florida?
Under Section 627.7407, Florida Statutes (the so-called no-fault insurance law), car accident victims must file a claim with their own insurance company. Many injured persons mistakenly believe that their insurer will be on their side. However, just because it’s your insurance company does not mean that it’s your friend. In fact, it is not… Read More »