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Choosing the Right Personal Injury Attorney
When your future is on the line, selecting the right personal injury attorney is vital - from personality to fee structure and reputation.
Taxes on Legal Settlements
Settlements and judgments in personal injury cases, depending on the severity of the injury, can be substantial. Some people think that large payments are always...
What You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice
Discovering that you or a loved one may have been a victim of medical malpractice can be overwhelming. Because of the stakes involved and the...
Accidents with Uninsured Drivers
Car accidents are understandably stressful experiences, and these feelings are compounded when the other driver is uninsured. While Florida is a ‘no-fault’ state with laws...
Summer Driving Safety Tips
Florida roads become more hazardous in the summer. Some accidents are unavoidable, but these safety tips will help you to arrive at your destination safely.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries result from sudden and violent head blows, with causes ranging from car accidents and falls to sports injuries.
Florida Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury
The moment your personal injury claim accrues in Florida, a strict legal countdown begins. Recent legislative changes have fundamentally altered the timeline for seeking compensation,...
Lump Sums and Structured Settlements
Structured settlements will offer you the same amount of money as a lump sum, but the money will be dispersed over a period of time...
What is an Interrogatory?
As opposed to a combative cross-examination on the witness stand, an interrogatory simply aims to identify one side's facts of the case.
Expert Witness Testimony in Personal Injury Law
A personal injury lawsuit without direct video evidence or admissions of guilt can create a difficult case, but having an unbiased party who backs up...
Compensation from a Drunk Driving Accident
At least 800 fatalities stemming from drunk driving accidents occur in Florida annually - with thousands more resulting in arrests or injuries.
Attorney-Client Privilege Explained
Attorney-client privilege allows you to seek representation for your legal needs without fearing sensitive information leaking to the public.
Lyft and Uber Accidents
While Uber and Lyft allow access to transportation without the hassle of contacting a cab company, some areas of the law have still not caught...
Liability in Premises Law
When you get hurt, you should only have to focus on rest and recuperation and not be worried about your medical bills being covered. However,...
Evidence Needed After a Car Accident
If a settlement cannot be reached, filing a personal injury lawsuit may be the best way to recoup the money lost due to your condition...
What Constitutes a Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury lawsuits are considered the most common type of civil lawsuit in Florida. Civil lawsuits differ from criminal lawsuits. In civil lawsuits, one individual...
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
Florida accounts for a disproportionate amount of bicycle and pedestrian accidents nationwide annually, likely due to good weather and an influx of tourists.
5 Common Vehicle Accident Injuries
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 2021 was the deadliest year on U.S. roads since 2005, with over 43,000 individuals losing their lives....
Personal Injury Case – Should You Settle or Sue?
Florida’s roads are known to be among the busiest in the nation, and unfortunately, this translates into more traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Between a...
Basics of Personal Injury Law
The need for representation in a personal injury case is more common than you may think. If someone has caused you harm, you should not...
Hale Law Paralegal Receives Law School Scholarship in Advocacy
Hale Law Paralegal, Katrina Carlin, has been awarded the Stetson University College of Law Cacciatore Scholarship in Advocacy for the Protection of the Rights of...
Hurricane Damage Resources From Hale Law
Our team at Hale Law is thinking of you as we prepare for the challenges posed by Hurricane Ian. We sincerely hope you and your...
Lights-out intersection accidents
As a result of the devastating winds and torrential rain from Hurricane Ian, many traffic lights across Florida are not working properly. If you find...
Can a Car Accident Lawyer Help With Claiming Insurance Benefits?
When you’ve been involved in a car accident, it can become an overwhelming situation that creates other anxiety-inducing scenarios. You’ll probably be injured, meaning that...
The Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine and Florida
Knock Knock… “Who is it?” You ask from behind the door. “The police.” A voice answers. Oops! Your eyes widen as your mind starts to...
What To Know When Hiring A PIP Lawyer? What To Look For In A PIP Attorney?
Aside from the mounting medical bills and the need to fully recover, filling out the compensation process can be tricky for an untrained person. Many...
Hale Law’s Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Ian
Tropical Storm Ian is projected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the West Coast of Florida this week. Forecasts are showing the storm...
Preparing for Hurricane Ian property damage
It is imperative to be prepared for Hurricane Ian, even while we still do not know where or how strong it will hit Florida. Stock...
Hale Law sponsors annual Trick or Treat on the Lake event
Are you ready for another exciting Trick-or-Treat event at Nathan Benderson Park? Hale Law will be handing out candy at the annual NBP Trick or...
How To Approach a Free Consultation with an Injury Attorney
Personal injury law or tort law is the body of law that enables an individual to seek compensation for injuries that have been caused by...
Can You Sue for a Car Accident if You Are Not Hurt?
In Florida, the roads can be a hot mess. Whether you’re a tourist visiting Disney World or an everyday commuter, you’re bound to experience some...
How To Prove Future Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury cases can sometimes be complex and complicated. For instance, if there’s an injury case in Sarasota Florida, there’d be an injury lawyer in...