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10 Things you should know about Personal Injury Claims in Florida

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One of the most well-known practices of law is personal injury. After all, our TVs and highways are bombarded with advertisements promising big payouts from national law firms.

While the perception maybe that bigger is better, the attorneys at The Orlando Law Group know that more often than not, personal injury cases are about ensuring you receive the highest possible amount in the resolution for your particular injuries.

We believe the best way to accomplish those goals is to work with attorneys who partner with their clients and understand deeply what is most important to them.

However, the start of making that happen requires you to take the right steps to prepare for the case.

Here are 10 things you must do to position yourself for the best possible resolution of your personal injury case if you are in a car accident.

  1. Seek medical attention from a hospital, urgent care, physician or chiropractor right away. This is by far the single most important thing you can do. Don’t wait for pain to arrive thinking nothing is wrong. If you think you might have been injured, go visit a physician as soon as possible because if you do not go quickly, you might not be able to recover all of the damages you might be entitled to.
  2. Take photos. Your attorney will want to see any current conditions that surround your injury. Was it a wet floor or a cracked sidewalk? This may be the only way you can prove those conditions existed. Photos of the location, the incident, and your injuries (before and during healing) can all be essential in a potential injury case. If it is a car accident, photos of your car and any other cars are essential.
  3. Keep all correspondence, bills, medical records, and repair estimates. Create a separate file both on your computer and for hard copies. Print and save every medical record, medical bill, repair estimates, emails and letters that are connected to your accident.
  4. Even if you don’t believe someone is at fault, talk to an attorney. We’re trained to see things that could result in a favorable resolution to your case.
  5. Speak to an attorney before speaking to an insurance adjuster. It’s important to realize they are not looking out for you (even your own adjuster sometimes). Their goal is to try and pay you as little as possible for your injury – if at all.
  6. Don’t give recorded statements to insurance companies. Again, they are not your friend. They are trained to get you to say things that will hurt your case in the future. Don’t provide a statement without an attorney present.
  7. Don’t sign any settlement agreements with any insurance company. Did we say that insurance is not your friend? If you sign a settlement agreement, that is the end of the case, and it’s usually for much less than what you could have received if you are patient and retained an attorney.
  8. When you search for an attorney, ask to speak to the attorney. Most large firms do not connect attorneys with potential clients. Instead, you’re working with an intake specialist. Understand that if a lawyer won’t speak to you when they are asking for your business, chances are that will be the standard throughout the case too.
  9. Find an attorney you like and trust. A personal injury case can be emotional and complicated. You want to work with someone who you enjoy working with, not someone who talks over you or who doesn’t explain and take time to address your questions and concerns.
  10. Understand it takes time to get a resolution and it’s not always favorable. Personal injury cases have a lot of nuances and many steps to get to the final resolution. Be patient and understand our goal is to get you the best possible resolution as quickly as possible.

The team at The Orlando Law Group is here to help you. We take every case very personally and pride ourselves on working with our clients to help them and ensure they understand their options.

For instance, there was a woman who hired a large law firm. Suddenly, she got an email the firm had decided to close out her case without any further explanation.

It turned out there was no insurance available, meaning there was no money to go after for her injuries. However, The Orlando Law Group took the case and was able to get one of the parties to provide medical payments coverage to the client, so she received something to assist with medical bills. Otherwise, the client would have had to pay 100% of her medical bills out of pocket for an accident that she was not at fault for.

It was a pro bono case for The Orlando Law Group, but this woman was not just a number to us. She was a person who we could help, and we did because that is what we do.

Did you or a loved one sustain injuries in Orlando, Waterford Lakes, Altamonte Springs, Winter Garden, Lake Nona, St. Cloud, or Kissimmee? We’re here to help you with a full team of attorneys who care about you and your circumstance and treat you with compassion while seeking the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones. You’re not just a number at The Orlando Law Group.

The attorneys at The Orlando Law Group represent clients injured in Orlando, Waterford Lakes, Altamonte Springs, Winter Garden, Lake Nona, St. Cloud, Kissimmee, and throughout central Florida.

If you would like to schedule a free consultation for personal injury, please reach out to our office at 407-512-4394, fill out our online contact form or save this information in case you ever find yourself or a loved one needing to use it.

If you have questions about anything discussed in this article or other legal matters, give our office a call at 407-512-4394 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation to discuss your case. We have an office conveniently located at 12301 Lake Underhill Rd, Suite 213, Orlando, FL 32828, as well as offices in Seminole, Osceola and West Orange counties to assist you.

The articles on this blog are for informative purposes only and are no substitute for legal advice or an attorney-client relationship. If you are seeking legal advice, please contact our law firm directly.

October 10, 2022/by The Orlando Law Group

Do I need a personal injury lawyer?

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Did you know? Every year 1.3 million people die from car accidents and approximately 25 million are injured. You may be driving safely, but it is others, who are distracted or drunk that are putting you and your loved ones at risk. If you have been involved in a car accident, the best thing to do is speak with a personal injury lawyer. Most car accident lawyer consultations are free and it is important to know what your options are and what you should do next.

How do you know when you need the help of an attorney after a car accident in St. Cloud, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Waterford Lakes or Orlando?

Filing a claim:

You may need to file a claim with the at fault driver’s insurance. The insurance company may also want a recorded statement. This can be overwhelming if this is the first time you have had to handle this. You may also be injured and need to focus on healing.  An experienced lawyer will have substantial experience dealing with insurance companies.  Additionally, having an accident attorney handling the claim may help insurance companies take you more seriously and they may be more open to settlement is a lawsuit seems imminent.

Settlement:

If an insurance company offers you a sum to settle your claim, you should not agree to settle and should not sign any agreements without consulting a personal injury or car accident lawyer first. Insurance companies often offer money right away and this a well-known tactic to prevent substantial claims from being filed.

