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
Car accidents leave victims hurt, in financial and emotional distress, and out of work for days, weeks, months, and in some cases, years. The elite professionals at Clayton Trial Lawyers (“CTL”) understand that car accidents are extremely stressful events, and we work diligently on your behalf to settle your case as efficiently as possible so
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
If you are suffering from a disability in Florida, you’re not alone. About twenty-five percent (25%) of Florida residents have been diagnosed with some form of disability. Many of Florida’s disabled residents face challenges with finding and maintaining a job, navigating government-administrated financial benefits, and taking advantage of insurance claims. You need a Florida disability
An accident—especially one that results in an injury—can be an incredibly stressful event. Sometimes, tragically, the result of an accident can be life-changing. While the decision to consider and hire a personal injury attorney to represent you is a highly personal decision, it is important to consider a variety of questions to ensure that you
How car accidents are filed with insurance companies in Florida Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that typically, the auto insurance companies will cover medical expenses and property damages associated with a car accident. The at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for paying their property and medical expenses, according to the insurance plan, while the
Thousands of people are injured every year as a result of slip and fall accidents. These accidents may be at a business, in an apartment building, or outside, such as near a construction site or on a sidewalk, for example. But what the settings often have in common is that the accident occurred on someone
