How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Florida?
There’s nothing worse than unexpectedly losing a loved one. When this occurs due to another’s negligence or carelessness, the experience can be even more devastating. If this has happened to you, please accept our deepest sympathies. The attorneys with The Eberst Law Firm will be here to help if you choose to pursue justice against those who caused your suffering. Our attorneys have extensive experience in wrongful death cases. We know how to investigate accidents to determine blame. Once that investigation is complete, we aggressively pursue compensation from all of the parties that contributed to the tragedy. While money obviously won’t make up for your loss, it will make those responsible face accountability. You can schedule a free case evaluation by contacting us online or calling 1-888-CALL-JON. What is Wrongful Death? The State of Florida defines wrongful death as “the death of a person caused by the wrongful death, negligence, default, or breach of contract or warranty of any person.” The surviving family members of the deceased may be entitled to compensation for the loss they’ve suffered. A wrongful death attorney can help them obtain that compensation. Causes of Wrongful Death Just about any form of negligence can result in...
How Much Does a Back Injury Cost After an Accident?
Back injuries are a common consequence of personal injury accidents, such as car accidents, slips and falls, and workplace accidents. These injuries can be excruciating and significantly impact a person's ability to work and enjoy daily life. In addition to the physical pain and suffering, back injuries can also be costly in terms of medical bills and lost wages. The Eberst Law Firm has the skill and experience to help you get the money you deserve if you suffered a back injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault. We’ll investigate to find out why the accident took place and who was to blame. You can call us at 1-888-CALL-JON or contact us online for a free consultation. Types of Personal Injury Accidents that Can Cause Back Injuries Back injuries can result from a wide variety of personal injury accidents, including the following: Car accidents: Car accidents are one of the most common causes of back injuries. The force of impact can cause the spine to compress, twist, or bend. These kinds of motions can result in many kinds of back injuries. They can range from herniated discs to fractures. Slip and falls: Slip and falls can result in back...
What is a Contingency Fee?
If you’ve suffered an injury in an accident, you may be considering hiring a personal injury attorney to help you recover damages. However, many people are concerned about the cost of hiring a lawyer and wonder if they can afford it. This is where contingency fees come into play. In this article, you’ll learn what a contingency fee is and how it can benefit you. The attorneys with The Eberst Law Firm can provide you with expert legal representation without you having to pay a single dollar. You can schedule a free case evaluation by contacting us online or calling 1-888-CALL-JON. I Can’t Afford to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney If you’re struggling to make ends meet after an accident, it may seem like hiring an attorney is out of reach. However, with a contingency fee agreement, you can hire a lawyer without any upfront costs. Instead, your attorney will take a percentage of your settlement or jury award as their fee. Why are Contingency Fees Used? When a lawyer agrees to take your case on a contingency fee basis, they’re essentially taking on the financial risk of your case. They won’t receive any payment unless they can secure a...
How is Pain and Suffering Calculated?
There are two primary forms of damages in a personal injury case – economic and non-economic. Economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages stemming from a motorcycle accident, a bicycle accident, or a car accident, are easy to prove. Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, are more subjective, and it takes a skilled attorney to calculate and prove them. The Eberst Law Firm has a team of attorneys who have that skill. We’ll know exactly what your pain and suffering (and other non-economic damages) are worth and help you get every dollar you have coming. Our team will always be here to answer your questions and address all your concerns. Contact us online or call 1-888-CALL-JON for a free consultation. What is Pain and Suffering? Pain and suffering damages are compensation awarded in personal injury cases. They compensate the injured party for the physical and emotional pain and suffering they experienced due to the injury. This can include physical pain, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment, and emotional distress. Pain and suffering damages are typically awarded in addition to other damages, such as medical expenses and lost wages. The amount awarded can vary widely depending on the specific...
5 Causes of Wrongful Death
When a loved one passes much too soon, that’s a tragedy that can seem to be impossible to bear. But when that death occurs due to negligence (called wrongful death), that can be even worse for those who are left behind. Feelings of anger and frustration are common. Family members want justice, and they want it as quickly as possible. A Florida wrongful death attorney with The Eberst Law Firm can help you find that justice if you’ve lost a member of your family due to someone else’s carelessness. We have a great deal of experience in this area of the law, so we’ll tell you what to expect throughout the duration of your case. We’ll also fight to make sure those responsible for your loss are forced to pay dearly for their negligence. If you would like to learn more about how we may be of assistance, please give us a call at 1-888-CALL-JON for a free review of your case, or contact us online. The following is information on the five most common reasons that wrongful deaths occur. 1. Motor Vehicle Accidents Car wrecks can not only cause permanent, life-altering injuries, but they can also be fatal in...
How Are Medical Expenses Calculated After a Personal Injury Accident?
One of the first things most accident victims think about is how they’re going to be able to pay their medical bills. Those medical expenses just keep piling up after your personal injury incident. and it’s not at all uncommon for people to start to panic. It really doesn’t matter how they were hurt. Whether it was a bicycle accident, a slip and fall or something else. Victims typically worry that they’ll never be able to catch up. At The Eberst Law Firm, we have a team of attorneys who believe injury victims already have enough on their plate. They shouldn’t stress out over how their medical expenses will be paid after suffering a personal injury. If you’ve been hurt due to the negligence of someone else, we will fight on your behalf to make sure you get all the compensation you deserve. Money that will pay for your medical bills and more. The following is a look at some of the factors that will go into determining how much your medical bills will eventually be. If you would like to learn more about how we may be able to help, please contact us online or give us a call at (888) CALL-JON to schedule a free consultation. Long-Term Medical Costs...
