By Bruce F. Silver I have been practicing law for 30 years. People always ask me, how much is my case worth? There is no secret formula. There is no set schedule that dictates how much an injury is worth either. In fact, the assessment of someone’s damages can be complicated and time consuming and … Read more
Car accidents are traumatic events that can cause catastrophic injuries. Moreover, the trauma from auto accidents involving larger vehicles like trucks may be all the more devastating. These vehicles are larger in size, longer in length, heavier in weight, and harder to control than standard automobiles. Truck accidents are a national concern, with thousands of … Read more
Boating accidents happen every year, despite boaters taking safety measures designed to keep everyone on the water safe from harm. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 767 people died in boating accidents in 2020. You might think that this number seems high, but it can be hard to judge risks when you’re not familiar with … Read more
What causes the most motorcycle collisions? Motorcycle accidents do not occur as frequently as other types of accidents, but motorcycle crashes are more likely to result in serious injury or death. Statistics have shown that there are 35 times more deaths from motorcycle accidents than from car accidents. Common motorcycle crashes can very often result … Read more
Everyone who drives in Florida is required to maintain auto insurance. But that doesn’t mean everyone does what they’re supposed to do. Thousands of people get behind the wheel without insurance. They may not have enough money to afford insurance. Or, they didn’t realize their insurance lapsed for non-payment. Then there are some people who … Read more
Friday, August 23, 2019, was a climactic day in the five-year-long case of a Tallahassee hit-and-run accident. A jury awarded damages totaling $30.8 million to the victim, a pedestrian who’d survived with profound brain damage. In addition to the amount of the award, the case and verdict are instructive with regard to dram shop liability. … Read more
In an earlier post this year we looked at the broad outlines of wrongful death claims in Florida. It’s not a pleasant topic. However, we all have to face the fact that traffic accident injuries are sometimes fatal. Those victims obviously can’t make claims for damages. The plaintiffs in wrongful death cases are, rather, the … Read more
In our Silver Injury Law, PA blog posts we repeat the importance of getting an experienced personal injury attorney involved ASAP after an accident. Think we’re just blowing our own horn? The cold, hard fact is, Florida personal injury law practice is not like the other 49 states. The laws and the judicial system here … Read more
You’ve been involved in a car accident in the Boca Raton area. Your injuries were significant. Even so, you kept your wits about you and acted wisely. Your knowledge of what to do and what not to do after an accident paid off. Swiftly contacting a top Boca Raton personal injury lawyer was a great … Read more
Pain is a survival tool. It lets us know when we’re suffering harm. Tells us we need to do something about it. There are people with medical disorders which make them unable to feel pain. This condition, called Congenital Insensitivity to Pain (CIP) leaves victims at great risk. Many die in childhood from injuries they … Read more
