When you've been involved in a car accident, many questions come up for consideration. Should you file a claim? What if you can't afford a lawyer? Having an accident can be traumatic enough without having to search for answers about the legal issues involved. The following list of questions and answers can help you decide on the next step.
- I can file a claim without a lawyer, right? Technically, yes, you can file a Florida accident claim without going to
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on November 10, 2009 at 8:29pm —
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The following is an expert answer given by
Florida Personal Injury Accidents Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:
Subject: Son injured himself in school
Question: My son got injured last week at school. We live in Satellite Beach Fl, and my son goes to school at a magnet school in Cocoa which is at least 30mins away from us. He was in his science class when a girl who had her foot on his stool pulle
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on November 6, 2009 at 5:07pm —
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The summer vacation season of 2009 is wrapping up, but there are those out there who are still waiting to sail off into the sunset with a loved one on a cruise vacation. With the recent downturn in the economy, the cruise industry has recently been offering great rates to passengers. Because of this, many people have postponed their summer vacation to take advantage of these relaxing, fun-filled vacations. But, did you know that cruises can be a source of accidents and injuries which can put a b…
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on October 8, 2009 at 7:15pm —
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The following is an expert answer given by
Florida Personal Injury Accidents Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:
Subject: Child Arm Injury and more
Question: My daughter, who just turned 4, was hit on the elbow by another child in after school care. Her arm was swollen and she couldn’t move it. This was
documented in an accident report by her care provider “hit by another child.”
After calling her pedi
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on October 6, 2009 at 8:17pm —
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The following is an expert answer given by
Florida Auto Accident Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:
Subject: Child Auto Injury Rights
Question: My friend is an older lady with a 10 year old child. Recently, he and another child were playing outside when a neighbor (and family member of the other child) pulled out of her driveway, backed into my friend's yard and proceeded to pull forward. As she p
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on October 4, 2009 at 2:45pm —
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The following is an expert answer given by Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:
Subject: Slip and Fall at an Atlantic City Casino
Question: 10 days ago, I was staying at the Borgota Casino in AC. After coming back inside from checking the weather (it was very nasty and rainy out), I tripped and fell onto my left knee in the entrance way. Because of
the weather and foot traffic from the revolvin
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on September 25, 2009 at 8:16am —
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The following is an expert answer given by Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:
Subject: Disney World - Florida Slip and Fall Case
Question: The first day of our Disneyworld vacation it was a little rainy
out and while walking down the stairs at the resort, I slipped and fell down
a flight. There are no step grips or signs stating caution or anything. I did
notify the manager and received…
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on September 23, 2009 at 6:50pm —
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The following is an expert answer given by Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:
Question: I had a slip & fall which caused a broken foot. Surgery was done & 10 weeks of physical therapy. What is the usual payout on this type of lawsuit?
