Expert perspectives on Personal Injury, community safety, and updates from your trusted Melbourne legal team.
All personal injury cases are unique, but you should ask for no less than the average based on your situation, which could be anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 or even as much as millions for catastrophic, permanent injuries. The defense attorney or insurance company will make a settlement offer. You can accept or reject it. ...
Read MorePickett, a longtime resident of Brevard County, will continue to serve on the 18th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission until 2024. Dateline Location Country: United States State/Prov: Florida City: Melbourne Press Release Body On July 7, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Bar raised two new members to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions (JNC). The Florida ...
Read MoreAttorneys Andrew Pickett and Tara Couture collaborated for three-and-a-half years to fight for a car accident victim’s compensation. Dateline Location Country: United States State/Prov: Florida City: Melbourne Press Release Body Recovering from a car accident can be costly, especially when you have to contend with life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, many car accident victims do not receive ...
Read MoreThere are many types of fee arrangements that lawyers enter into with clients. Most personal injury attorneys operate on a contingency basis. This type of fee arrangement differs significantly from the fee arrangements in other areas of law. For example, family law attorneys typically bill on an hourly basis and often require the client to ...
Read MoreWhen you’re injured as a result of someone else’s criminal conduct, the outcome of the criminal case can sometimes be cathartic, but it won’t compensate you for the losses you’ve suffered. You still have bills to pay. While a criminal court may order a defendant to pay restitution, in most cases, an injured plaintiff must ...
Read MoreIf you have recently lost a loved one in a way you believe could have been prevented, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or entity responsible. However, although all deaths feel wrong to surviving loved ones, not all deaths can be termed wrongful in terms of the law. ...
Read MoreIf this is your first time meeting with an attorney about your case, you’ll need to go through an initial consultation before the lawyer can accept your case. This first appointment will give you and the attorney the chance to get to know each other, while also giving them the opportunity to review the specifics ...
Read MoreAlthough Florida law requires drivers to maintain minimal vehicle insurance, not every vehicle owner or driver meets this requirement. As a result, if you or a family member have been involved in an auto accident, the term uninsured motorist coverage may be new for you. Our Melbourne, Fl attorney, Andrew Pickett, wants you to understand ...
Read MoreSexual abuse in the workplace is when actions cross the line from crude comments and threatening behavior (sexual harassment) to physically violating a person in some way where they work. It is also unacceptable and illegal behavior that can have serious consequences for both the victim and the abuser. Despite laws and regulations set in ...
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