There 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 …
When 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 …
If 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 …
Although 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 …
Car accidents can drastically change people’s lives without warning. One moment you are driving to work or running errands. The next thing you hear is shattering glass and feel hard impacts to your body. According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles agency, approximately 400,000 crashes occur in the Sunshine State every year. The …