Organizing a comprehensive settlement demand can be overwhelming especially if you are injured.  A car accident attorney is well versed in putting together a demand that clearly lays out your injuries and requested compensation.  Personal injury attorneys have the skills to present your case in an efficient manner.

Medical bills and liens:

Understanding the complex interactions between your car and health insurances as well as your PIP insurance is frustrating. Many people do not understand that you must pay back your health insurance as well as any providers who weren’t fully compensated out of the settlement money you receive. An experienced attorney can help you navigate this and may even be able to get reductions on some of your medical bills. It’s important to remember that insurance companies are not on your side, they are there to protect their insured and their bottom line.

When trying to recover money for injuries, you’re up against the insurance company, not the at-fault driver. Many people can be taken advantage without the knowledge of a car accident attorney. Additionally, you may miss medical bills and liens if you don’t know what to look for.  If you have been in a car accident, you can call a personal injury attorney at our office 407-512-4394, for a free consult in St. Cloud, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Waterford Lakes or Orlando.

June 22, 2022/by The Orlando Law Group

Filing a Personal Injury Claim – What You Need to Know

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Did you know?

You might be surprised to find that, every year, 1.3 million people die from car accidents and approximately 25 million are injured. You may be driving safely, but it is others, who are distracted or drunk that are putting you and your loved ones at risk. If you have been involved in a car accident, the best thing to do is speak with a lawyer. Most lawyer’s consultations are free and it is important to know what your options are and what you should do next.

Many people try to handle the settlement on their own, but is that the right choice?

How do you know when you need the help of an attorney after a car accident?

Filing a Claim

You may need to file a claim with the at fault driver’s insurance. The insurance company may also want a recorded statement. This can be overwhelming if this is the first time you have had to handle this. You may also be injured and need to focus on healing.  An experienced lawyer will have substantial experience dealing with insurance companies.  Additionally, having an accident attorney handling the claim may help insurance companies take you more seriously and they may be more open to settlement if a lawsuit seems imminent.

Settlement

If an insurance company offers you a sum to settle your claim, you should not agree to settle and should not sign any agreements without consulting a lawyer first. Insurance companies often offer money right away and this a well-known tactic to prevent substantial claims from being filed.

Organizing a comprehensive settlement demand can be overwhelming especially if you are injured.  A car accident attorney is well versed in putting together a demand that clearly lays out your injuries and requested compensation. 

Medical Bills and Liens

Understanding the complex interactions between your car and health insurances as well as your PIP insurance is frustrating. Many people do not understand that you must pay back your health insurance as well as any providers who weren’t fully compensated out of the settlement money you receive. An experienced attorney can help you navigate this and may even be able to get reductions on some of your medical bills. It’s important to remember that insurance companies are not on your side, they are there to protect their insured and their bottom line.

When trying to recover money for injuries, you’re up against the insurance company, not the at-fault driver, be informed before you make common mistakes.  Many people can be taken advantage without the knowledge of a car accident attorney. Additionally, you may miss medical bills and liens if you don’t know what to look for.  

The Ultimate Point

We won’t pretend like Orlando isn’t a busy location. Living so close to a major city, the unfortunate truth is that you can count on a car accident happening. The good news is that, if it does, you have a legal team that has been here for over ten years, working to make personal injury cases right and those injured whole again. If you have been in a car accident, call an attorney that offers a free consult and will spend them time listening to your case.

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By: Sophia Dean
Personal Injury Lawyer

A small-town girl from Ohio, Sophia Dean has become a legal powerhouse, armed with 9 years of legal experience, a unique skill set for delivering justice, and an unwavering dedication to her clients. Attorney Dean is eager to fight for the outcome you rightfully deserve.

She spent a bulk of her legal career in the world of bankruptcy, student loan law, and debt settlement, assisting many people in taking the first steps towards financial freedom. Branching out into the field of personal injury further extends her servant’s heart to help those impacted by someone else’s negligence.

October 1, 2021/by The Orlando Law Group
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Need a Personal Injury Lawyer to Fight for You?

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There are 6 million car accidents each year in the U.S. alone. Some tragically end with fatalities, but many others end with injuries – both great and small. Many individuals make the mistake of thinking to themselves, the odds of me being in a car crash are so low that it will most likely not happen to me and preparing could potentially be unnecessary.

Worse than this, sometimes individuals even get into an accident and do not realize they have been injured until later, and do not take the necessary actions that could allow us to move quickly and get them the relief they need.

While experiencing a car accident for yourself can be terrifying, there are a few things you should always do immediately after an accident.

First, it’s important to make sure that everyone is okay, including your passengers and the people in the other car(s) involved. Then, you should always call the police and make sure a report of the accident is filed. This legitimizes your circumstances in the eyes of the law.

This next step is very important, and because of the stress involved in an accident, it can often be overlooked. If you sustain any type of injury from the accident, your next call should be to a personal injury attorney.

Why Work With a Personal Injury Lawyer?

If you are injured in an accident, you might be feeling lost and confused as to what to do next. This is especially true if you believe you should be given some type of compensation for your injuries.

An experienced personal injury attorney understands your situation and will be able to answer any legal questions for you, as well as go over your rights and what you can expect from a personal injury case. Personal injury lawyers understand the case law and can lay the groundwork for you, so you don’t have to do it on your own. It is not only about the groundwork they can lay down, but also about how they can utilize their prior experience of working cases, many of which most likely contain similarities to your situation. Lawyers have teams and resources that can work together to help make your case successful and fair.  

Additionally, personal injury attorneys have experience and rapport working with insurance companies, as well as the lawyers for those companies. Insurance companies may want to limit the amount of compensation you receive or attempt to not allow you anything at all.

If your insurance company still doesn’t want to budge, then your personal injury lawyer can weigh out the evidence in court, proving your case and helping you to receive what you really deserve in order to cover the costs of your medical bills. You may even be able to bypass going to court altogether. Many times, simply working with a personal injury attorney can help you to avoid going to court with your insurance company. In order to avoid a court battle, the insurance company may be more likely to settle with you. The unfortunate fact is that they are less likely to settle if you choose to fight them on your own. 

