Category Archives: Personal Injury
Can I File a Car Accident Claim if I’m an Illegal Immigrant in Florida?
There are more than 11 million illegal immigrants living in the United States, of which over 850,000 are in Florida. Undocumented immigrants are just as likely to get injured in motor vehicle accidents, but are they entitled to compensation if they are hurt in a car crash? Or does their immigration statute prevent them… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Can You Sue a Beauty Salon or Artist for a Botched Microblading Procedure?
Microblading is the latest hot trend in the beauty industry. While this tattoo-based eyebrow treatment procedure is called “microblading,” it does not involve the use of blades. Millions of women have jumped on the beauty trend in recent years. One of the benefits of microblading is that it gives you a permanent and flawless… Read More »
How Long Will It Take for an Insurance Company to Pay Out My Personal Injury Claim?
If you filed a personal injury claim, you probably expect your insurance company to review, investigate, and pay out your claim in a timely manner. However, that doesn’t happen all the time. While Florida law requires insurance companies to accept and provide coverage for legitimate claims “within a reasonable time,” insurers may delay the… Read More »
Will My Auto Insurance Company Cover the Cost of Ambulance Ride After a Car Accident?
Many car accident victims are reluctant to take an ambulance ride for one reason: Taking a ride to the hospital emergency room can be ridiculously expensive. Under the Florida Statutes Section 627.7407, Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state, which means injured victims must file a claim with their own insurance company to seek… Read More »
How Long Will It Take to Settle Your Personal Injury Case in Florida?
After sustaining an injury, you probably have many questions on your mind. One of them is, “How long will it take to settle my personal injury case?” The number of months – or, in some cases, years – it would take to settle your personal injury case in Florida depends on a wide range… Read More »
