FAQs... Frequently Asked Questions)

Personal Injury

• How much is my case worth?
  
• How long will it take to settle my case?
  
• How long does an insurance company have to settle an auto claim?
  
• What is MMI and a permanent impairment rating?
  
• Why do we have to use my insurance company if I did nothing wrong?
  
• Why am I responsible for my PIP deductible?
  
• If I have full coverage, why am I not covered?
  
• What is the minimum amount of insurance required to be carried in order to comply with Florida's auto insurance laws?
  
• Why do I need no fault insurance?
  
• Is it true that if I rear end a car that I am at fault?
  
• Is there a time limit on how long an insurance company can take to inspect my vehicle and authorize a rental after I have had an accident?
  
• The other driver's insurance company offered me money. Should I take it?
  
• I was involved in an automobile accident, and the company has not yet inspected my car or authorized a rental car. Is there a time limit on how long an insurance company can take?
  
• I was burned by a curling iron, can I sue the manufacturer?
  
• What is wrongful death?
  
• I can't afford an attorney, what should I do?
  
• Why do I have to pay costs in the case?
  
  

Workers' Compensation

• What is my workers' compensation case worth?
  
• Does the law allow me to sue my employer for the accident?
  
• What benefits am I entitled to under the workers' compensation law?
  
• I've been receiving benefits for my back injury for a couple of years, then last month my benefits were stopped. Is the Employer allowed to do this?
  
• Can I quit my job?
  
• What happens if I get fired from my job?
  
• How can I get a new doctor?
  
• How can I hire an attorney if I am not working and have no money?
  
• How much does the employer or workers' compensation insurance company have to pay me when I am out of work?
  
• Can I force the workers' compensation insurance company to settle and can the judge force the insurance company to settle?
  
• Can I apply for and receive Social Security Benefits if I am receiving workers' compensation benefits?

Social Security Disability

• How do I apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?
  
• In order to qualify for Social Security disability benefits, do I have to be permanently disabled?
  
• After becoming disabled, do I have to wait before I can file for Social Security Disability Benefits?
  
• What is the waiting period before approval for Social Security disability benefits?
  
• How much will I get if I am approved?
  
• If I am disabled and have money in a savings account and other money in the bank, can I still apply for Social Security disability benefits?
  
• I am a stay at home mother and have become ill; I worked a long time ago; can I file for Social Security Disability Benefits?
  
• I am currently receiving workers' compensation benefits. Can I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits now or should I wait until after I settle my case?
  
• Is it true that I can receive both workers' compensation benefits and Social Security disability benefits?

Nursing Home Abuse

• Do we have a case and if so, how much is it worth?
  
• Should I move my loved one out of the nursing home if we are suing them?
  
• Can we settle the case without going to court?
  
• Why does it take so long?
  
• Why does an insurance company have any claim to the settlement proceeds?
  
• Why won't an attorney take my case even though the doctor was at fault?
  
• Do I have to tell my siblings, who never paid any attention to dad/mom about the settlement?
  
• Why do we have to set up an estate of guardianship?