When to Contact a Personal Injury Attorney?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident and you believe that you deserve some type of compensation for medical bills, don’t feel as if you have to go through it alone. You have already been through enough.  

Our personal injury attorneys at the Orlando Law Group have the experience you need to handle difficult insurance companies who have been unwilling to give you the compensation that you deserve. By working with our team, you will let your insurance company know that you’re taking your case seriously. That’s what we’re here for: to be the team that fights for you. Feel free to contact us today to discuss your accident. We will go over the evidence with you and make sure justice is served and that you get the relief that you deserve.

August 24, 2020/by The Orlando Law Group
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Personal Injury Overview (Updated for 2020)

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Published: June 2020
By: Sophia Dean, Personal Injury Lawyer

People hear the phrase personal injury and they usually think, “I’ll never need that.” The truth is that, at the end of the day, accidents always happen when we least expect them. We cannot foresee them, but we can be prepared for them. We cannot avoid them, but we can conquer them with the right tools. That is where one of our personal injury lawyers can help, and in this article, we wanted to give you a general overview of what Personal Injury Law entails and break some of the myths that follow suit.

At the end of the day, every single category of law grows to develop its own culture, systems, and practices; however, as inevitable change occurs, universal truths bubble to the surface. 

To dig deep into what Personal Injury Law is all about, we must concretely determine the definition of certain terms, one being negligence. The doctrine of negligence requires that every member of society act responsibly and avoid putting others at risk. Sounds simple, right?

Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and that is when personal injury attorneys work hard to seek justice for situations such as wrongful death, property damages, or medical bills that have been accrued. Our law firm takes personal injury cases very seriously, mainly because an injured person could be facing mounting medical expenses due to their accident. 

We are a law firm that is fully equipped to handle different types of injuries that have occurred due to a car accident, and we work diligently to help your insurance company maximize your monetary compensation. Not only this but if you feel that you were harmed due to purposeful wrongdoing, then you could be entitled to punitive damages.

These are meant to not only offer more assistance but also punish the party that has instigated the damage to the injured party. It is important to note that these can be rare in medical malpractice cases, mainly because the doctor would have had to purposefully cause the patient harm. 

Although the statute of limitations in Florida is four years from the date of the accident to file the lawsuit, this should not warrant waiting to any degree. One of the important factors of personal injury law is how expedient we can be in filing your claim.

Personal Injury Overview – Aspects

When breaking down aspects of personal injury lawsuits, it is sometimes easiest to begin with the cause. We are going to take a deep dive into five different situations that can result in the need for a Personal Injury Lawyer. 

1. Were you recently in an accident? Many of our clients come from car accidents, but personal injuries happen beyond the confines of an automobile.  

2. Did someone intentionally do harm to you? We take great pride in the fact that our compassion always equals our commitment to seeking justice for those who have been harmed, especially on purpose.  

3. Did a defective product cause damage? Thanks to the internet, companies can sell just about anything, no matter the effectiveness or quality of the product. Be aware that we are here to help you if you have been damaged by a faulty product. 

4. Has your character been harmed in any way? We live in a time when people engage in massive amounts of conversation every day. The internet is a ripe location for negativity, and your character must always be protected.  

Even though those four situations may encapsulate what makes up the “why” behind Personal Injury Law, you may have guessed that there is much more nuance involved. Here are some questions I get on the matter. 

1. What would you say is a common misconception about Personal Injury Law? One big misconception is that people are milking their injuries for money. The whole purpose of personal injury law is to make someone as whole as possible. The system we have is complicated and can be terrible on the individual. The only way we can make that better is money, but that money many times goes towards medical bills and making the person’s life better. 

2. What is one of the hardest aspects of what you do as a Personal Injury Lawyer? One of the more difficult tasks involves dealing with insurance adjusters. Their entire job is to minimize the amount of injury my client has suffered. Insurance companies do not make money when claims are paid. It is an odd dichotomy, but it is true. 

3. What would you want people to know most about Personal Injury Law? Contact me immediately after an accident. Speaking with an insurance company by yourself will not help anything at all, and they might try to take advantage of you. If they can pay out less on a claim, they save money. If they can save money, they will. The time after the accident happens matters so much. You get involved in an accident and your shoulder hurts a little bit, but you do not think anything of it. Take it seriously, quickly, and that can be in our favor.  

4. How has technology changed the way you do your job? Google Maps and Good Street View allows us to get and use more relevant information quicker. Technology, simply put, has allowed me to be more thorough, and that increases the prospect of victory with my clients.

In conclusion, if you have a personal injury claim, it would be a good idea to have a conversation with one of our attorneys. We want you to be able to benefit from our experience, and the only way to do that is to properly assess the situation and see what specific advice we would be able to give. For us at the Orlando Law Group, we take our job very seriously because many times, it means helping the livelihood of another human being. If you feel that you have been harmed in any way due to an accident, do not feel powerless. Do not let it paralyze you from acting fast. Reach out to us as soon as possible, and we will work hard to help. It is more than just our job. It is our purpose, and we take it personal.  

June 8, 2020/by The Orlando Law Group
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Traumatic Injury: The Advantages of Using Full-Service Firm

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At the Orlando Law Group, we are often asked, “Why choose us for a traumatic injury case?” One of the things that we like to explain to our potential clients is that, while we are a full-service law firm, you will receive the personalized attention that you need.

And what we mean by that is that you will know your attorney, you will know your paralegal and we will be working together as a team to get you the best result possible. Why it is important to have a team when dealing with one case? A grouping of factors. 

A traumatic injury case can often have several facets, things that you initially do not think might be impacting your life. The other attorneys in our office practice different areas of law, and one of those areas that we see most often in traumatic injury cases is the need for disability. Imagine that you have been severely injured, and you are no longer able to work. Social security disability is often difficult, especially if you are injured. Trying to get through the process alone is not the answer. You need a dedicated team that will help you get the paperwork needed to file.  

