Without knowing what the release says or what you may be waiving by signing it, I don't think any attorney can give you an answer on here. I'd highly recommend that you reach out to an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida and who handles personal injury cases for a free... View More

For your medical bills up to a certain extent (usually about $10,000), your PIP covers you, and the insurance directly pays the medical providers. For compensation to you for your pain and suffering and for bills in excess of PIP, you may make a claim if the other party was at fault, and you would... View More

You did not ask a question, but if you would like to know if you might be able to make a claim for compensation to cover medical treatment for your condition, the answer is yes. And if you end up with a permanent scar due to the inability of medical professionals to remove it, you may claim... View More

Florida Workers' comp is a little different in that it's typical to allow your attorney to sign on your behalf on the mediation agreement. If you truly do not want to proceed with the settlement and you've asked your lawyer to try and back out of the settlement, what may happen is... View More

Your friend's rights largely depend on the terms and conditions agreed to when signing up to reside in the dorm. He therefore must schedule a consultation with an attorney and present all relevant writings for review. He can click on the Justia "Find a Lawyer" tab up top or contact... View More

In most instances your employer will have worker compensation immunity from law suit. However, there are certain but rare circumstance where you may be able to file a lawsuit against your employer. In some circumstances, you may be able to pursue both a worker compensation claim and a lawsuit... View More

Depositions are different than trial testimony. Depositions are typically held in a law office and the judge isn't present. You (the deponent) are present, as well as your lawyer, the lawyer taking your deposition and the court reporter. Even though you're not testifying in a courtroom,... View More

A deposition is an interview of a witness under oath, taken in cases for various reasons, primarily for the deposition-taker (the party who is asking the questions) to prepare for trial, and in many cases, to use in support of a summary judgment motion, which requests the court to toss out the... View More

You may have a case. Retain counsel here in Florida on contingency fee, which means you pay nothing unless you win the case. Your case will turn on what evidence you have that the property manager was at fault for this accident (ie lack of lighting, faulty steps, etc) and also the severity of your... View More

The only reason for him to sign a release is if they pay him all the compensation to which he thinks he is entitled.

I am certain that there are many experienced lawyers who will litigate a small claims case against your obnoxious landlord; however, not for free. Why?

(1) Because the amount of money involved is way too small; and

(2) because they cannot collect their fees from the landlord;... View More

Short answer is yes, should they is another question entirely. Many of the norms we typically associate with hospital protocols have been altered by COVID-19. If you suffered an injury as a result of that situation it may be worth contacting an attorney for a private consultation.

Medical... View More

OK so I have had several cases like this. If you see blood in your stool or if you pass blood, don’t be alarmed, because this usually goes away after a while with a very sharp object like glass or sharp plastic is adjusted. If you do pass blood, make sure you take a picture of it so that you can... View More

Most Florida attorneys know very little about Louisiana law. You should ask your question in Justia > Ask a Lawyer > Louisiana.

You can certainly request it, but to find out whether the judge would consider it, call the judge's judicial assistant and ask him/her. You might be required to file a motion to make that request and to set your motion for a telephonic hearing. Or you might be told, "no, you filed suit... View More

You did not say if you got sick from the yogurt. If you did, and you went to the emergency room or an urgent care center, save the yogurt and promptly consult an attorney. If you did not get sick, your remedy is a refund from the store.

No, not required to (if it's not requested via a court document). Whether it would be a good or bad idea to submit the financial affidavit depends on your unique circumstances and your defense strategy. The plaintiff's counsel is likely deciding whether or not to sue you (though suit... View More

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There is no universal answer to your question. It could depend on the bylaws and rules. But as a general matter, you're not talking about a public agency dealing with highway safety data - HOAs can vary widely... View More

You want to contact a member of the Florida Justice Assn who handles malpractice cases in your county. They give free consults. However in some states the workers comp doctor is protected from malpractice claims!

Of course, and you might prevail if you can prove negligence. Ask your worker comp. attorney for more information.