How to Prepare for a Deposition
March 27, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
Depositions are used frequently in Miami personal injury cases, and a deposition can make a world of difference in your case. It is important to know what a deposition is, how it affects your case, and how to prepare for a deposition. An experienced Miami personal injury lawyer can also help you handle a...
Read more10 Tips for Maximizing Compensation in Your Personal Injury Case in Miami, FL
March 5, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
A personal injury or accident can turn your life upside down. In an instance, you sustained injuries, need expensive medical treatment, and cannot work. Who will pay you for your expenses, pain, and suffering? Under Florida tort laws, an injured person can seek financial recovery from the party who caused their injuries. Compensation can...
Read moreWhat Are Nominal Damages?
March 1, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
Normally, the plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit will seek compensatory damages (medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more). Sometimes, they might also seek punitive damages. Once in a while, a party might seek nominal damages. Nominal damages typically add up to $1, or $1 plus legal fees. Most often, it is a court’s...
Read moreWhat Should I Do With My Personal Injury Settlement Money?
February 9, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
A personal injury settlement can take a while to recover, especially if it’s for a substantial amount. But once you finally get ahold of your settlement money, you might be compelled to think, “I won a settlement — now what?” Knowing what to do with settlement money, while exciting, is also something that requires...
Read moreChristmas Tree Fires: How Common Are They?
January 4, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
Every Christmas, there are people who experience tragedy on a day that is supposed to be about joy and celebration. When Christmas tree fires break out in the home, the results can be devastating and deadly. While the number of these tragic incidents is not statistically large, for the families affected by Christmas tree...
Read moreThe Different Types of Negligence in Personal Injury Claims
November 24, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in an accident and someone else was at fault, you can seek compensation for your injuries from the at-fault party. In most cases, you will need to establish that they were negligent to recover compensation. Negligence is a legal term that essentially means failing to exercise a reasonable amount of...
Read moreHow Long After a Deposition Will I Get a Settlement?
October 20, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
The timeline for a Miami personal injury case depends on the facts specific to the situation. Some personal injury claims that do not involve severe injuries or disputes related to fault might settle within a few months (or less) after the victim completes medical treatment. However, some personal injury cases are more complex. They...
Read moreSecrets of Accident Claims Against GEICO Revealed
October 11, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
GEICO – Government Employees Insurance Company – began in 1936 and has grown to become the second-largest provider of car insurance in the United States. With over 28 million vehicles insured across multiple states, its influence is considerable. In large part due to its budget-friendly options depicted through talking gecko commercials, amongst other quirky...
Read moreWhat Is the Difference Between Personal Injury Case Managers and Paralegals?
August 10, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
A small law firm might consist of one lawyer and one receptionist. A slightly larger law firm might consist of three or four lawyers plus a support staff. Two of the most common roles played by support staff are personal injury case manager and paralegal. These roles are distinct, although, in practice, their duties...
Read moreHow Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Make in Miami, Florida?
August 4, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
Unlike most other lawyers, Miami personal injury lawyers don’t charge by the “billable hour.” Instead, they use the contingency fee system to determine how much you must pay for their services. For this reason, it is impossible to predict in advance exactly how much money a Miami personal injury lawyer will make representing you....
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