Personal Injury Blog
What is Considered a Reasonable Person in a Negligence Case?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Mar 10, 2021 in Personal InjuryThe reasonable person standard is often applied in a personal injury case to assess whether negligence caused or contributed to an accident and resulted in injuries and damages. Our lawyers at Gordon & Partners have helped many injury victims prove fault…
Read MoreWhat Medical Expenses Are Considered Reasonable and Necessary to an Insurer?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Feb 17, 2021 in Personal InjuryIf you have been injured in an accident caused by another’s negligence, you may be eligible to recover multiple types of damages – including medical expenses. Florida is a no-fault insurance state, so you will need to go through your own insurer for payment…
Read MoreWhen to Provide Medical Records to an Insurance Company
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jan 06, 2021 in Personal InjuryIf you decide to pursue a claim after being injured in an accident, the insurance company may request to see all medical records concerning your injuries and medical treatments. They will need to corroborate your records with medical bills you submitted…
Read MoreHow Serious Must an Injury Be for a Plaintiff to File a Lawsuit?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Nov 19, 2020 in Personal InjuryFlorida is a no-fault state, which means that if you are injured in an accident caused by another person’s negligence, you can recover damages from your own insurance provider regardless of fault. However, when it comes to sustaining a more serious injury,…
Read MoreCan an Injury Lawsuit Be Affected If a Victim Has Not Fully Healed?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Nov 10, 2020 in Personal InjuryLawsuits can take anywhere from months to years to resolve. This is why many personal injury cases are settled before a case even heads to court. However, it may still take some time to settle a personal injury case because your lawyer will need to wait…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Work With a Lawyer on a Contingency Fee Basis?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jun 08, 2020 in Personal InjuryMany personal injury victims may be fearful of dealing with a lawyer because they do not have the means to pay for legal services. This does not have be the case if you retain a lawyer who works on a contingency fee basis, which means he or she agrees…
Read MoreUsing a Letter of Protection in a Personal Injury Case
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 12, 2020 in Personal InjuryAfter being injured in an accident, many victims may not be aware that they are responsible for paying for any necessary medical treatment until a personal injury case is settled. Oftentimes, health insurance providers may refuse to cover medical expenses…
Read MoreFiling a Personal Injury Claim Against a Government Entity
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Mar 18, 2020 in Personal InjuryIf you are injured because of the negligence of another person, you generally have the right to pursue compensation against the at-fault party. The same may be true if a government entity is involved, but the process is more complicated and may involve…
Read MoreShould I Accept the Initial Settlement Offer From the Insurance Company?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Feb 11, 2020 in Personal InjuryAfter being injured in an accident, the insurance company may reach out to you and try to quickly resolve your claim. But will the initial settlement offer be enough to cover all of your expenses? This is why it is important to understand the full extent…
Read MoreFactors That May Prolong Settling a Personal Injury Case
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jan 02, 2020 in Personal InjuryOne of the most common questions that personal injury victims ask is: how long will my case take to settle? Since every case is different, the amount of time it will take will depend on several factors, some of which can cause certain cases to take longer…
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