And as terrible as that sounds, as difficult as it is to even think about, when you are trying to deal with an injury and getting treatment, you have so much going through your mind. Dealing with a disability claim is the last thing that you want to do, and that is why we are honored to be there to help. Booking for another attorney to handle your disability claim is going to only add to the stress that you are already going through. By working with a firm and having that same firm handle your claim, a more streamlined approach can be taken. We will already have access to your medical bills as well as all your necessary information. There will be very little for you to do, so you can relax and focus on recovering. 

Another facet that is very hard to even consider, but something important to talk about, is if someone has died due to the accident. Often, when there is a traumatic injury, we are dealing with a death, and any time someone is killed in an accident, they need a probate. Probate is another area of law that we focus on at The Orlando Law Group. I encourage anyone that needs to talk to somebody about this hardship, whether it was the death of a family member, a child, or friend to speak with an attorney that handles the probates and go over what is going to need to be done and how it relates to your personal injury case.  

Again, this is not something that you want to go out looking for after you have already been injured or lost a loved one. By keeping everything in the same firm, we already have all the information and its easily transferable. We can work together as a team to get the issues resolved swiftly. Another matter that often comes up is child support and time-sharing issues. Take a moment and imagine a scenario where you could not work. How would you pay your child support? 

There could be a high level of nuance to your situation. Maybe you have over-due child support that you owe. Maybe you cannot take care of the children the way that you need to, and you need adjustments to your time-sharing or adjustments to your child support.  

That is, often, a stressful issue for somebody who is injured. You need a team that will analyze your exact situation and offer detailed solutions. We have attorneys that deal specifically in family law and can make those adjustments for you. Anything that you can possibly imagine will arise when you are injured, and all facets of your life can be impacted. If you have got outstanding debts and now have some money to spend, you may forget that you have a judgment outstanding.  

We see this happen many times. Money gets deposited into a bank account. You owe that bank money, and the money suddenly disappears. By talking to an attorney who knows how to handle outstanding judgments, these things can be reduced or even avoided, so it is important to have a team that can help you navigate this area while you are trying to heal and get better.  

The Orlando Law Group cares just as hard as we work, and helping you stay on the path to healing is a priority we do not take lightly. 

Another point that we often see come up is a complication with businesses. If you have been injured and your business is failing because you cannot work or you cannot manage your company, you may be asking yourself, “What can be done to help sustain you and your livelihood?” We have specific business law attorneys to help you navigate the process and offer you overall support throughout.  

When you are looking to hire an attorney for your traumatic injury you need somebody that can handle all facets of your situation. No matter what might be thrown your way during this time, we can get through it together.  

It is vital to make sure that you know the attorney, you have met with the attorney, and you feel comfortable with them. That is something that we not only believe at The Orlando Law Group, we live by it. Feel free to contact us or give us a call for a free consultation at 407-512-4394. If we can help you in any way, we will.  

June 15, 2020/by The Orlando Law Group
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Why Uninsured Motorist Coverage Can Save You Hardship and Hassle

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One of The Orlando Law Group’s main goals is to help you avoid problems before they happen. We cannot control the possibility of chaos, but we can give you armor so that when the unexpected strikes, you are ready, capable, and protected. We take trends that we are privy to and apply our experience so that you can remain informed.  

Uninsured motorists, or underinsured motorist insurance coverage are both terms that you may have heard of, but many times these products are known without a deep understanding of why they are so necessary and how they can help you. Let us dive into those details and why they matter so much.   

Orlando Drivers Take Note: Uninsured Motorist Coverage  

In Florida, you are required to have anything other than $10,000 for property damage caused to the other person’s vehicle. In addition to that, you are also provided $10,000 of personal injury protection, or what we call PIP. That is considered full coverage in Florida, believe it or not. What does that mean if you are hit by someone who only has that coverage? If you are not carrying uninsured motorist coverage, or underinsured motorist coverage, that means that there is nothing for your medical bills. Your insurance company considers uninsured motorists and underinsured motorists as existing in one group.  

The truth is that those two insurance coverages are different, and we are going to explain a little bit of the differences to help you understand why they should not be considered the same. Uninsured motorist coverage would be an example of a hit-and-run, or a documented accident where you were not at fault.  

Here is an example. You have been in an accident. There is clearly documented evidence that you were not at fault, and the other person is not carrying any bodily injury coverage. Where does that leave you? You then would need to call your insurance company and provide them the information about the accident. If you are carrying uninsured motorist coverage, they would then provide those benefits to you.  

This is extremely important. We run across these policies often, and many times people do not have this coverage. It is heartbreaking to tell them that the person that injured them was not carrying coverage to pay their medical bills, and unfortunately, they also did not elect for uninsured motorist vehicle coverage, so they are left without any way to pay. It is important to understand uninsured motorist coverage because Orlando has a lot of drivers who might be affected, and we do not want you to suffer because you were not informed. The best knowledge is being informed of all your options.   

The Other One: Underinsured Motorist Vehicle Coverage 

Underinsured motorist vehicle coverage is different. For example, consider the possibility that you get hit by another car that only carries $10,000 worth of bodily injury coverage, and you sustain an injury that requires surgery. It is revealed that the surgery far exceeds that amount.  

Once the at-fault policy tenders the $10,000; you would then call your insurance and tell them that you’ve been offered the 10,000 by the other party, and that you have to get their permission to then tap into your underinsured motorist vehicle coverage. Your claim must be worth more than the amount that you were paid by the other party in order to access your underinsured motorist vehicle coverage or UIM.  

