When dealing with a personal injury case, you might ask yourself, why do lawyers want to settle out of court? Deciding whether to settle a personal injury case out of court or to take it to trial is pivotal. This choice can dramatically affect the speed, cost, privacy, and potential compensation of your legal resolution. Key Takeaways Should You...
read morePain and suffering damages are a substantial aspect of many injury settlements or awards. While you might expect reimbursement for expenses like medical bills and lost wages, you may wonder if you are entitled to recover compensation for the toll your injury has taken on your everyday life. Specifically, you may wonder, How is pain and suffering calculated in...
read moreUnderstanding Florida insurance law’s specific rules and deadlines is crucial to protecting your rights after an accident. As a part of a broad, sweeping no-fault insurance law reform, Florida made some critical changes to personal injury protection (PIP) auto insurance law. One of them is the 90-day rule. In this blog, we have compiled the need-to-know information about some...
read moreIf you’ve been injured in Florida and are considering legal action, you probably have many questions. Will your case go to trial or settle out of court? How often do personal injury cases go to trial in the Sunshine State? In this post, we discuss the personal injury trial process, including the chances of going to trial, the factors...
read moreWalking in Florida can be dangerous – over 10,000 pedestrian-related accidents happened in 2023 alone. These accidents often leave victims with lifelong consequences, and over 700 resulted in death. James Horne Law fights for the rights of all personal injury victims. If you need a pedestrian accident attorney in Florida, call our firm to see if we can help...
read moreSettling vs. going to court is a crucial decision when someone files a personal injury claim and receives a settlement offer to compensate for their injuries. These offers may seem attractive, but accepting them too quickly can come with unseen risks. At James Horne Law PA, many of our clients receive these offers and ask us, Should I settle...
read moreUnderstanding school bus accident compensation for student injuries is crucial as every day, millions of children ride buses to and from school. Parents and guardians trust these buses with their children’s safety. Sadly, 3,000 Florida school bus accidents occurred in 2022 alone. James Horne Law can help you if your child was injured in a school bus accident. Our...
read moreDealing with the aftermath of an accident is stressful. You may face expensive medical bills and significant recovery time depending on your injuries. But if you are in an accident and unable to work for weeks or months, you’re likely wondering how to pay those bills and cover the rest of your costs. In Florida, if you suffer injury...
read moreThere are many things to love about living in Florida, from its beaches and wildlife reserves to its metropolitan areas and nightlife. With plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures that allow for outdoor activities even during winter, Florida offers something that many people in other states envy. However, any Floridian who has spent significant time in the Sunshine State...
read moreIf you are involved in an accident, the physical toll on your body can be significant. Any injury sustained in an accident has the potential to disrupt your life. You may accumulate significant medical bills, miss work, or even be unable to work again. When someone fails to act responsibly, they can end up causing a serious accident that...
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