Clermont, FL Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

Doesn't sound like you have much of a case to start with. Your lawyer does not care for it. either settle the case and get on with your life or find a new lawyer if you think you have a real case worth pursuing. Bikers don't get along very well with judges and juries. They tend to be the one found guilty of wrongdoing. So be careful.

Before you can make a malpractice claim in Florida, you have to get the opinion of another doctor of the same specialty that the doctor who operated on you did not meet the standard of care in treating you. An attorney can assist you in obtaining this opinion.

You can try filing a claim against the other driver's insurance company but it likely they are going to deny the claim. The other driver or his/her insurance company will also likely assert a claim against your daughter's car insurance company for damage to the other driver's vehicle. The reason why the accident may be your daughter's fault is that she "glanced" away and did not see the vehicle in front of her slowing and stopping. Had your daughter been looking she should have seen the other driver doing this and caused her vehicle to also stop suddenly to avoid an accident. While there are a couple of narrow exceptions, in most rear-end accident the rear driver is at-fault. This is because they cannot travel at a speed faster than is appropriate, must keep a proper lookout and must keep enough distance from the vehicle in front of him or her to make sudden stops if necessary. You might want to talk to an attorney about the case. There may be additional facts not set forth in the information you provided that may increase your daughter's chances of winning the claim. DISCLAIMER: This response should be considered general in nature, for information purposes only and should be used only as a starting point for addressing legal questions and issues. It is based on the limited information provided and, in some instances, makes certain assumptions. It is intended only for cases involving Nebraska and Nebraska law and is not applicable to any other state or jurisdiction. The author does not warrant the accuracy or validity of the information contained within this response, and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. In addition, this response is not a substitute for professional legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor should it be considered a solicitation for additional legal advice or legal representation. If you ignore this warning and convey confidential information in a private message or comment, there is no duty to keep that information confidential or forego representation adverse to your interests. You should seek the advice of a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction to fully discuss your case. You should be aware that there are Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) as well as other requirements and/or limitations that limit the time you have to file any potential claims you may have. This response may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under any and all applicable laws and ethical rules. The listing of any area of practice that the author practices in does not indicate any certification or expertise therein, nor does it represent that the quality of legal services to be performed would be greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. It is merely an indication by the author of areas of law in which he practices. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Readers are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.