Personal Injury

You may have heard that the government has immunity against lawsuits. However, federal laws allow victims of negligence to pursue financial recovery. When an accident involves a federal government employee, the victim may claim compensation.

There are different rules for bringing a case involving the federal government as compared to bringing a claim against anyone else. However, as an accident victim, you have rights. Our attorneys for government personal injury claims in Tampa want you to understand your rights.

How contingency fees work is an important part of any personal injury case. With a contingency fee, your attorney works on your behalf to win you the compensation that you deserve. You don’t pay any money upfront for their services. Then, the attorney accepts a portion of the settlement as their fee. You agree on…

Mediation in a personal injury case is an important way to resolve the case. It’s a tool that requires the defendant to come to the table to talk about ways of resolving the case. It’s helpful to know what mediation is and what to expect during your session. There are things that you can do, as the plaintiff, to make the mediation session more productive. Our Tampa personal injury attorneys explain.

Uncovering what really happened is the goal of any legal case. But in order to do that, courts must admit evidence for review. Text messages can be valuable pieces of evidence in legal matters. From personal injury accidents to criminal matters to family law disputes, text messages can shed light on the truth. But are they admissible in court?

Do the courts think that text messages are reliable evidence? Our Tampa personal injury attorneys explain whether text messages are admissible in court in Florida.

If you’re involved in an accident claim, you might find that a counterclaim is part of the case. If you’re the plaintiff who brings the case, the other side might bring a counterclaim against you. On the other hand, if you’re the defendant, it might be appropriate to state a counterclaim. A counterclaim can be…

Florida drone laws regulate licensing and the use of drones in the State of Florida. All federal drone laws apply in the State of Florida. There are also state laws and even some local laws that apply to drone use in the state. The lawyers at Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys explain Florida’s drone laws. Florida Law 330.41…

There are more than 30 amusement parks in the State of Florida. Most trips to the amusement park result in only memories and sunburns. But in a few cases, a trip to the theme park results in a serious injury. What are your rights when you suffer a theme park injury? Here’s what you need to know about theme park injuries from our experienced Tampa personal injury lawyers.