Mistakes to Avoid Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
Any kind of personal injury case can be filled with pitfalls. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been hit by a vehicle while on your motorcycle, you slipped and fell at a store, you were in a truck accident, or you were simply driving through a parking lot and hit by a negligent motorist. The complexities can make it really easy for an injury victim to make a mistake that could torpedo their case even before they get legal help. Don’t let this happen to you. Get in touch with a skilled personal injury attorney with The Eberst Law Firm as soon as you can. We’ll take care of all the legal work so you can focus on recovering from your injury. You’ll be able to rest easy, knowing your case is in the best possible hands. Get your free case review by calling 1-888-CALL-JON or contacting us online. Here’s some information on how seemingly minor mistakes could rob you of your chance of obtaining compensation, as well as examples that you need to avoid at all costs. [caption id="attachment_2624" align="alignnone" width="900"] Close up of hands of young woman signing legal documents on desk. Close up of woman hand holding pen and signing legal paper seated at desk. Detail of lawyer filling...
What’s the Average Settlement for a Back Injury Case?
People who suffer back injuries in accidents caused by others will often ask attorneys a lot of questions during the process of choosing a legal representative. At Eberst Law, prospective clients will typically ask us how much they can expect to receive in compensation for the injury that is causing their excruciating back pain. While this is obviously an understandable question, there’s no easy answer. Clients can obtain anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 or more. The amount you may receive will depend on a long list of factors. There are some cases where people obtain millions of dollars, and others where they get far less than they expect. No attorney worth your while will ever promise to get you a certain amount of money. At Eberst Law, we will always fight to help you obtain fair compensation. Once we learn the details of your specific case, we’ll be able to give you at least a general idea of how much you might be able to receive. Learn more by calling 1-888-CALL-JON or using our online form to schedule a free review of your case. In the meantime, here are a few of the many factors that typically play a role in determining how much a back...
What is a Personal Injury Settlement Mill?
No matter what kind of personal injury case you may be involved with, whether it’s a car accident, a bicycle accident, a slip and fall or anything else, you need the best possible legal representation you can find. What you don’t need is to unwittingly hire a law firm that’s actually what’s known as a “settlement mill.” If you do, the chances are you’ll obtain far less compensation than you’re entitled to. The attorneys with The Eberst Law Firm want you to get the money you deserve for the suffering you’ve been forced to endure. We have some information that will help you spot a settlement mill, and why hiring one will be such a bad idea. One thing you’ll always be able to count on is The Eberst Law Firm doesn’t fall into this category. We’ve never been a settlement mill, and we’ll never be one. When you hire us, you’ll be working closely with a real attorney who will work passionately to help you get every cent you deserve. Schedule a free consultation by calling 1-888-CALL-JON or contacting us online. Defining “Settlement Mill” You’ve no doubt seen the ads on television for personal injury lawyers. Some of them are fairly humorous, while others consist of in-your-face messages...
Personal Injury Legal Terms Car Accident Victims Should Know
[caption id="attachment_2746" align="alignnone" width="900"] Court gavel, scale of justice, law theme. law lawyer hammer attorney court background composition judge concept. Close up[/caption] If you’ve been in a car accident and you’re talking to a seasoned attorney, or you’re simply doing research into legal representation, you’ll probably come across a lot of strange terms. You’ve never really had any experience with personal injury law before, so you really haven’t had the need to familiarize yourself with legal parlance. Here are just a few of the terms you’ll likely encounter as your case proceeds. The Eberst Law Firm has a team of attorneys who have achieved a strong track record of success helping people just like you. When you turn to us, we’ll make sure you completely understand everything that’s going on in your case, without confusing you with a bunch of legalese. Get in touch with us online or give us a call at 1-888-CALL-JON for a free consultation. Personal Injury Terms Damages When someone is hurt in a car accident, or any other type of personal injury accident, for that matter, they suffer losses. They have to pay for medical treatment, and they typically lose money because they’ve had to miss work because they’re hurt. In legal...
Understanding Maximum Medical Improvement in Your Personal Injury Claim
[caption id="attachment_2749" align="alignnone" width="900"] Female physiotherapist doing healing treatment and rehabilitation after injury shoulder of patient by stretching and physical exercise with therapy in health clinic[/caption] Whether you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident, a car wreck, you’ve suffered a slip and fall injury, or you’ve been hurt in any other kind of accident, you’re going to deal with a lot of complexities. The insurance company you’re dealing with will try to deny you the compensation you deserve. And you can be sure that they’ll make life difficult for as long as they can. One of the more complicated aspects of a personal injury case is a concept known as maximum medical improvement. As you’ll learn, it basically means you’re at a point where no additional treatment is going to improve your condition. Insurers might claim you’ve reached this point to get out of having to pay you for ongoing medical costs. At The Eberst Law Firm, we know the tricks insurance companies like to use in order to pay as little money as they possibly can to accident victims. But we also know how to defeat those tactics. If you choose us to represent you, we’ll fight for your rights so you can get the...
When to Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney in Florida
No amount of money could ever make up for the terrible loss of a loved one. But when a tragedy occurs due to someone else’s negligence, the family members of those who have passed on will often demand justice. If this has happened to your family, we first want to offer our sincere condolences. We are also here to help you find that justice. At The Eberst Law Firm, we have years of experience helping the families of those lost due to unimaginable circumstances. If you’ve been forced to suffer due to the negligence of another party, please get in touch to find out more about how we may be able to help. You can contact us online for a free consultation, or you can give us a call at 888-CALL-JON. Here is some information on wrongful death lawsuits, and why it’s so important to hire an attorney as soon as you possibly can. What Does “Wrongful Death” Mean? This is basically a term that means a death that occurs due to an accident that should not have happened in the first place. It could be due to a speeding driver, someone who got behind the wheel while impaired, or some other type of negligence. When...