Can I sue the Cruise Line If I was Injured in International Waters, If So, What Laws Apply? By Cruise Ship Attorney Alex Perkins, Perkins Personal Injury Lawyers – Miami, FL When I tell people who I meet for the first time that I am a “cruise ship injury lawyer”, I almost always get the [...]
Can I sue the Cruise Line If I was Injured in International Waters, If So, What Laws Apply? By Cruise Ship Attorney Alex Perkins, Perkins Personal Injury Lawyers – Miami, FL When I tell people who I meet for the first time that I am a “cruise ship injury lawyer”, I almost always get the [...]
Shocking Allegations at Disney's Castaway Cay: A Wake-Up Call on Cruise Line Negligence and Passenger Safety As a seasoned cruise ship injury lawyer with Perkins Law Offices, I've spent over two decades fighting for victims of negligence on the high seas—and in the supposed paradise of private islands like Disney's Castaway Cay. When I first [...]
What Are the Ingredients to Win a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Miami? | Perkins Law Offices Winning a personal injury lawsuit isn’t just about getting in an accident and waiting for a check to suddenly arrive in your mailbox. A lawsuit takes forethought, strategy, preparation, and persistence. Much like a chef's recipe where there is [...]
Are Car Accident Reports Public Record in Florida? When a car accident occurs in Florida, one of the first questions many people have is: “Are car accident reports public record in Florida?” The short answer is yes — but with important restrictions. Florida law allows certain parties to access crash reports, while others must wait [...]
What Is the 51 Percent Rule in Florida? Some people have started to refer to the recent change in Florida law to contributory negligence from pure form, compared to fault as the 51% rule. Really what this is is a huge change in the landscape of car accident, and other negligence cases like slipping falls, [...]
Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Florida? By Miami Personal Injury Lawyer Alex Perkins The Short Answer: No At Perkins Personal Injury Lawyers, once we settle a case for our deserving clients, a common question they ask is, “Do I have to pay taxes on this personal injury settlement?” As the old saying goes, “there is nothing [...]
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Accident? Minor car accidents are often dismissed as “small incidents” that don’t require much attention. Yet, even minor collisions can have serious implications for your finances, health, and legal rights. If you are asking, “Do I need a lawyer for a minor accident?”, you’re not alone. Understanding [...]
How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth? It depends on specific factors like the severity of injuries, economic and non-economic damages, and available insurance coverage. Understanding the value of a car accident case is one of the first questions victims ask after a collision. Whether you are facing mounting medical bills, lost income, or [...]
Can I Still File a Claim If I Was Partially at Fault? Yes, you can still file a claim if you were partially at fault. Car accidents rarely unfold in neat, black-and-white scenarios. Obviously your case will have more value and be easier to resolve if you are not arguably at fault or otherwise deemed comparatively [...]
