Frequently Asked Questions

What Type of Personal Injury Law do you practice?

Our Tampa Attorneys Have Over 100 Yrs. Personal Injury Law Experience Representing: Automobile Accidents / Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Workers' Compensation, Nursing Home Abuse, Dog & Animal Bites, Slip And Fall, or any other type of injury caused by the fault of another.  Read More...  

What is wrongful death?

Under Florida Law, when the death of a person is caused by the wrongful act, or negligence of any person, including those occurring on navigable waters, and the event would have entitled the person injured to maintain an action and recover damages if death had not ensued, the person that would have been liable for damages had death not ensued shall be liable for damages as specified in the Florida Wrongful Death Act. Read More...

What About Injuries On the Job?

There are several types of benefits under workers compensation. These are medical benefits, temporary disability benefits, retraining benefits, permanent disability and death benefits. Medical benefits provide 100% payment of all reasonable medical charges caused by injury or occupational disease. Read More...  

What Do You Do If You Are In A Motor Cycle Accident?

If a motor cycle accident occurs, state law requires that certain procedures must be followed. No matter who was at fault in a two motor cycle accident, both parties must stop at the scene. Make sure to exchange names and addresses and insurance company information. You should also call the police. Read More...  

Do I Need Money for Costs To Represent My Case?

Many attorneys who handle cases on a contingency fee basis or by charging an hourly rate for their services require their clients to pay the expenses or costs of bringing the claim. However, we recognize that many people are unable to bear the costs of bringing a claim. Read More...

What is Negligence?

Negligence is the failure to use reasonable care, that is, when you do something that a reasonably careful person wouldn't do under the circumstances. Reasonable care on the part of a professional, like a doctor or lawyer, is recognized as acceptable if it follows the standards of practice in that profession. Otherwise, we need to look at the definition of negligence under the law.  Read More...

What Is A Valid Slip N Fall Accident?

The area of law dealing with slip and fall accidents is known as "premises liability." This refers to the responsibility held by the person or company who owns, maintains, or is otherwise in control of property. Private homes, government buildings, and businesses such as malls, grocery stores, hardware stores, discounts department stores, etc. are all "premises" where liability can arise from an accident. Read More...

What is 'PIP' Insurance?

"PIP" stands for Personal Injury Protection insurance. Florida law requires each owner of a motor vehicle to carry "PIP" or Personal Injury Protection insurance on their car as a condition of having a valid registration. The minimum coverage that must be carried to comply with the law is $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection and $10,000 of property damage liability. Read More...

What is Uninsured Motorist Insurance?

Uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance is a type of insurance you can carry to protect yourself if an uninsured or underinsured driver causes injury to you. In Florida, although each driver is required to carry Personal Injury Protection insurance and Property Damage Liability insurance, there is no law that requires drivers to carry coverage for injuries they might cause. Read More...

What About Nursing Home Residents Rights?

Nothing is scarier than the prospect of placing a loved one in a nursing home or feeling that a loved one is being mistreated in a nursing home. Florida statutes guarantee special rights to all nursing home residents. These rights include the right to civil and religious liberties and the right of independent personal decisions. Read More...

What is Product Liability Law?

These type of cases will usually involve an item purchased by a consumer that has either malfunctioned or been designed in a negligent way. There are many issues involved in product liability cases that are unique to this area of law. Read More...  

What if My Child Is Injured?

As a parent of a minor child injured by the negligence of others, you will have the responsibility to present the claim, as parent and guardian, of your minor child. The damages that are pursued in a claim or lawsuit involving a minor child are determined on a case by case basis. Read More...

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