Personal Injury
What Percentage Do Lawyers Take for a St. Petersburg Personal Injury Case?
August 17, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
If you’ve driven around St. Petersburg, Florida, you’ve probably seen billboards and advertisements for personal injury lawyers saying that you won’t have to pay anything upfront. That’s because personal injury lawyers often work for a contingent fee. A contingent fee arrangement means the attorney is only paid if they handle your case successfully. In...
Read moreProcedural Issues That Could Hurt Your Clearwater Personal Injury Case
August 1, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Personal injury law is complex—which is why there are so many personal injury lawyers out there. When you are pursuing a personal injury claim, many potential obstacles stand between you and victory. Two kinds of obstacles frequently present themselves: substantive obstacles and procedural obstacles. A substantive obstacle might arise, for example, if the defendant’s...
Read moreWhat Is a Lien on a Personal Injury Case?
July 26, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
A lien is an abstract legal right to claim specific property to satisfy a debt. Your bank, for example, might have a purchase money lien on your car. That means if you cannot pay your car payments, the bank has the right to sell your car. This will generate the money necessary to pay...
Read moreWhat Happens if You Don’t Accept a Settlement Offer From an Insurance Company?
July 6, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
What happens if I reject a settlement offer? Most parties prefer to settle their disputes rather than take them to court. Nevertheless, you are never under any obligation to accept an inadequate settlement offer. Indeed, refusing an insurance company’s settlement offer is normal in settlement negotiations. It doesn’t necessarily mean the negotiation is over....
Read moreWhat To Know About Car Accident Reports in Clearwater, FL
July 5, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Thousands of car accidents happen every day in Florida, ranging in severity from minor fender benders to crashes involving severe or fatal injuries. One common feature among all accidents that lead to injuries, fatalities, or significant property damage is that a car accident report must be completed. These reports contain information that can be...
Read moreFiling a Personal Injury Lawsuit Against the State of Florida
July 4, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Suing the Florida government for personal injury is different from suing a private party. Although you can file such a claim and win under the right circumstances, you must do so under the terms established by the state. Sovereign Immunity “Sovereign immunity” is an ancient legal concept that used to mean “the king can...
Read moreUnderstanding Assumption of Risk
June 27, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Florida tort laws require that an injured victim prove the at-fault party caused their injury before they can receive compensation for damages. The injured party must prove the legal elements of negligence, intentional torts, product liability, premises liability, and other legal theories. If they prove their case, they can hold the at-fault party liable...
Read moreWhat to Do if You Encounter an Alligator in Lakeland, FL
June 15, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Alligators are just as synonymous with the state of Florida as its numerous beaches. Though encountering a gator in suburbia is an unusual occurrence, it can become much more common when you start exploring the Lakeland area's parks, preserves, and safaris. As such, it’s important to know what to do and how to protect...
Read moreThe Process of a Tampa Personal Injury Claim
May 5, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Sustaining injuries as a result of someone else's negligence can be an overwhelming and traumatic experience. In addition to risking your well-being, you may also encounter extensive medical bills, loss of income, and a lengthy road to recovery. This is where a personal injury claim comes in. It is a legal process that allows...
Read moreWho Are the Plaintiffs and Defendants in St. Petersburg Personal Injury Cases?
April 28, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
In a St. Petersburg personal injury case, there are usually two parties: the plaintiff and the defendant. The plaintiff is the person who filed the lawsuit. The defendant is the person who is being sued. Most personal injury cases have only two parties. However, sometimes there are multiple plaintiffs and defendants. This can become...
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