Legal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We are often asked many of the same questions by our clients, so we have put together answers for some of the most common. Please click on a link below to learn more and have your questions answered.

What Is SSI Disability?

SSI—also known as Supplemental Security Income—is a program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA provides these benefits to...

What Does Liability Mean?

Liability implies that a person or party is financially responsible for paying damages to a person who suffered an injury...

What Are Typical Car Accident Settlement Amounts?

If you have suffered injuries in a car accident, you may be thinking about pursuing damages. You may also be...

Should I Hire A Lawyer After A Minor Car Accident?

Florida law does not require you to hire a lawyer after a car accident, no matter how minor or severe...

How Long After An Accident Can You File A Claim?

Under Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a), you generally must file a personal injury lawsuit within four years of an accident. If...

What Is a Compulsory Medical Exam?

A compulsory medical examination (CME) is an examination conducted by an insurance carrier’s physician that a company uses to defend...

What Is An Example Of A Coup Injury?

A coup injury is a type of nonpenetrative brain injury caused by trauma to the head. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)...

Is Whiplash a Coup or Contrecoup Injury?

Whiplash is a type of neck injury that occurs when a person’s neck violently jerks back and forth due to...

What Illnesses Were Caused By the Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune?

As more time passed, researchers became more aware of the myriad of illnesses caused by the water contamination at Camp...

Is There a Class Action Lawsuit Against Camp Lejeune?

There is not a current class action lawsuit against Camp Lejeune, but that does not mean you have no legal...

Is the Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune Covered Under PACT?

Yes, the water contamination at Camp Lejeune is covered under PACT. PACT now clears the way for these lawsuits by...

How Do I File A Claim For Camp Lejeune Water Contamination?

You can file a claim for Camp Lejeune water contamination by pursuing benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs...

What Were the Effects of the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination?

On August 10th of 2022, President Biden signed the ‘Honoring our PACT Act of 2022’ into law. The Act brings...

What Was in the Drinking Water at Camp Lejeune?

Various hazardous chemicals were in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune for several decades, tests show. Service members and their...

What Is the Average Settlement for a Car Accident in Florida?

There are dozens of factors that can affect the value of your damages, so there is no average settlement for...

What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer?

Although you do not have to hire legal representation to help you pursue a claim for your injuries and damages,...

Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

Many car accidents seem relatively minor at first. You may be able to drive your car home from the scene...

Will My Car Accident Case Go to Court?

If you sustained serious injuries in a car accident another driver’s negligence caused, you have the legal right to pursue...

What Happens If The At-Fault Party Doesn’t Have Car Insurance?

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reported over 400,000 car accidents in 2018. If you were hit by...

Can You Sue for Emotional Distress in Florida?

You can sue for emotional distress in Florida after a car accident if it was due to someone else’s negligent...

What to Do If Your Uber Got into an Accident in Florida

If your Uber driver gets into an accident in Florida, Uber may be responsible for your damages. Before you pursue...

How Can I Prove Negligence for a Truck Accident?

To prove negligence in truck accident cases, you must show the truck driver legally owed you a duty of care,...

How Long Do You Have to Go to the Doctor After a Slip and Fall?

Seeing a physician as soon as possible after your injury is best, as delaying treatment can make it difficult to...

How Many Truck Accidents Happen Annually?

A staggering number of truck accidents happen annually. According to the most recent information from the Insurance Institute for Highway...

Can You Heal a Damaged Brain?

Yes. Depending on the severity of the brain injury and damage suffered, you can heal a damaged brain with targeted treatment, surgery,...

Can Paralysis Be Cured?

Can paralysis be cured? Technically, there is no means by which permanent paralysis be cured. However, paralyzed individuals may be...

Can I Handle My Own Auto Accident Case Without an Attorney in Orlando, FL?

You are not required to work with an attorney to pursue losses in an Orlando car accident case. However, there...

What Does State Farm Consider a Total Loss?

State Farm considers a vehicle a total loss if: The cost of repairs exceeds the vehicle’s Actual Cash Value (ACV)...

Has Anyone Won a Lawsuit Against Roundup?

Multiple plaintiffs have won lawsuits against Roundup’s manufacturer. According to The New York Times, an Oakland, California, couple was awarded more...

Can I Sue a Trucking Company for an Accident Caused by Its Driver?

You can sue a trucking company for an accident caused by its driver. Employers have vicarious liability for their employees. If the...