You should base your decision regarding how much time to take off work after a car accident on the extent of your injuries and on your anticipated recovery time. The healthcare professional who assesses and treats your injuries will provide you with a detailed treatment plan and potential recovery timeline. In addition, you should not …
When considering why you should hire a car accident lawyer in Florida, many people worry about paying for the representation and if it is worth it. However, you might want to consider how challenging it will be to handle your case independently and that an attorney could secure a higher payout. As you’ll learn, an …
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a car accident in Tampa due to someone else’s negligence, you could hold that person liable for your injuries and other losses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) names vehicle collisions as one of the top three causes of unintentional deaths in the U.S., …
If you have dash cam video of your crash, this might just be the evidence you need to prove negligence and liability in your car accident claim. Video footage can show the insurance company, judge, and jury what happened and who is responsible. You won’t have to rely solely on identifying and interviewing witnesses, reviewing …
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is the state government agency that keeps all official car accident reports on file. You can get a copy of your car accident report online from the Florida Crash Portal. You also can get a copy of a car accident report by mail or in person. The Florida …
Distasio Law Firm enacted the Birth Injury Survivor Scholarship as a way to highlight the impact birth injuries can have on a person’s life while providing financial assistance to a chosen winner’s education. The survivor of an in-utero stroke that resulted in cerebral palsy and scoliosis, Ashley Bedore has arrived at a unique perspective on …
The most common causes of slip and fall accidents include wet and uneven floors, unsafe stairs, debris, poor lighting, and a lack of maintenance. Slip and Fall Accident Causes The following are some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents. Wet Floors Whether from a spilled liquid at a supermarket or rainfall, …
Who Are Wrongful Death Beneficiaries? When someone negligently, recklessly, or intentionally takes another person’s life in Florida, the family members of the decedent may have the right to hold the wrongdoer accountable in civil court for monetary damages. The court-appointed personal representative of the estate brings the lawsuit forward on behalf of the decedent’s wrongful …
Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that if you got in an accident in the state, you would have to file a claim against your own insurance policy—even if you did not cause the accident. All Drivers in the State of Florida are Required to Purchase Insurance Florida Statutes §324.021 requires PIP coverage (Personal Injury …
In Florida, you can use a letter of protection (LOP) to form an agreement between you and your medical provider that ensures you get medical treatment while you anticipate getting settlement awards. This can be a beneficial option if you are currently unable to pay for your medical expenses. A personal injury lawyer from Distasio …
The kind of damages you can collect after a car accident will vary depending on how the car accident affected you personally, such as whether it caused you bodily injuries, extensive financial setbacks, and emotional pain. In general, medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering might be available. Other factors …
There are several things you should do at the scene of a car accident, if possible. First, contact the police. If you are able to, take photographs of the accident scene, the damage to the vehicles, and your injuries. It is also important to exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver and speak …
An average settlement for a truck accident would not be an accurate look at what you might be able to recover based on the facts of your claim. This is because there is no average truck accident. Every claim involves different injuries, different treatments, and other unique factors. The recoverable damages and resulting settlement can …
TAMPA, FLORIDA, MONTH DD, YYYY – During this holiday season, Distasio Law Firm donated $500 to the “Feeding Tampa Bay” Assistance Program. This Feeding America network program collects and delivers food to more than one million hungry families in West Central Florida. “The holidays have been especially challenging for everyone this year,” said Scott Distasio, …
What a truck accident lawyer does involves protecting the rights of accident victims and representing their best interests in the pursuit of compensation. The duties of a truck accident attorney may include reviewing and compiling evidence, building a case, and taking actions to try to hold the trucking company accountable for the accident. They generally …
