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,
In personal injury lawsuits, a plaintiff sues a defendant according to the theory of negligence. Both “negligence” and “breach of duty” are legal terms of art that are commonly used in the context of personal injury lawsuits. In broad terms, negligence means that someone failed to take reasonable care to prevent harm to another or
If you have been injured in an accident and have filed a claim or lawsuit against the negligent party’s insurance company in order to obtain compensation for your damages, you may not think your social media will affect your claim. However, social media can be a detriment when it comes to your case. Any new
Car accidents can be a traumatic experience, and the adrenaline rush that follows can mask pain and injuries. Understanding the time it takes injuries to show up after a car accident is crucial for seeking appropriate medical care and legal compensation. This blog will explore the various factors that affect the onset of injury symptoms
