If you find yourself in a situation where you need to file a personal injury lawsuit, you may wonder where to start. While no law requires you to have an attorney to handle this, it is highly recommended.  Personal injury law can be complex. Also, if you have never dealt with the laws in this area, you may not get the compensation you deserve. That’s why hiring a professional, and experienced personal injury attorney from Fetterman & Associates is such

Did you recently receive proceeds from the settlement of a personal injury lawsuit in Florida? Are you concerned about the impact of the settlement award on your taxes? Of course, you are! You don’t want to find yourself with a large tax bill that you can’t afford to pay.  The IRS is aware that taxpayers have this concern. And that’s why there’s an entire guide on its website about the taxability of personal injury settlements. Before we get into the

If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, Florida law allows you to seek compensation for your injuries. However, you must prove every element of negligence in order to recover compensation for your damages. What this means is you must show that:     a. The at-fault party owed you a duty of care at the time of the accident        b. There was a breach of the duty of care

If you hired a personal injury lawyer to help you navigate the insurance claims process and obtain the financial compensation you deserve, but then suddenly your attorney dropped your case, you may be wondering what to do next.  While it’s not very common for personal injury lawyers to drop their client’s case or withdraw from a case in the middle of litigation, it does happen. If it happened to you, it is essential to consult with a reputable Florida injury

This 2020 holiday season, shopping malls in Florida and across the U.S. may experience less foot traffic due to the ongoing pandemic, but that doesn’t mean shopping mall accidents will disappear for those of us who decide to pop into our favorite retail stores for a quick shopping spree. A report from the National Floor Safety Institute shows that slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of non-fatal injury-related hospital admissions, specifically accounting for more than 8 million hospital emergency

Engaging in personal injury fraud in Florida has serious ramifications. You can face personal injury fraud charges if you provide false information while filing a claim. Fraud mainly involves acts intended to deceive the insurance company and make it pay for exaggerated or non-existent injuries. It is fraudulent to seek compensation for injuries or damages unrelated to an accident covered by the insurance policy.  It is important to note that you do not have to make a false representation or

Asbestos is a mineral that occurs naturally. It was widely used in many industries for its excellent heat-insulating properties. Manufacturing, mining, and the use of products containing asbestos can produce dust that contains need-like fibers of asbestos. These fibers get lodged in soft body tissues such as the heart, abdomen, and lungs over time. Eventually, the cause of cancer and other chronic diseases. Occupational exposure to asbestos is perceived as the most common cause of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses.

On September 13th, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported a carcinogenic contaminant in Zantac (ranitidine). The contaminant wasn’t just any other contaminant but a lethal carcinogen N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Is There a Lawsuit for Zantac? The short answer is yes; there has been a Zantac cancer lawsuit already. The case was filed in 2019, with the plaintiff’s accusing drug makers Boehringer Ingelheim and Sanofi of not just manufacturing and marketing but also selling a product they knew had been

Imagine the following situation. You are on your way to work when you witness a devastating vehicle accident. Your first thought is to rush to the victim’s aid because you cannot just stand there and watch or go about your business. However, you may begin to have second thoughts due to the fear of being held responsible if you aggravate the victim’s injury or make things worse. Luckily, Florida enacted a Good Samaritan law that provides immunity to those who

If you are injured by someone else’s negligence, one of the first questions you may ask is if you can receive compensation for your injuries. Calculating damages after being involved in an accident isn’t easy. Not only do you have to focus on healing and overcoming the injuries you sustained, but you also must deal with doctors, car mechanics, insurance adjusters, and keeping up with bills while out of work. It can be exhausting. While you may find some settlement