Stories of serious and life altering injuries have led more and more people to avoid the kind of driveway and street fireworks that were once a popular experience for families and neighborhoods. Now, the question families are asking is “where is the best fireworks show in the area and what time does it start?”
Around this time of year, accident victims have a good reason to wonder about the taxability of lost wages, along with any settlements they have been given for the recovery of injuries, damages, medical expenses, and the loss of earning potential. Here are some answers that might help.
Chances are, in an accident where your car is totaled or, at the very least, significantly damaged, you will be shaken. Those kinds of accidents take a toll on both drivers and passengers. But as soon as possible, if you can gather your thoughts, remember that yes, taking pictures is crucial to assessing damage. The sooner the better.
In Central Florida, with so much traffic, unpredictable weather, and heavy construction, there’s a good chance that you, or someone you know, or someone you love will be involved in an accident at one time or another, be it serious or minor. But there are a few steps that you should keep in mind for that occasion.
When our firm makes reference to “board certified civil trial attorneys,” this really is an important distinction. The Florida Bar, governed by the Supreme Court of Florida, is the one and only organization that licenses attorneys in the state of Florida and allows those attorneys to practice law in our state and local courts.
After an injury, most of us are not thinking about all the costs that come with the aftermath. We just want life to get back to the way it was before the accident. But after several months, those costs can still add up, leading some to wonder how long they can wait before filing a claim. Fortunately, there is a gracious amount of time within which you can address the issue with an attorney.
When you or someone you love has been injured, whether minorly or catastrophically, it can be difficult to determine right away just how many factors are at work in determining the value of your case. A good portion of that value is not monetary. Especially if you have been wronged, to the point of injury, that value may have a lot to do with knowing someone helped you make it right.
More often than not, when you think of damages, especially in terms of an accident, you’re thinking about the dents, the scratches, and the physical toll your vehicle or body has taken after being hit. But in legal terms, the word “damages” simply refers to the monetary reward given to an offended party, either through settlement or through the decision of a court.
©
Beers & Gordon P.A., All rights reserved