Answer: The value of your claim depends on many, many factors, and it would be difficult for me to even guess what your claim might be worth. Th…
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on September 13, 2009 at 6:56am —
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The United States Coast Guard recently released its study on boating accident which occurred in 2008. Unfortunately, the study indicates deaths occurring in boating accidents are on the rise. The Coast Guard reported that boating fatalities increased from 5.3 per 100,000 registered recreational boaters to 5.6 in 2008. The Coast Guard recorded a total of 709 boating deaths in 2008, 3,331 boating injuries, approximately
54 million dollars in damage to property, all arising out…
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on September 12, 2009 at 6:04pm —
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It has probably never occurred to most of the millions of annual cruise ship vacationers that they could be seriously injured or even killed while on their vacation. Maybe they missed watching the blockbuster movie, "
Titanic", but even if they saw it, the prevailing thought is that being on vacation somehow makes one infallible. After all, the
Titanic accident happened many years ago and ships are much safer now, right? Wrong! Every month, the major cruise lines report incident…
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on September 10, 2009 at 7:50pm —
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The following is an expert answer given by
Florida Personal Injury Protection Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:
Subject: Dog Bite incident
Question: I have a 75lb Boxer mix breed dog and my question is this. My 17 year old sister took the dog outside without my knowledge on a leash to let it go to the bathroom. My neighbor was walking down the street with her 12 lb Bischon. My dog spotted it and took
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on September 3, 2009 at 5:27pm —
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The following is an expert answer given by
Personal Injury Protection Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:
Subject: Old razor and toothbrush left in hotel bed
Question: My husband, daughter, and I stayed at a hotel in Wilmington, NC. My 3 year old pulled back the covers on our bed and crawled underneath them. She was hiding when I came out of the kitchen to see what she was doing. She was still unde
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on August 21, 2009 at 9:35am —
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The following is an expert answer given by Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:
Subject: slip & fall
Question: I was at a prominent builder's design center and caught my foot in the back of an open chair and fell upon a closed door. Upon getting my balance back, I proceeded to open the door and walked a few feet down the hall and there was a huge cracking sound. So loud in fact, that p
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on August 14, 2009 at 2:19pm —
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The following is an expert answer given by
Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet
Subject: Scar Injury Claim
Question: I'm writing on behalf of my friend. She and her boyfriend were in WalMart late at night, when there's typically a lot of stocking and cleaning,etc., being done. A young male employee was about to begin mopping the floor. When they approached the area he was a
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on July 27, 2009 at 7:05pm —
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That cruise your are planning to your dream destination will probably be all that you are picturing: balmy seas, blue skies, and tropical beaches. You can see in in your mind, just like in a travel brochure - you and your family splashing in the pool, dancing in the nightclub, and going off to sightsee at every new port. But, what happens if you are injured while walking around on board the ship, while diving into the ship's pool, or while on a shore excursion?
The cruise
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on July 26, 2009 at 9:19am —
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Beginning July 1, 2009, police officers in Florida may now stop the driver of a car based upon a simple suspicion that the driver is not wearing a seat belt. If the police officer’s suspicion is right, you can receive a citation that will cost you $100.00 under the new Florida law. Before, motorists could not be stopped for just the seat belt violation. A police officer would have to see some other type of traffic violation, and then could cite a person for failing to wear a seat belt once th…
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on July 24, 2009 at 8:19am —
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An auto accident can be one of the most traumatic, shocking, and devastating moments of your life. Though we all like to believe it will never happen to us, over 6 million auto accidents occur in the United States every year. Statistically speaking, it’s very likely that you will be involved in an auto accident at some point in your life, and the best thing you can do is to be prepared.
Moments after impact, many thoughts run through your head. Take a deep breath, clear your mind, and
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on July 17, 2009 at 2:56pm —
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The following is an expert answer given by
Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:
Subject: First degree burn injury
Question: One week ago, three of my other employees as well as myself were at a restaurant for lunch. The waitress brought our meals to the table and dropped a hot plate with a hot oil sauce on my left arm causing a serious first degree burn. Can I receive co
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on July 6, 2009 at 8:12pm —
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Despite the recession, the cruise ship industry continues to enjoy thousands and thousands of passengers traveling on their ships. Particularly now, during the summer months, when most families schedule their family vacations, cruise ships are loaded with passengers unaware of dangers occurring on cruise ships. In just the last few weeks, news media have reported people falling overboard a cruise ship out of Mobile, Alabama, a passenger drowning after falling off a cruise boat when the captain…
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on July 5, 2009 at 3:08pm —
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Many outdoor enthusiasts looking for thrilling and challenging ways to spend their leisure time find excitement in sports like kitesurfing. In kitesurfing, the rider, standing on a small surf board , uses a kite to harness wind power to move through the water. While people around the world have attempted to utilize kites for motion for centuries, kitesurfing as a sport did not develop until the 1990s. By 1998, kitesurfing had become a mainstream sport, with schools opening to teach it and a comp…
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Added by Joseph M. Maus on June 30, 2009 at 8:12pm —
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