Florida Personal Injury Legal Questions

Dear KKJ: First off, don't worry.  Just because you move states doesn't mean you lawyer will drop your case.  Contact Morgan and Morgan to let them know you have  moved.  They can help you find a local orthopaedic doctor to continue your treatment.  The only thing that will be affected will be that you will have to travel to Georgia to be deposed if a lawsuit is filed in your case.  CONTACT YOUR LAWYER RIGHT AWAY TO ADVISE. Good luck to you.... Read Answer

The law states that if repairing the car meets or exceeds 80% of the value of the car, either party can declare the car a total loss. Find a similar car and tell the insurer to pay that price for your aunt's car or buy that car for you. Make sure you OK with your aunt that she will sign the check over to you, too.... Read Answer

The owner AND driver of a vehicle (if the vehicle was being driven with the permission of the owner) become liable if there is an accident. The fact that the other guy wants something does not mean that he/she is entitled to get it. Let your auto insurance lawyer deal with it. If you are really concerned, then have your own personal lawyer get involved with the insurance company lawyer to make sure that you are being protected.... Read Answer

I can't speak to the laws of states other than Florida, but in Florida the owner of a car is just as responsible as the driver of the vehicle. If you get sued, make sure you write the insurance company, demanding that they settle the claim within your policy limits, and send it certified mail, return receipt requested.... Read Answer

First and foremost, do not handle an injury case on your own. Hire an experienced personal injury lawyer or the insurance company will take complete advantage of your ignorance otf the process.  A couple of things that must be considered are: will your injuries require surgery; what are your outstanding medical bills; what are your lost wages in the past and in the future; what are your expected medical bills in the future;  and what are your future medical bills going to be related to this collision.  Any lawyer who tells you what the value of your case is without this information, get up and run as fast as you can.  Chances are they are blowing smoke and yo will be very disappointed with the results you receive. HIRE A LAWYER TO REPRESENT YOU IMMEDIATELY! DO NOT TALK TO INSURANCE COMPANIES UNTIL YOU HIRE A LAWYER. Many times I am called by clients who tried to resolve their cases by themselves and, after they have reached a wall with the insurance adjuster, they call me.  Usually, they have done (like not treating for their injuries) or said something (admissions concerning liability or injuries) which has negatively affected the value of their cases. Be smart enough to hire someone who knows the process and can protect you from the unscrupulous adjuster or yourself.       ... Read Answer

If you were married at the time of the collision, then the simple answer is yes. Your spouse maintains a "loss of consortium" claim. This is because your spouse loses certain "services" that you provided prior to your injuries. Although intimacy is part of the package of "services" you lose, there are many other consortium damages. For example if you were the person who cooked meals and your spouse had to perform this job while you were injured, this is a service your spouse has lost. Housework, laundry, lawn care, driving the children, grocery shopping, remodeling, etc. are examples of services which a spouse may take over for you. These services are given very little consideration by the insurance adjuster prior to filing suit.  However, your spouses name must be on the check or your spouse may make a claim after you have resolved your claim. ... Read Answer

From your facts, I assume you have already hired counsel who has advised you of the dog bite exclusion? If that assumption is correct, you may still pursue a suit against the woman and if you prevail on the suit, you could go after her assets. If she doesnt have any assets, there may be a way to pursue remedies against her landlord if she was renting. Obviously, a free consultation would be the best approach to analyzing all the issues in your case.    Stephen Black, Esq.  Personal Injury lawyer 30 minute free consultations 407-581-2581... Read Answer

Um......nope. Not buying it. I can buy the extortion and crazy cabbie. When you add in you lost your job, you got arrested and your son got 8 months extended time, THAT says there was truth to the allegations not that they were false. There is no doubt that anyone merely claiming "little white baggies" does not result in anyones arrest let alone more jail time absent more. ... Read Answer

You should hire counsel asap. Claims against any governmental agency have shorter time periods for filing the applicably required notices and claims. The county doesnt have your direct interests in mind. They are only interested in minimizing the amount they would pay you, not in justice. Again dont attempt to handle this case by yourself. Hire a competent accident atty. Most work off a contingency fee agreement , meaning they dont get paid unless you win.. Stephen Black 407-581-2581... Read Answer

If this was an on the job injury, you may have a claim against your employer under the workmans comp laws. Additionally, you also may have a third party claim against the manufacturer of the product that caused your injury. Hire a personal injury lawyer/workermans comp lawyer in yiur area without further delay....good luck... Read Answer