For the most part, Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to car insurance. What this means is that everyone who registers a vehicle in Fort Lauderdale is required to purchase a personal injury protection policy. The no-fault scheme was built to create an easy pathway for car accident victims to be compensated for…
Yes. Florida law recognizes the rights of an injured person to recover damages that resulted from intentional actions. This type of case, known as an intentional tort, is treated slightly differently than those involving accidental injuries. In a case involving intentional injuries, you must prove that the at-fault party committed the action that resulted in…
In all likelihood, your workplace burn injury will result in a workers’ compensation claim, not a personal injury case. Workers’ compensation is an insurance policy that most employers in Fort Lauderdale are required to purchase for their employees. These policies cover the cost of medical treatment and wage loss after an injury until the individual…
Because each case is valued on its own facts, there really isn’t an “average” burn injury settlement. However, these factors can affect the value of your case: Whether the at-fault party has insurance. Insurance is how most burn injury settlements and awards are paid. While you technically can sue an uninsured person and even go to…
Not without speaking to an experienced burn injury lawyer first. Insurance companies will often offer to settle third party claims quickly. Unfortunately, these offers are generally far lower than the value of the case. The problem is that settlements are a one-time deal: if you agree to the amount that is offered and then later…
According to the Internal Revenue Service, burn injury settlements and awards are not considered to be income and are not subject to tax. However, there is an exception in regards to punitive damages. Punitive damages are sometimes awarded in cases in which the defendant exercised particularly reckless behavior. The damages are not tied to a personal…
Yes and no, respectively. Burn injury cases are complex for those who do not have experience in the legal process or experience with the types of expenses these injuries generally incur. Most burn injury lawyers offer two special services for their clients to ensure that anyone who needs an attorney can afford one. Those services…
Yes. Victims of all accidents can benefit from having a lawyer, for several reasons—and bicyclists are no exception to this rule. First, a lawyer can apprise you of your rights. Because Florida is a no-fault state, many seriously injured victims may not even know of the ability to pursue damage compensation in another way. No-fault…
Oftentimes, victims hesitate to approach a lawyer because they are worried about the cost. This is especially true when victims are facing mounting medical bills from an accident that may have rendered them unable to work. Our bicycle injury lawyers at the Levin Firm work on a contingency fee basis. Lawyers take contingency fees out…
Bring notes and evidence about the accident. The notes should specify how the accident occurred (if you know), who or what caused it, the injuries or other harm you suffered, and what the effect of the accident has been (bills, lack of work, pain, etc.). All successful cases depend on evidence. Evidence is needed both…