My First Jury Trial – “You Want Me to Try That Case?”

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Years ago when I was a new attorney at a relatively large Tampa personal injury firm, the partners decided that it was time I expanded my courtroom experience to an actual jury trial on an injury case. Excited, yet nervous, I inquired about the case they had in mind. They kind of smirked and said, “It’s the kind of case even a new trial lawyer can’t screw up.” Intrigued and relieved, I asked for more information about this great car crash case that was a Read More + Read More +

Why Should I Settle My Injury Case?

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Many people who suffer a serious injury are reluctant to hire an injury attorney because “I don’t want to end up in court.” In reality, very few cases end up in front of a jury. Most claims settle long before then. The real reason to settle an injury claim rather than trying it in front of a jury trial is summed up in two words: reducing risk. As you sit there waiting for 6 jurors to return their verdict, you will get full value of Read More + Read More +

If Texting and Driving Doesn’t Get You Killed, It Will Get You A Ticket

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Believe it or not, Florida is one of only five states in the country not to legally ban texting and driving. That may be coming to an end very soon. Recently the Florida Senate voted 36-0 to ban this nasty activity that has killed as many as 11 teenagers a day in this country.  A unanimous vote in Tallahassee is about as unlikely as a teenager without a smart phone. So this is sailing through the Legislature with no resistance. Next, the bill will be Read More +

Let’s Talk Car Insurance! “Zzzzzzzz….(snore)…….”

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This might be the most important thing you read today, but it may also be the most boring. Nobody likes to discuss car insurance, so I’ll keep it short. You need UM/UIM car insurance on your policy! It could save you and your family… Let me explain: So many people in Florida think they have “full coverage”. That phrase is so misused it has almost no meaning. When you buy car insurance you’re actually buying about five different types of insurance. “PIP” –  will pay Read More +

How To Be Your Own Best Advocate in Personal Injury Cases

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When a client asks if there’s anything they can do to assist me with their personal injury claim, the answer is always, absolutely. First, when an injured client isn’t feeling well, it’s easy to become forgetful, easily distracted and lose mental acuity. It may help to print out these simple steps to ensure that you’re doing as much as you can to help yourself out medically as well as to enhance your legal claim. Always, always keep your doctor appointments. Failure to timely treat will Read More +

In Defense of Personal Injury Attorneys Everywhere!

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Maybe I’m a little sensitive lately. Last week a favorite political blogger of mine referred to a politician’s television address and described him “as sweaty as a personal injury lawyer.”  I was offended. It wasn’t funny. It doesn’t even make any sense. I know the indictment of the profession and am familiar with all the derogatory terms that won’t be regaled here for those who delight in lawyer-bashing. Suffice it to say, “ambulance chaser” sums it up.  Some of my colleagues make light of this Read More + Read More +