by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Apr 4, 2016 | Accidents, Attorney, Florida, injury, Law, Medical
The premise of filing a personal injury case in a civil court of law is to seek fair compensation for an injury caused by intentional or negligent intent. Most damages awarded are sought to be competent and are generally not punitive in nature. As no criminal...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Mar 23, 2016 | Attorney, Florida, Law, Medical
Punitive damages fall under a Florida section of tort law, or personal injury law that allows for damages to be awarded to a personal injury victim above and beyond normal compensation. The purpose of them is as the name suggests. They are punitive in nature in an...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Mar 7, 2016 | Accidents, Attorney, Florida, injury, Law, Medical
We have all heard it said that emotional pain and suffering can be awarded in a court of law. But what does that exactly mean and how does it get determined? How is it that one person can receive S100,000 while another receives millions? It is true that emotional...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Mar 2, 2016 | Accidents, Attorney, Florida, Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims are unique under Florida personal injury statute in that the person filing the claim is not the victim. Only an appointed personal representative can bring forth a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased. An attorney is not required to...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Feb 9, 2016 | Accidents, Attorney, Medical
Beauty; they say it is in the eye of the beholder. We really do not believe that. You can tell by all the people getting cosmetic surgery these days. Celebrities use cosmetic surgery to try and maintain their youth to stay employable as well as alter their...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Jan 5, 2016 | Attorney, Florida, injury, Wrongful Death
We are in the time of year most associated with food. Food is everywhere. Coworkers are bringing cookies and dishes in for office gatherings. Families are getting together for dinners. And let’s not forget all that turkey leftovers! Yes, we eat more at this time...