| Read Time: 3 minutes | Personal Injury

School Bus Accident: Pursuing Compensation for Student Injuries

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 firm can identify the liable parties, assess damages, and pursue fair...

read more
| Read Time: 3 minutes | Personal Injury

Is It Best to Settle Out of Court?

Is it best to settle out of court? This is a crucial decision when you receive a settlement offer in a personal injury case. Defendants often propose settlements after a plaintiff files a claim, leaving you to accept the offer or proceed to trial. At James Horne Law PA, we can guide you through this decision-making process. We carefully...

read more
| Read Time: 3 minutes | Boat Accidents

What to Do If You Were in a Boat Accident in Florida

There were 700 boating accidents in Florida in 2022, leading to 65 deaths and many severe injuries. The accidents are often sudden and unexpected. The force of a collision can toss passengers into the water, making the accident even more dangerous.  James Horne Law can help you after a Florida boat accident. We can assist you in complying with...

read more
| Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal Injury

How to Recover Lost Wages After a Personal Injury

Dealing 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 more
| Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal Injury

The Impact of Weather Conditions on Personal Injury Claims

There 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 more
| Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal Injury

Catastrophic Injuries and Their Long-Term Consequences

If 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...

read more
| Read Time: 4 minutes | Auto Accidents

Average Rideshare Accident Settlement in Florida 

No one expects to be in an accident while using Uber or Lyft. Most of us call on ridesharing services because we appreciate the convenience and safety they provide. When the unexpected happens, the injuries suffered in these collisions can substantially impact your life, and it’s important to recover just compensation. If you sustained injuries in a ridesharing collision,...

read more
| Read Time: 3 minutes | Auto Accidents

Do Motorcyclists Always Have the Right of Way

While most people drive cars to get around daily, many opt for the convenience and exhilaration that riding a motorcycle provides. Motorcycles offer many benefits to riders, including fuel efficiency and ease of travel. Unfortunately, with these benefits also comes risks. Motorcyclists are at higher risk of accidents while out on the roadway. When struck or involved in a...

read more
| Read Time: 3 minutes | Medical Malpractice

Cerebral Palsy and Birth Injuries: Causes, Symptoms and Legal Options

Bringing a child into this world should be one of the happiest moments of your life. However, a negligent medical professional can turn a birthing experience into a nightmare. If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and you believe their condition resulted from medical mistakes before, during, or after birth, contact an attorney today. Cerebral palsy requires lifelong...

read more
| Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal Injury

How Do You Calculate Pain and Suffering?

Determining pain and suffering as a measure of damages is a complex yet imprecise calculation. It involves either determining the amount of suffering a person endures daily or multiplying the total amount of economic damages a person receives by some number, usually between one and five. Unlike adding up economic damages, like medical expenses or lost wages, juries and...

read more