Personal Injury
How Are Lost Wages Calculated?
April 23, 2024 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
When you are hurt in an accident or other personal injury incident, you may recover compensation for your damages by filing a personal injury claim. Florida’s personal injury laws hold parties legally liable for the financial and pain, and suffering damages caused by their negligence, intentional torts, and other wrongdoing. “Lost wages” can be...
Read moreHow To Fire Your Personal Injury Attorney
April 1, 2024 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
It would be nice if personal injury attorneys and their clients always got along. But disputes do erupt from time to time, and sometimes the only way to resolve them is to fire your lawyer. You are the client, and your attorney works for you. That means, yes, you have the right to fire...
Read more10 Tips for Maximizing Compensation in Your St. Petersburg Personal Injury Case
March 21, 2024 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
If you suffer an injury that is someone else’s fault, you likely have a valid personal injury claim. If you make an effort to enforce it, you probably have a chance to win it. However, “winning” isn’t enough if the amount you recover fails to fully compensate you for the harm that you suffered. ...
Read moreWhat Should I Do if I Get Hurt at The University of Tampa?
November 28, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
The University of Tampa is a private, residential university located in Tampa, FL. It attracts students from all over the state, the country, and the world. Among other things, the university is known for its beautifully landscaped campus, the iconic minarets on the Plant Museum, and its location near Tampa’s attractive waterfront. With such...
Read moreWhat Is a Tampa Personal Injury Claim?
November 14, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you know how injuries can impact livelihoods and well-being. A personal injury claim in Tampa is not just about seeking compensation but also ensuring justice and safeguarding your future. Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers can guide you through a personal injury...
Read moreHow Do St. Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid?
November 6, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
People may be surprised to learn personal injury lawyers typically do not charge hourly or flat fees. This begs the question, “How do St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers get paid?” Understanding how your lawyer gets paid is important in a personal injury case. In St. Petersburg, Florida, many personal injury lawyers get paid a...
Read moreThe Different Types of Negligence in St. Petersburg Personal Injury Claims
November 3, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Most personal injury cases are based on claims of negligence. If a party’s negligence results in another person’s injury or death, the negligent party can be held liable for economic and non-economic damages. However, the injured party has the burden of proving negligence to recover compensation. Let’s look at the different types of negligence...
Read more5 Things You Need To Know About Going To the Emergency Room After an Accident
November 2, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Emergency rooms are essential in every community because they handle the most urgent medical cases that require quick treatment. If you have been hurt in a car accident or other incident, it is important to seek medical treatment to prevent your injuries from worsening. But should you go to the ER? After car accident...
Read moreHow To Find a Personal Injury Lawyer in Clearwater, FL
September 21, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Were you involved in an accident in Clearwater, FL, where someone else was at fault? If so, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. An experienced personal injury attorney in Clearwater can help you evaluate your options and fight for the compensation you deserve. In a personal injury case,...
Read moreHow To Prepare for a Deposition
September 21, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
In a personal injury case, a deposition is a Q&A session between you and the opposing party’s lawyer. It can only take place after you have filed a lawsuit and commenced the pretrial discovery process. That doesn’t mean you can’t eventually settle your lawsuit. In fact, you probably will. Of course, your lawyer can...
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