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What 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...

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...

Understanding 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...

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...

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...

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...

April 19, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury

What is pre-litigation? The entirety of a typical personal injury claim technically constitutes the pre-litigation phase; most personal injury claims never make it to court. Even when they do, however, an important part of the case will probably take place before you ever file a lawsuit. The Initial Consultation Almost any personal injury lawyer...

April 15, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury

Personal injury claims are an essential part of the Florida legal process. Filing a personal injury claim, however, takes advance planning. If you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s wrongdoing, you might need to file a personal injury claim to obtain damages (financial compensation). Following is a rundown of the process. Step...

April 7, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury

When you’re harmed in an accident caused by another party, you may want to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses through a personal injury claim. A Tampa personal injury attorney can provide quality representation and fight diligently to protect your right to monetary recovery. While there are several options for personal injury lawyers,...

March 26, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury

There is a difference between a claim and a lawsuit, and most people resolve their personal injury claims at the negotiation table rather than in court. It usually takes a few weeks to a few months to reach a settlement. Nevertheless, there is a procedure to follow, starting with signing the agreement and ending...

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