Having to file an insurance claim for property damage or personal injury can be a tedious process. In the best-case scenario, the claim will be fairly standard and settle easily. However, in larger, more complex cases, insurance claim disputes may compromise the compensation that you receive for your losses. 

In several instances, hiring an experienced lawyer to help settle an insurance claim is crucial to receiving the compensation that you deserve. Examples of scenarios that often require legal services include: Continue reading “When To Hire A Lawyer For An Insurance Claim” →

As an employee, you’re entitled to fair compensation for your work. Millions of Americans are covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, which helps ensure that employees are fairly paid. 

If you’re covered under the FLSA and your employer has failed to properly compensate you for overtime work, it may be time to file an overtime claim. Keep reading to learn more about your overtime rights under the FLSA and whether you may need to file a claim.  Continue reading “When to File an Overtime Claim” →

After being in an auto accident, it’s important to promptly file a claim with your car insurance company. Upon approval of your claim, you’ll receive compensation for losses such as damage to your vehicle and medical expenses. 

The process of filing an insurance claim after an auto accident can vary depending on the extent of the damages and the at-fault party. With that said, Florida is a “no-fault” state, meaning that drivers turn to their own insurance companies to file personal injury claims after an accident, regardless of who was at fault.  Continue reading “What Is the Process of Filing an Auto Accident Claim?” →

The Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, grants eligible employees a maximum of 12 weeks of unpaid leave with guaranteed job protection. Under current federal law, employers must legally respect their employees’ rights in the State of Florida. 

FMLA Eligibility

To take job-protected leave under FMLA, you must first prove a legitimate family or medical reason. The qualifying reasons for 12 weeks of leave within a 12-month period under FMLA include: Continue reading “Who’s Eligible for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?” →

Premises liability is a commonly used term in personal injury law. It’s designed to protect individuals in the unfortunate event of an injury or harm, stemming from a property owner’s negligence. 

To learn more about premises liability in the State of Florida, we will get into more details below. 

Defining Premises Liability

Premises liability is involved in personal injury cases that occur due to unsafe conditions caused by the property owner’s negligence. In Florida and across the U.S., property owners are legally required to maintain their properties and ensure a hazard-free environment, to protect the safety of their visitors. Continue reading “What is Premises Liability?” →

Wrongful death lawsuits are conducted when someone is at legal fault for the death of another. In this type of lawsuit, the deceased’s surviving loved ones can reap compensation for their losses.

Continue reading to learn more about the ins and outs of wrongful death lawsuits.  

When Can a Wrongful Death Claim Be Filed?

A wrongful death claim can be made for any type of accidental death, regardless of the cause. If the defendant’s wrongful action resulted in the death of the victim, this type of legal claim is applicable. Negligence, intentional acts, medical malpractice, and product liability are all possible causes of a wrongful death lawsuit.  Continue reading “How Do Wrongful Death Lawsuits Work?” →