Medical Malpractice

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Low Settlement Offers: How to Deal with Them

If you’ve been in an accident, you’re probably beginning to deal with insurance companies, adjusters, and other details surrounding your personal injury claim. While these dealings should be straightforward, they seldom are. In fact, even an insurance company that has accepted liability may be committed to negotiating and delivering several low settlement offers right off…

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Why Hire Ward & Barnes to Represent Your Injury Case?

You’ve decided to hire a personal injury lawyer to represent your injury case, and you’re interested in learning about our practice. Who are we? What sets us apart? And why should you consider our firm for your personal injury case? In this post, we’ll provide a little bit of background into our firm and who we are, and…

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What Should I Expect From My Personal Injury Lawyer?

You’ve decided to hire a personal injury attorney, but where do you start? You’ve never worked with a personal injury lawyer before, and you’re wondering what to expect and where to find the right match for you.  In this post, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of working with an accident attorney. And what you…

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When is it Too Late to Hire an Attorney for a Car Accident Case?

If you’re in the midst of a car accident case, you probably know that hiring an attorney is essential. The question, then, is how much time you have to do that. After all, finding an attorney can be a lengthy process, and many people feel like the pressure is on from day one. Don’t worry, though: we have…

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What’s the Number One Reason Someone Loses an Accident Lawsuit?

If you’ve been in an accident, you know that the process of pursuing an accident lawsuit can be complicated and exhausting. It’s common for people to approach the personal injury claim process with misconceptions and misunderstandings. Unfortunately, these misconceptions can lead you to lose the claim entirely. In this post, we’ll discuss the primary reasons people lose…

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Will a Prior Injury Keep me From Winning a Personal Injury Case?

If you’ve been in an accident, you’ve probably noticed that your insurance company wants to know a lot about your health condition before the accident took place. And if you have a prior injury or disability, they may try to use that against you to deny your claim. In this post, we’ll discuss what you…

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When is it Important to Hire an Attorney for a Wrongful Death Claim?

In Florida, the wrongful death statute ensures that individuals liable for someone’s wrongful death should be held responsible for their actions. While the aftermath of a wrongful death claim can be gut-wrenching, the law ensures a deceased person’s loved ones get the compensation they need after their loved one passes. In this post, we’ll discuss why you need to…

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How Do I Maximize My Personal Injury Settlement?

If you’ve decided to file a personal injury claim, you want to maximize the settlement you’re eligible for. With the injuries, suffering, and inconvenience that you’ve experienced, receiving fair compensation makes perfect sense. Today, we’ll discuss the best ways to do just that. 5 Ways to Maximize Your Personal Injury Settlement Regardless of the circumstances of your claim, these five…

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Evidence Laws Change in Florida: What This Means if You’re the Injured Party

Evidence laws change rapidly in Florida. Recently, they’ve experienced yet another shift. Specifically, the state has stopped adhering to the “General acceptance” (Frye) standard of vetting scientific evidence and adopted the Daubert standard, instead. While this effort keeps frivolous cases out of court and streamlines the process for real, pressing cases. It can also make…