FAQs

Personal Injury & Death
Family Law
Criminal Law

A list of frequently asked questions is found below. If you have any additional questions not answered below, please feel free to contact us or call us at 1-866-767-4711.

Personal Injury & Death

The insurance company says my car is a “total loss”. What does that mean?
How is the value of my vehicle determined? Do I have to accept their offer?
Who is going to pay for: A) The damage to my car; B) The tow bill I received; C) My rental car?
Since my accident, I have incurred medical bills and lost wages. How can I recover my losses?
How long will it take to get reimbursed for my lost wages?
I was injured while driving someone else’s vehicle and was not at fault for the accident. Why do I have to report this to my insurance company?
I was injured as a passenger and do not own a vehicle. What do I do?
How long will my personal injury claim take?
My doctor says I have a “permanent injury”. What does this mean?
My spouse was not injured in the accident. Why does he/she have to be involved in my claim for injuries?
How much does it cost to bring a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit?
Is my personal injury settlement taxable?
What is the Statute of Limitations in Florida for filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit?
I have just been in a car accident. Who should I talk to?
I slipped, fell and injured myself while shopping in a grocery store. What should I do?
Will the grocery store pay for my medical bills?
Will the grocery store pay for my lost wages and injuries?
My child was bitten by a neighbor’s dog while playing inside the neighbor’s house. What should I do?
Who will pay for my child’s medical bills?
Will the dog owner be responsible to pay for my child’s injuries, including any scarring or disfigurement?
If the owner of the dog was a tenant, is the landlord legally liable?
Do I have to pay income taxes on any compensation for my child’s personal injuries?
As I was standing on a step ladder, which I had recently purchased, it collapsed, causing me to fall and injure myself. What should I do?
Who will pay for my medical bills, lost wages and injuries?
What is a “defective product”?
Do I have to pay income taxes on my recovery?

Family Law

What is the difference between an uncontested and contested divorce?
Why do I need an attorney to file an uncontested divorce?
What types of custody of children apply in Florida?
Can I waive my right to collect child support?
When does child support terminate?
Do I have to pay child support where the other parent is restricting visitation?
What are the custodial rights of parents who have not been married to eachother?
What is alimony?

Criminal Law

What are the different degrees of crimes in Florida?
What does it mean when someone "scores" prison?
Can my driving privleges be suspended for drug charges?
Is a DUI a misdemeanor or a felony?
How can I avoid getting a Driving While Licence Suspended or Revoked?
Is signing a ticket an admission of guilt?
Can a minor be charged with a crime or is it something different?
Is a burglary a kind of theft charge?