This is vital because a lot of people underestimate the medical expenses that can be accrued when you have been in an accident. While you may have assistance with bodily injury, anytime, that may not be good enough. Everyone knows how expensive medical bills can be if they are only carrying $10,000. The cheap option is not the best, and you may have a surgery that is going to cost $100,000. You need help with an expense like that. Policies that protect you from pitfalls we often see are armor to us. They keep us protected and informed, and it is impossible not to care when so many get taken advantage of because they simply did not consider their options before the accident happened.    

If you are looking at your policy and you find that it can be confusing,  and you are thinking to yourself, “I don’t know what else I may need in the future,” we can do a free review of your policy to see what you can do to better protect yourself. Contact us or give us a call at 407-512-4394. We will be happy to help you out.  

May 7, 2020/by The Orlando Law Group
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What To Do If You Are In An Accident During COVID-19 and Coronavirus?

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A Personal Injury Lawyer Describes What is Negligence?

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What To Do When You Are Involved in a Hit and Run

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June 15, 2020/by The Orlando Law Group
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How Personal Injury Law Could Improve

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You Can Now Text 911 in Orlando. But Should You?

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Can You Sue a Private School for Bullying? 

Can You Sue a Private School for Bullying?

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June 15, 2020/by The Orlando Law Group
What are the effects of bullying?

The Effects of Bullying – What You Need to Know

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Table of Contents

Overview
What is bullying?
Who is at risk of being bullied?
Who is at risk of becoming a bully?
What are the effects of bullying?
How can I stop a bully?
Can a lawyer help if your child is being bullied?

Overview

An unfortunate condition in our society is that bullying happens. It happens every day, and the target of the bully are often people who would have never guessed they’d be bullied. The bullies are everywhere; they are children and adults, men, and women. It’s a pervasive aspect of the world in which we live.

Bullying takes many forms, the types of bullying range from physical bullying to mental abuse to online bullying. Often it’s challenging to pinpoint bullying behavior. Sometimes it is visible, and other times it’s much more subtle.

Bullying happens in many places, including school, church, sport teams, on the internet, the workplace, and in public. Generally, wherever people gather, there’s an opportunity for someone to be bullied.

But what are the effects of bullying? Can it be stopped? What rights does someone who is being bullied have? And, can a lawyer help if you or your child is being bullied?

What is bullying?

There are quite a few definitions of the term. Still, the generally accepted meaning of bullying was created in 2014 by the Department of Health, Center for Disease Control and Department of Education. This definition is federally uniform and was drafted for research and surveillance. In the description, it is cited that bullying includes unwanted aggressive behavior, observed or perceived imbalance of power, and repetition of the behavior or high likelihood of recurrence.

In our common and current language, the definition describes two “modes” of bullying, direct and indirect bullying.

Direct implies that the acts of a bully occur in the presence of a targeted individual. This could be physical and in-person or directly targeted through online channels.

Indirect suggests that the bully is not directly communicating with the targeted individual. A clear example of this is when a bully spreads rumors about a targeted person or child.

Along with the two modes in the definition, there are also four types of bullying, these are categorized as verbal, physical, relational (when an effort is made to cause harm to the relationships or reputation of an individual), and damage to property.

An addition method of aggressive intimidation is called cyberbullying; this occurs when the bully attempts to cause physical, mental, or emotional harm to someone through the use of electronic methods. These attempts of aggression are usually either verbal, threatening through instant messenger, for example, or relational, like spreading rumors through social media. Cyberbullying can also cause damage to property if the outcome of the bullying modifies, deletes, or destroys a targeted individual’s private data that is stored in some electronic method. For example, if someone were to gain access to online image storage and deface or delete the target’s pictures, this would be considered damage to property.

With so many variations and interpretations of the definition, it’s easy to see why many people might be unsure of what is happening to them, or their child is considered bullying. The only sure way to find out would be to speak to someone knowledgeable in the legal implications of the threatening or intimidating acts.

Who is at risk of being bullied?

While people of all ages are bullied, we often hear about children who are bullied in school, sports, church, online, or in some social environment.

When it comes to children and their risk of being bullied, there are some characteristics that we find to be common. Now, as you read this, understand that just because a child might possess one or more of these characteristics, it does not mean that they will be bullied or that they have been bullied. It merely means that there is an increased likelihood that they could be the target of a bully.

Further, many of these characteristics can apply to adults who are maliciously targeted by a bully.

When cases of reported bullying are examined, some of the traits associated with the targets of bullies are:

  1. Someone who is considered unique or different from their typical peer group. This could be someone who thinks or acts differently or someone who displays physical differences such as being overweight or underweight, wears clothes that are considered “uncool,” wears glasses, or is a standout in some way, like the new kid at school.
  2. Children and adults who are considered weak or diminutive in some way. These are usually kids who are seen as unable to defend themselves.
  3. Children with low self-esteem, who are depressed, have mental health issues or display some form of anxiety.
  4. Children who do not have many or any friends. These are the “loners” in the school population.
  5. Often children who do not get along with others, have poor social skills, or are seen as irritating are the target of bullying.

While these guidelines suggest who is likely to be a target of a bully, it’s worth noting that there are cases where the subject to aggressive behavior has none of the above characteristics. They might be a popular kid in school who has a lot of friends and high self-esteem, and they are still the target of a bully.

Ultimately, we need guidelines to study a topic, and bullying is no different. But like many different areas of study, so much exists in the gray area that we need to be conscious and aware of the signs of bullying. We might encounter a targeted child who no one thought would be bullied. It’s essential to recognize all victims of bullying.

Now, there are two sides to the concept of bullying. We’ve covered those who are at risk of being bullied. To get a complete picture, we need to consider the risk factors that contribute to someone becoming a bully? Just who among us is more likely to bully others?

Who is at risk of becoming a bully?

Under no circumstances is it right or justified to be a bully. It is crucial, though, for those of us who work hard to stop the bullying to understand what traits are more likely to contribute to someone becoming a bully. By knowing, we have a decided advantage when we work to prevent bullying.

We will also mention here that while we are talking about children who could be bullies, these characteristics could also apply to adults.

