Nine Things You Should Know About a Free Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation
December 11, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
You hear and read about attorneys offering a free consultation for your personal injury case. But do you know what that means? Understanding why attorneys offer these evaluations and how to prepare for them can help make your consultation a valuable investment of your time. Consider these nine facts about free legal consultations. 1....
Read moreShould I Hire a Lawyer After a Minor Car Accident in New Port Richey, Florida?
December 11, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident
The decision of whether to hire a lawyer after a New Port Richey car accident depends on several factors, including the severity and the complexity of your accident. Another important factor is the actions you may have taken to diminish the value of your claim. What To Do After an Accident What you say...
Read moreWinters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers Donates 600+ Turkeys to the Tampa Bay Community
November 28, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Firm News
Last week, Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers successfully completed our 2022 Thanksgiving Giveback campaign. Our firm donated 611 turkeys and hundreds of boxes of cereal and canned goods to Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa. Each turkey was roughly 20 lbs, meaning our donation consisted of over 12,000 lbs of turkey! We’re extremely grateful for...
Read moreHow Much Does a Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
November 25, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
People often wonder if they need a Tampa personal injury lawyer to represent them after an accident or personal injury. In most cases, it is in a person’s best interest to have legal counsel. The insurance company has a team of lawyers, claims adjusters, investigators, and other professionals protecting it from liability. Likewise, accident...
Read moreCan You Sue for a Car Accident in Florida If You Are Not Hurt?
November 16, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident
Personal injury claims are typically associated with car accidents. However, even if a driver is not injured after a crash, they may still be able to bring a claim to recover damages. Suing may be necessary if a driver’s car is damaged and the property damage liability (PDL) insurance company refuses to cover the...
Read moreHow Expensive Is It To Hire a Car Accident Lawyer in Tampa?
November 16, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident
Hiring a car accident lawyer in Tampa won’t necessarily cost you a dime upfront since most personal injury lawyers charge using a contingency fee arrangement. In all probability, your lawyer will only charge you if you win, and you won’t owe a dime until the money actually arrives. Your Initial Consultation Your initial consultation...
Read moreWhat Is Considered a “Reasonable Person” When It Comes to Negligence?
November 15, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
The “reasonable person” doesn't actually exist. They are a fictional person that jurists use to provide opposing parties with an objective standard to resolve a negligence claim. The question of whether a defendant was negligent often comes down to the question, “Would a ‘reasonable person’ have behaved in the manner that the defendant did...
Read moreHow To Proceed With a Personal Injury Lawsuit in St. Petersburg, FL
November 14, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Most personal injury claims never make it to trial. Even if you file a lawsuit, you will still have several weeks to several months until the trial date, giving you plenty of time to settle. If the defendant is too stubborn to offer an adequate settlement, however, you might have no choice but to...
Read moreCan Trucks Drive in the Left Lane in the Tampa Bay Area?
October 23, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Truck Accident
Commercial trucks, including semi-trailers, are some of the largest and most dangerous vehicles on Florida roads. The Sunshine State is home to a booming trucking industry, and commercial vehicles take advantage of Florida's interconnected system of highways to deliver goods and services. These oversized vehicles are everywhere, from small rural roads to major interstates. ...
Read moreOctober 21, 2022 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Personal Injury
Before you can file any type of lawsuit, you must be able to establish your legal standing to sue. Legal standing is discussed in the federal constitution. In general terms, Florida’s standing law requires someone to have a “stake” or “interest” in the outcome of a case. What is Legal Standing? Standing to sue...
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