How Your PIP Coverage Could Impact Your Car Accident Settlement
Posted on: 04/13/2020If you live in West Palm Beach, then you’re likely familiar with Florida’s no-fault car insurance policy. Unlike most states that hold drivers accountable for their negligent actions when car accidents occur, Florida requires all drivers to hold a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. PIP insurance covers your medical expenses and lost wages when a car accident occurs, regardless of who’s at fault for the wreck. You can’t sue the person who hit you if your damages don’t exceed $10,000; however, there are exceptions to the no-fault rule. Speaking to a car accident lawyer from The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo can help you determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit. Our team will assess how your PIP [...] read more
How to Sue for Surgery Complications
Posted on: 03/11/2020Surgery complications are one of every patient’s worst fears. Everyone hopes they’ll come out of surgery better than when they went in, but unfortunately, this can’t be guaranteed. Patients in Florida must trust their doctors to provide them with the standard of care in the operating room and hope that the outcome is good. If you’ve suffered surgery complications and you think your doctor is to blame, then you may have grounds for a Florida medical malpractice lawsuit. Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor is negligent and violates the standard of care. If you need help filing a claim against your doctor, you can speak with a medical malpractice lawyer from The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo. Types of Surgery Complications Resulting from Medical Malpractice Surgery complicati [...] read more
How Much to Expect from a Car Accident Settlement
Posted on: 02/07/2020There's never a sure way to predict how much your car accident claim is worth. Various factors influence the value of your insurance claim, and no blanket estimate will fit into every situation. Combine this fact with Florida being a no-fault state, and it's challenging to determine the value of your auto accident claim on a surface level. However, understanding what can impact your auto accident claim can better inform you about how to pursue your compensation and how much may be included in your claim. What Is No-Fault Insurance? Florida's no-fault policy means that all drivers have to carry some form of auto insurance. What this means for you is that if you're involved in an auto accident, then regardless of who caused it, you and the other driver will have to file claims with your respective insurance companies. [...] read more
How to Recover Compensation After a Car Accident
Posted on: 12/20/2019Florida is one of the few states that practice what's known as no-fault insurance law for auto accidents with injuries. No-fault insurance is a mandatory coverage type for all vehicle drivers in Florida. This law forces all drivers to have personal injury protection (PIP) insurance and property damage liability (PDI). The basic form of personal injury protection and PDI should cover at least $10,000 for medical bills, lost wages, and more, regardless of whether negligence was involved in the accident. Regardless of who's at fault or who displayed negligence, this automatic insurance policy can cover the damages associated with auto accidents. No-fault insurance simplifies or even eliminates many potential auto accident claims and can save many drivers from experiencing drawn-out legal battles for c [...] read more
Neck and Back Injuries in Car Accidents
Posted on: 11/22/2019Back injuries can be severe complications that many people experience following a motor vehicle accident. The aftermath of suffering a spinal injury or other back injury can potentially disrupt your way of life forever. Not only do these injuries have the potential to ruin your physical and mental health, but your medical bills can also destroy your family and financial life. If you're suffering from back pain after experiencing a car accident that wasn't your fault, you have the right to sue for compensation for your damages. By gathering evidence and reporting your back injury on time, you'll increase your chances of having a successful car accident claim case. Gathering Evidence of Your Back Pain [...] read more