We can generally classify children into two distinct groups when we examine the likelihood of them becoming a bully.

The first group is those who are isolated from their peers. Like the bullied, these children are anxious, depressed, have low self-esteem, are less involved in school and social activities, are subject to peer pressure, and cannot quickly identify or empathize with the feelings and emotions of others.

The second group of children is nearly the opposite. They are fashionable and have a large group of friends. They seem to span multiple groups of peers from the more athletic to the academic to the more socially connected. These children are increasingly concerned about their social stance or popularity and like it when they are in control of others, even those in their peer groups.

Some of the factors that indicate a child is more likely to be a bully include:

  1. They are aggressive among their peers and toward others, including those they might not know very well or others who are outside of their peer group.
  2. These children are easily frustrated and have a difficult time coping when things do now go exactly their way.
  3. They have domestic issues or problems at home, including limited or no parental involvement.
  4. They openly think negatively of others and express those feelings either through thoughts, verbalizations, or actions.
  5. These children view violence as a positive tactic in dealing with situations.
  6. They have difficulty following rules or often believe that rules do not apply to them.

It truly is worth repeating that just because a child displays one or more of these behaviors does not mean that they are a bully. No one would ever want to classify a child as a bully when they are, in fact, not one.

What are the effects of bullying?

Sadly, the effects of bullying extend well beyond the individual who is targeted with aggressive behavior. Bullying affects three groups of children and adults. It affects the bullied or the target individual, it affects the bully themselves, and it affects the bystanders, including family, friends, and acquaintances who might have witnessed the abusive acts.

The child being bullied has an increased risk of depression, anxiety, anti-social behavior, and loneliness. They are more likely to lose interest in activities outside of the home and might isolate themselves from their family and friends. In some cases, thoughts or indicators of suicide might exist.

Children being bullied might also experience physical health problems as a result of the stress of the bullying. Further, they may suffer from decreased academic performance.

The child who is bullying also suffers. These children are more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs, engage in promiscuous sexual activity, drop out of school, get in trouble with the law, and isolate themselves from their peers.

Moreover, the bully will often carry their behaviors into adulthood and become bullies in the workplace and at home. They are more likely to engage in abusive relationships with a significant other and their children.

The family, friends, and bystanders who witness the direct or indirect acts or see the after-effects are impacted as well. Children who witness bullying might experience feelings of guilt or regret if they did nothing to stop the aggressive actions. These children are more likely to miss school because they are looking to avoid being bullied or witnessing the bully’s acts again.

How can I stop a bully?

To stop the behavior of bullying, everyone involved needs to take an active role. This includes parents or custodial adults, teachers, school administrators, executives in the workplace, bystanders, and the bullied.

As is the case with so many issues, education and awareness are critical components of preventing and stopping bullying. Everyone involved should be aware of the indicators that someone is at risk of being targeted by a bully or at risk of becoming a bully. Through education, early intervention can happen, and many instances of bullying can be prevented.

Another tactic that can be very effective in preventing bullying is opening the lines of communication between parents, guardians, teachers, school administrators, and children. When people feel comfortable talking about a complicated topic, it eases the difficulty when it is most important to do so. By creating clear channels of accessible communication, instances of bullying that might typically go unreported can be handled quickly and effectively.

Despite these effective tactics, there may still be times when these methods do not stop bullying. It’s during these times that involving a legal professional who focuses on bullying should be a consideration.

Can a lawyer help if your child is being bullied?

Wondering if you can sue a private school for bullying? Give our article a read through, and if you have specific questions you need answered, book a consultation with one of our Personal Injury Lawyers.

When traditional tactics of reporting bullying and communications with school administration and teachers are ineffective in stopping a bully, speaking with an attorney who focuses on bullying is, undoubtedly, an option.

Attorneys who focus on cases that involve bullying are trained to help the bullied children and their families pursue legal action against the schools, churches, organizations, or other parents who are not making attempts to prevent the aggressive acts from happening.

If you believe your child’s school, church, or organization is not actively working to prevent another child from bullying; please contact us to learn what legal options you have.

June 15, 2020/by The Orlando Law Group
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Hurt on Uber, Lyft? Advice from a rideshare accident lawyer

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April 29, 2020/by The Orlando Law Group
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What Should I Do After An Auto Accident

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Updated: June 2020

You’ve been in an automobile accident. Many emotions can run through your head during such a difficult moment. Shock, anxiety, even rage can occur following the sudden jarring impact of a vehicular collision. But your actions immediately following an accident can have a huge effect on what comes next, from a legal standpoint.

So, what are the Top 10 actions you should take following an automobile accident?

  1. 1. Do Not Leave: Leaving the scene of an accident before it is appropriate can have a huge impact on both the case and your life. If you flee the scene, you could be charged as a hit-and-run driver, which carries serious criminal penalties. Remember to always stay at the scene until reports have been filed.
  2. Health Check: Before determining property damage, be sure to check on everyone involved in the accident. If someone has sustained an injury, be sure to call for medical help first and foremost. This will ensure that the injured party receives care as fast as possible. If anyone is complaining of back or neck pain or appears to be unconscious, do not move them until medical professionals arrive on the scene.
  3. Alert the Police: The police need to be involved in any accident in which significant property damage, injury, or death has occurred. Once they arrive, you should request a police report be filed. Take careful note of who the responding officers are. Write down their names and badge numbers.
  4. Get Information: Make sure you gather information from all drivers involved in the accident. Names, phone numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, license plate numbers and insurance policy info are all important. Make sure you know the names and phone numbers of any passengers involved as well. When speaking with another driver involved in the accident it is important to maintain a level head. Always stay cooperative.
  5. Speak with Witnesses: Talk to anyone who witnessed the accident. Get their names, phone numbers, and addresses. There are many free-to-use smartphone apps for voice recording. Record statements from witnesses on the scene. This can be useful evidence later on.
  6. Take Photos: Make sure you take photos at the scene to showcase the damage. Another best practice tip would be to take photos of your car now so that in the event of an accident you have a before and after image.
  7. Be Honest with Your Insurance Company: Make sure you report the accident to your insurance provider right away and be truthful with them. If the insurer finds out that you’ve lied about something, they could deny your coverage.
  8. Keep Track of Medical Treatment: Make sure that you keep a running log of any doctors and specialists you see in regard to injuries sustained in your accident. Keep a record of all medications, procedures, and bills accrued through treatment of these injuries. Keep a record of how your injuries have impacted your daily life to prove Pain and Suffering in a future court case.
  9. Watch What You Say: Immediately following the accident, while emotions are high, never apologize or admit to any fault. Such statements could be considered an admission of legal liability. In the following weeks, it is best not to discuss the accident with anyone outside of the authorities, your insurance company, and your attorney. If the other party’s insurance company tries to contact you, do not speak with them. Politely direct them to your attorney to arrange an interview.
  10. Hire an Attorney: This is perhaps the single most important action you can take following an accident. An experienced personal injury attorney is vital to maximizing your recovery efforts if you’ve been injured, or to defend you if you are at fault. The counsel and efforts of a personal injury lawyer will save you time and money as the case proceeds.

