Burn injuries are among the most common injuries Americans face. Burns frequently lead to scarring, disfigurement, loss of sensation and feeling, and numerous other injuries. In many instances, burn injuries are avoidable. Florida residents who suffer burns due to the negligent or careless actions of someone else might be entitled to significant compensation to cover medical bills, lost time at work, and pain and suffering. Determining whether you have a case isn’t always straight-forward. That’s why the team at AJK Legal is...
Florida consistently is among the top states for insurance scams. Some of the headlines are people claiming damages that never happened, faking injuries, and filing dozens of claims that can total hundreds of thousands of dollars. These are critical cases that drive the costs of insurance up in the state that restricts the treatment and compensation available to Floridians who are legitimately hurt in accidents. While huge cases often make the evening news, the vast majority of insurance fraud in the state...
There are lots of false ideas out there about hiring a lawyer. Television, movies, and even the evening news have created a perception of how car accidents happen and how the legal process of handling a claim functions. Some people are under the impression that personal injury lawyers are characterized by the ambulance-chasing lawyer in a cheap suit. Others seem to think that attorneys and insurance companies work together to make as much money as possible through a haze of greed and...
Why They Happen and What to Do When You Are Involved
Florida is a fantastic state for motorcycle riders. With thousands of miles of scenic roads and annual motorcycle events that draw thousands of riders from all over the nation, the Sunshine State is among the most popular states for riders. In fact, Florida is second only to California in the number of drivers who have a motorcycle endorsement. It makes sense that motorcycles are popular in Florida: the...
Car insurance isn’t one of the more enjoyable things to talk about, despite the splashy commercials insurance companies put on television. Understanding the unique Florida car insurance laws and how your coverage is used after a car accident is vital. One of the most common situations our personal injury attorney handles is car accidents involving drivers who don’t have enough insurance.
What Are Florida’s Insurance Laws?
Florida uses a system of automobile insurance known as Personal Injury...
One of the questions after being injured in an accident you might ask is “How much is my claim worth?” We know there are a variety of valid reasons you would want to know the value of a claim. In many cases, people have come to us after an injury with mounting medical bills, lost time at work, and in constant pain and suffering. Knowing how much your injury is worth may put your mind at ease during a stressful time.
Florida has some of the most scenic roads anywhere in the nation, and millions of visitors are drawn each year to tour the state. An unfortunate fact is that Florida highways consistently rank in the top five on lists of the most dangerous roads. Sometimes, you may not be able to avoid driving on a dangerous road, so knowing when and why accidents happen on the worst Florida roads might help you avoid a crash. If you are injured in a car...
When you have been injured in an accident, the last thing you probably think about is how to answer questions attorneys will ask about how your injuries happened. Answering questions incorrectly or inaccurately can significantly impact your chances at making a claim, so it’s important to understand what information an attorney needs to evaluate your claim.
In this article, we will discuss some of the common questions attorneys may ask when they are responding to consultation inquiries. We...
