Monthly Archives: January 2017
How to File Your Taxes After Receiving a Personal Injury Settlement
When the victim of a personal injury receives his or her personal injury settlement, they are relieved simply because it means that they can stop worrying about how they are going to pay for their medical bills and cover their living expenses. However, that relief is oftentimes short lived, typically lasting up until tax… Read More »
When Can You Sue for Parking Lot Injuries?
Parking lots can be full of hazards, such as potholes, shopping carts, vehicles backing out, and debris. If you were injured in a parking lot, whether due to a slip-and-fall or criminal activity, you may be wondering if you can sue the business for damages. At The Pendas Law Firm, we will review the… Read More »
How Victim Compensation is Calculated in a Jacksonville, FL DUI Accident
When an individual is injured in a Jacksonville DUI car accident, their compensation for their injuries is calculated slightly differently than it would be in a typical Florida car accident. Depending on the severity and the nature of the victim’s injuries, and on the exact circumstances surrounding the accident, the outcome of DUI car… Read More »
Can You Sue Your Plastic Surgeon if You Do Not Like the Results?
If you recently underwent plastic surgery and if the results are not what you were promised they would be, the plastic surgeon may be held financially liable. If their treatment of you resulted in an injury, the plastic surgeon may be sued for medical malpractice. However, if you did not sustain any injuries, and… Read More »
When Amusement Parks Are Liable for Personal Injuries
If you or a loved one has been injured on an amusement park ride, the amusement park may owe you compensation for your damages. However, the nature of the accident that caused your injuries may dictate the type of personal injury claim you can file, and therefore determine the amount and type of damages… Read More »
Colossus: The Computer Program Routinely Used by Insurance Companies to Value Your Personal Injury Claim
Though many personal injury lawyers will assert to be able to value your claim, the truth of the matter is that most insurance agencies often use a computer system called Colossus to calculate what your personal injury is worth. Colossus was introduced in 1980 and has proven to be so effective that more than… Read More »
7 Mistakes That May Be the Death of Your Personal Injury Claim
Our lawyers at The Pendas Law Firm are dedicated to protecting our clients’ rights to fair compensation. Our goal is to help victims of accidents obtain the maximum amount of compensation possible for their damages and losses. In order to accomplish this, we educate our clients about the personal injury claim process, and help… Read More »
A Quick Settlement is Usually a Bad Settlement
At The Pendas Law Firm, our goal is to help you maximize your personal injury settlement by negotiating with the insurance adjusters on your behalf. Unfortunately, many accident victims will take the first settlement an insurance company offers them, without first consulting with a knowledgeable Miami personal injury lawyer. If you were injured in… Read More »
Are School Buses Really Safe?
If you are like most parents, you have wondered once or twice about whether school buses are really safe without seatbelts. Though school buses are driven by only the most qualified drivers, and though school bus design has been tested over and over again to ensure that the build provides the utmost safety to… Read More »
Can I Sue Outside of Workers’ Compensation?
If you were injured in your West Palm Beach workplace, you do not have to settle for workers’ compensation. While workers’ compensation is in place to help you cover a portion of your lost wages and your medical bills, it does not cover other types of damages that may stem from your injuries, such… Read More »
