Personal Injury Blog

Paul Brannon | March 22, 2023 | Personal Injury

Most personal injury lawyers accept cases for a contingency fee. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), contingent fees are generally about one-third of the total recovery in a case. However, the percentage an attorney and client might agree upon for a personal injury contingency… read more

Paul Brannon | March 21, 2023 | Slip and Fall Accidents

Thousands of people are affected by slip and fall or trip and fall accidents each year. What may seem like a simple tumble can actually have life-changing ramifications, however, and there is some unfortunate confusion regarding proper terminology defining the kind of accident someone may… read more

Paul Brannon | March 13, 2023 | Car Accident

Every year, Fort Walton Beach residents experience almost 1,000 rear-end collisions. These crashes can be terrifying, and they often cause serious injuries. If you’re involved in a rear-end collision, what sort of injuries can you expect to walk away with? There are several common back… read more

Paul Brannon | February 27, 2023 | Car Accident

The rear-end collision is one of the most common types of car accidents. ln most rear-end collision cases, the trailing driver is at fault for not maintaining a proper distance. Nonetheless, it is the leading driver who bears the greatest risk of injury in a… read more

Paul Brannon | February 24, 2023 | Personal Injury

Most personal injury claims end in settlement, not trial. One of the first actions that your attorney will take is to send the other side a settlement demand letter. It is unlikely that you will receive an answer to your settlement demand letter that simply… read more

Paul Brannon | February 7, 2023 | Personal Injury

Attorney-client privilege is a legal doctrine that protects communications between a client and their lawyer from being disclosed to third parties without the client’s consent. This privilege is considered essential to the functioning of the legal system, as it allows clients to speak freely and… read more

Paul Brannon | February 6, 2023 | Truck Accidents

When you’ve been involved in an accident involving an 18-wheeler truck, you may wonder how much that semi truck weighs. There’s no single answer.  The weight of a semi truck depends on many factors and circumstances. Different parts of a semi truck have various weight… read more

Paul Brannon | January 18, 2023 | Personal Injury

Lost wages are a component of most personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. These economic damages are awarded to compensate accident victims for the income and benefits they lost due to their injuries. In some cases, the calculation of lost wages is straightforward. In other… read more

Paul Brannon | December 30, 2022 | Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured in a car accident or another incident, you may be debating hiring a personal injury attorney to help you get the compensation you deserve. But often, accident victims are already facing a mountain of medical bills, as well as a diminished… read more

Paul Brannon | December 22, 2022 | Personal Injury

The income of personal injury lawyers in Florida varies dramatically based on several different factors. Instead of providing a number, it is best to describe the factors that go into determining how much they make. This includes how much they earn and how much they… read more