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How long does it take for me to get paid for my damages as a result of a motor vehicle accident
Recovering your personal injury damages as a result of someone else’s negligence can take anywhere between a day, or ten years, with the average being about one year if there is a settlement, or two years if there is a trial. In an automobile accident, there are two areas of recoverable damages….
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I have been involved in an accident, what is my case worth?
What is the Value of My Case: The most important question a client can ask an attorney at the onset of a case or at the onset of a consultation is: “What is the value of case.” The case value is based on two components. 1. Proportion of Liability; and 2. Damages sustained in the…
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I was involved in a car accident and the police officer said I was at fault, but I was not. What can I do
Normally, if the police officer did not witness the accident, then the police report is hearsay and not admissible in generally, it won’t be admissible in Court. Also, in a personal injury case, the Court reviews the accident de novo, meaning that it will not use the determination of a police officer as to who…
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As a Plaintiff, What Are Benefits of a Jury?
Our system of jurisprudence originated with their fundamental right for a trial by jury. In other words, our system of justice was intended to be governed by the will of our peers; to have fate and wrongdoing be determined by a pool of society rather than a single authoritarian power. When an individual or an entity…
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Work Place Injury – What can I do if I broke my leg on the job and the boss doesn’t want to pay me for sitting around?
Work Place Injury The laws surrounding work place injury, in Florida, fall under Chapter 440 of the Florida Statutes and the Workers’ Compensation laws. The first thing you need to do is report your injury to your employer and file a claim. Florida Law protects an employee from retaliation as a result of filing a…
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