A plaintiff seeks pain and suffering damages from the defendant in personal injury lawsuits. These damages are economic, meaning quantifiable losses such as lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and medical bills, and non-economic damages, which are non-quantifiable, and include pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Pain and suffering refers to the physical
Most of the time when we drive, we see motorcycles on the road. While motorcycles are often a form of leisure and transportation, due to the sheer exposure that the motorcyclist faces many ask themselves “Are Motorcycles Dangerous?”. Motorcycles offer no protection from impact, and their smaller size makes them harder to see, increasing accident
Negligence Examples must be proved before holding someone legally accountable for accidents that cause damages, especially injuries. In civil law, negligence is determined based on whether the defendant had a duty to care, breached that duty, the breach of that duty caused the plaintiff to sustain injuries and these injuries resulted in damages. A personal
When you receive medical care at a hospital, you are entrusting your health, and in some cases your life, to a medical provider. Doctors, nurses, and hospital staff are trained to practice medicine in the best interest of the patient, but sometimes, mistakes happen and the patient is harmed in the process. In the case
Car accidents are high stress events that have physical, psychological, and practical consequences. People may experience physical trauma as well as shock immediately. Whether minor to severe, physical injuries can cause pain, discomfort, and in some cases, permanent disabilities. Further, the emotional impact of an accident may include a range of emotions that are difficult
South Florida is home to year-around beautiful weather, scenic views, and a plethora of restaurants and attractions. It is no surprise that Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Miami are hotspots for tourists and residents alike. But South Florida is also home to significant traffic and congestion. For tourists and residents, rideshare options
An elderly woman is using a cane at the crosswalk and an oncoming speeding vehicle fails to stop. A college student pulls away from a parking lot with alcohol in his system and fails to see someone jogging at night. Both situations lead to life-changing pedestrian accidents. A pedestrian accidents can be particularly devastating because
There are many times when a personal injury case gets settled before a lawsuit is ever filed. With the help of elite South Florida injury attorneys like those at Clayton Trial Lawyers (“CTL”), your case may never get to court. However, if your case is one that’s ripe for a lawsuit, you should be informed
While we might think of car accidents when we hear about personal injury claims or lawsuits, slip and fall incidents also fall under the umbrella of “personal injury” claims, and if necessary, can result in litigation. Broadly speaking, “personal injury” refers to any bodily injury or harm that an individual has suffered as a result
Slip and fall accidents can result in moderate to severe injuries. Such injuries may include broken or fractured bones, as well as head injuries. While slip and fall accidents often occur on private property, such as business premises, these accidents can also occur in public areas, such as a sidewalk in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County,