If you have been in an accident involving Uber or Lyft, make sure to give This Article a read. There we discuss if insurance coverage will apply to a ride-share accident.

The personal injury lawyers of The Orlando Law Group specialize in personal injury cases. Seeking legal representation before medical treatment advances is essential to the process. If you’ve been in an accident, call The Orlando Law Group today at 407.512.4394 and book a consultation with a personal injury attorney.

June 15, 2020/by The Orlando Law Group

Auto & Work Accident Whiplash Relief

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If you have been in an auto accident recently, there are some important decisions you have to make. It’s crucial to make these decisions instantly and not delay. Individuals injured in car accidents will have only 14 days to seek initial treatment.

Summit Chiropractic exists to serve the health care needs of our patients with the highest level of care and concern. Using the leading edge of technology, we are focused on bringing you the most advanced “non-surgical” treatment for neck and back problems available.

How Chiropractic Relieves whiplash symptoms:

Chiropractic adjustments are a very effective form of treatment to relieve whiplash. A chiropractic adjustment is a gentle form of a motion to individual segments of the spine which effect the tissue in three ways.

  • Relieves nerve pressure affecting neck and shoulders.
  • Relieve muscle reflex pain and spasms.
  • Reduces disc pressure which is also a contributing factor in neck and shoulders pain.

What you can expect with chiropractic adjustments is decreased pain, decreased muscle spasms and increased mobility

Therapy to Relieve Whiplash Symptoms

Myofascial release is utilized to decrease the muscle spasms and pressure on the cervical nerves. Deep massage therapy is an alternate form of muscle work to effect the muscles related to the pain of whiplash injuries.

In addition, our treatment may also include therapy which delivers a form of cryotherapy into the muscle tissue. The physiologic effects of cryotherapy include immediate vasoconstriction with reflexive vasodilation, decreased local metabolism and enzymatic activity, and decreased oxygen demand. Cryotherapy decreases muscle activity and decreases spasticity and muscle guarding. It is commonly used to alleviate the pain, decrease muscle soreness, and aids in the relief of whiplash injuries.

Intersegmental traction is another means of inducing passive motion into your spine for the purpose of increasing mobility and stretching spinal joints. The discs of your spine have a poor blood supply. Misalignment of the spine prevents this exchange from occurring. Intersegmental traction helps restore proper motion. Patients lie supine on a table which has vibrating roller-type cams beneath its surface. These massaging rollers travel slowly up and down the spine. Most patients find this form of traction to be very relaxing and therapeutic.

Signs of Whiplash

Whether from an auto accident, sports injury or a slip and fall where there are a rapid flexion and extension of the head.

Several muscles around the neck and shoulders, ligaments and spinal discs get injured during the rapid motion.

  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Jaw Pain
  • Cervical Vertigo with dizziness or nausea
  • Arm and Leg numbness and tingling
  • Neck and Low Back Pain
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndromes
  • Shoulder and Arm Pain

Our entire staff is dedicated to helping you along your journey of discovering the path to the summit of your health and wellness through natural, non-surgical, drugless alternatives. If you are experiencing difficulty with your back or neck, please call us at (407) 203-6745 to schedule a no cost consultation with Dr. Jamee Fike and Dr. Warner and find out if this treatment option can help you live a normal life free from pain.

Whiplash Relief in Orlando FL Call: (407) 203-6745

Affordable neck and back pain relief available without the side effects of medicine.

Dr. Jamee Fike and Dr. Warner is expert at car accident injuries helping people with chronic back problems, neck aches, spine injuries, etc. so you can live life to the fullest, pain-free!

Auto accident injury and whiplash specialist in restoring health.

With our chiropractic procedures, we have helped 100’s of accident injury patients, bringing pain relief and helping them feel as good (and many times, better) than they did before their accident.

Importance of Immediate Care

What a lot of people don’t realize is that it can take multiple days, sometimes weeks before any whiplash symptoms occur.

The reason it can take a few days to feel the symptoms is because it can take time for the inflammation from the tears in the injured ligaments and muscles to build up and further aggravate you. When the delicate ligaments that support your neck are wounded, the muscles react by tightening to guard the injured area. This protects the damaged area from further injury.

A few weeks following this injury, the distressed tissue releases chemicals that attach little cells to the wounded area, called Fibroblasts and creating a scar-like material called fibrin. Fibrin then helps mend and rebuild the injury.

During these few weeks of repair, it is extremely important to maintain normal ranges of motion, as well as spinal alignment. If this is not done properly, the scar tissue will end up limiting the future mobility of the injured area and lead to spinal degeneration.

See how Dr. Jamee Fike and Dr. Daniel Warner can help you!

