What You Must Prove to Win a Slip-and-Fall Injury Claim
Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents can cause severe or even fatal injuries. Aside from motor vehicle accidents, they’re the second most commonly filed personal injury claim or lawsuit. These accidents are part of what is known as the law of premises liability. They can happen in stores, homes or even on publicly owned property. According to […]
Steps to Take Following a Motorcycle Accident
If you are injured in a motorcycle crash with an automobile or other motor vehicle in or around Bradenton, the chances are that you weren’t even seen. The accident probably involved a left turn or lane change too. Does that sound familiar? Assuming it does, here are the steps that you need to take to […]
Can Failure to Wear Your Seat Belt Lower the Value of Your Claim?
Were you recently involved in a car accident? If so, you may now be attempting to file a claim for compensation. Your purpose will be to recover the costs you have had for medical treatment, the wages you have lost from missing time at work, as well as pain and suffering. However, there may be […]
The Basics of Personal Injury Law
You face the risk of personal injury everyday. When you are working, shopping, driving or even walking. If you suffer physical harm through the negligence of a person, group or company, you may consider taking legal action against the party that was responsible for your injury. However, you will need the services of an attorney […]
Texting and Driving: How Many Accidents Does It Really Cause?
Texting and driving has been a prevalent issue recently. Many states and municipalities have adopted laws to punish people caught texting and driving. The digital world makes cell phone and mobile device use while driving more common. This creates a danger on roadways, as drivers are distracted and frequently cause accidents. Texting while driving statistics […]
Why You Should Not Accept a Cash Offer for Your Accident
In some accidents, the person who caused the accident may offer a cash payment to avoid insurance or police involvement. While these offers may be tempting, in most situations you should decline the offer and pursue a formal claim for damages. Bradenton FL injury attorneys can help you pursue a settlement amount that adequately compensates […]
Does Your Insurance Cover Uninsured Drivers in an Accident? Why That’s Important
Florida has one of the highest percentages of uninsured drivers in the country. According to the Insurance Information Institute, about 26.7 percent of all drivers in the state are uninsured. As per the Bradenton Florida car accident lawyers at the Neri Law Group, Florida is a no-fault insurance state. If you’re injured in an accident, […]
How to Begin a Wrongful Death Case for Your Loved One
When a person’s death is caused by the intentional act or carelessness and negligence of another person or entity, the decedent’s family members can seek damages through a wrongful death lawsuit pursuant to Florida Statute 768.19. Wrongful death cases are not criminal in nature. Criminal courts do not have the authority to award damages. Instead, […]
Holiday Travel Do’s and Don’ts
With all of the gatherings of friends and family over the holidays, millions of Floridians will be traveling in passenger vehicles. As per the Center for Advanced Public Safety at the University of Alabama, motor vehicle accidents are expected to increase on Christmas Eve by 18 percent more than over Thanksgiving. If you are injured […]
FL Trucking Accident Causes (& How an Attorney Can Help!)
A semi-truck and trailer can be more than 70 feet long and weigh up to 80,000 pounds. If you get hit by such a gigantic piece of machinery at highway speed, you will be lucky to survive.If you do survive, your injuries can be debilitating for life. So, what are some of the common causes […]