Whiplash Relief in Orlando FL Call: (407) 203-6745

Source: Summit Chiropractic – Whiplash Pain Relief

August 9, 2023/by The Orlando Law Group

You’ve been in a car accident. Now what?

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None of us wants to admit that we’ll take part in those statistics; but assuming that you will be in an accident at some point, do you know what to do? Let’s break it down into two categories: what you should do at the scene and what to do after the accident.

At the Scene

  • Stop. According to the Florida DMV, you must stop. And if anyone is hurt, you are required to get help. In addition, you should give your name, address, and vehicle registration number to others involved in the accident. If you leave the scene of an accident that involves injuries without providing your information your license may be revoked.
  • Don’t Block Traffic. If traffic is being blocked by your car you must move it. If you can’t move it yourself, you are required to get help or call a tow truck. Your car should never block traffic in any situation. Before you move the vehicles, you might want to use your phone to take photos, including the surrounding area, traffic signs, lane markings and the damage to vehicles involved. If there is any dispute about the accident, photos can provide a wealth of information and assistance in handling any claims following the suit.
  • Report it. According to Florida law, any car accident that involves injuries or property damage over $500 must be reported. In these situations, you should call the local police department, sheriff, or the Florida Highway Patrol. Some experts advise that you should call the police in any accident – even if the other person wants to keep it off the books or you think the damage is minor. Because you don’t know how things will actually turn out, a police report will provide an official record of the accident.


After the Accident

  • Call your insurance agent. People in the insurance industry say you should call your carrier regardless of the accident’s severity. If any payments have to be made to you or anyone else involved in the accident, the sooner your insurance company knows of the situation, the better.
  • Do not admit fault. Be honest with police about the facts but let them determine your level of liability. Most car accidents happen because one of the drivers was legally negligent. Negligence is when someone has a duty to act with reasonable care and fails to do so, causing harm to another person. A negligent person is required by law pay for the harm he causes to another person in proportion to his or her liability for the other person’s losses. If indeed you are the one charged in a traffic accident you will have the opportunity to explain what happened in court. At that point, the traffic court will decide what the penalty is. If you want a deeper dive into defining negligence, Click Here to read a blog where we go in depth on the matter. 
  • Consider an attorney. If it is not a straightforward matter, an attorney might be helpful in getting to the bottom of the claim. Particularly if you are injured in the auto accident or the damage to your vehicle was extensive or if there is some question about fault. Of course, if you think you will need the help of a lawyer, make sure you document any medical expenses or other interactions that occur as a result of the accident.

Being in an accident is never convenient or easy. But, if you follow these simple procedures, the aftermath of your accident will be less frustrating and complicated. Personal Injury Law is an aspect of law that we focus on, and if you want to know more or have other questions, make sure to give our Personal Injury Page a look. It contains a more expanded grouping of information, but as always, if you have questions, The Orlando Law Group is here to help. Never hesitate to reach out. 

 

 

August 9, 2023/by The Orlando Law Group

What is Premise Liability?

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Updated June 2020

There are many facets of Personal Injury Law to consider. There’s the unfortunate situation of being involved in a hit and run, but what if your not in an accident out on the highway? What if you’re hurt on someone else’s property?

If someone is hurt in a store or a person’s house, they may be able to recover compensation for their injuries from the property owner. Some common types of premises liability cases include the following situations:

  • Slip and falls
  • Exposure to toxic substances
  • Dog bites
  • Assault on property
  • Malfunctioning elevators
  • Inadequate security

No matter what type of accident you have been involved in on another person’s property, it will be necessary to identify whether the property owner caused or contributed to the accident in the first place. An attorney can help you explore your options for legal action.

If a person is injured on another person’s property, a court will impose liability on the property owner or possessor under premises liability law if the property owner owed the injured person a duty of care and the property owner breached that duty of care. Whether the property owner or possessor owed the injured person a duty of care, as well as the extent of care owed, depends on the relationship between the person owning or holding the property and the injured person.

Premises liability law refers to the legal principles that hold landowners and tenants responsible when someone enters onto their property and gets hurt due to a dangerous condition. Usually, premises liability claims are based on negligence, although the doctrine may be applied differently than it is in other personal injury situations. The primary source of premises liability law is state case precedents.

Slip and falls are the most common type of accident resulting in premises liability. Causes include wet floors, snow and ice, unmarked obstacles, faulty stairs, and other such dangers. Lawsuits can also result from injuries caused by vicious animals, open swimming pools, broken elevators, or violent customers or guests. To obtain compensation, plaintiffs may be able to file suit against owners, landlords, business owners, easement holders, residential tenants, maintenance companies, and other entities that control or possess the property where the accident happened.

The degree of care a property owner is obligated to provide in Florida depends on the relationship of the injured person to the property. For example, a property owner may be liable if a customer is injured in his or her store, whereas a homeowner will not have the same responsibility to a trespasser who is injured on the premises.

  • Invitees – Property owners who run a business are strictly liable for maintaining a safe environment for potential customers and visitors. Businesses must actively prevent or repair dangerous conditions in a timely manner or give clear warnings in order to protect against accidents.
  • Social Licensees – Social guests and visitors who have permission to enter a public property, but who are not there for business purposes can still hold the property owner responsible for accidents that occur due to unsafe conditions.
  • Trespassers – Property owners do not have a responsibility to fix dangerous conditions or provide warnings for the sake of potential trespassers. Unless the property owner has reason to believe that other people might enter the property without permission, he or she may not be liable for accident injuries that occur to trespassers.

When another person is responsible for such damages, it is crucial that you take legal action to not only hold the liable party accountable, but to also obtain rightful compensation. Do not forfeit your right to receive financial support. With a dedicated attorney on your side, you will be able to focus on your recovery as your legal representative works on your behalf and handles the complex and often frustrating legal process.

If you need to know more about Personal Injury Law, make sure to give our comprehensive page a look, and if you have more specific questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us.

June 12, 2020/by The Orlando Law Group

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