Articles Posted in Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida, you might assume the other party is fully responsible — but what if the insurance company says you’re partly to blame? That’s where comparative fault comes into play. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we help clients recover compensation even when they’re accused of being partially at…

Slip and fall accidents may sound minor, but they can lead to serious, life-altering injuries — from broken bones to traumatic brain injuries. If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property in Florida, you may be entitled to compensation — but only if you can prove the property owner was legally responsible. At The Bonderud…

After a car accident or other personal injury, it doesn’t take long before the phone starts ringing — and it’s usually the insurance company on the other end. Whether it’s your insurer or the other party’s, you need to be extremely cautious about what you say and do. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we deal…

Negligence is the foundation of most personal injury claims in Florida — whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or other type of incident. But proving that someone else was negligent requires more than just pointing a finger. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we build strong negligence cases by focusing on…

Introduction The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida recently issued a ruling in Neeld v. Combs, a case involving the enforceability of a proposal for settlement in an automobile negligence lawsuit. The case centered on whether a settlement agreement was valid despite the plaintiff’s claim that his attorney mistakenly submitted the offer for $100,000…

Introduction Injuries from an accident are not always physical—many victims experience severe emotional distress that can affect their daily lives, relationships, and ability to work. While physical injuries are easier to document, emotional distress can be more challenging to prove in a personal injury claim. However, Florida law allows injury victims to seek compensation for…

Introduction In personal injury cases, proving liability and the extent of damages often requires more than just medical records and accident reports. Witness testimony can play a crucial role in supporting an injury claim by providing firsthand accounts of what happened before, during, and after an accident. Whether from bystanders, medical professionals, or expert witnesses,…

Introduction Many activities, from gym memberships to amusement park rides, require participants to sign liability waivers. These documents are designed to protect businesses from lawsuits by limiting their liability for injuries. However, just because someone signs a waiver does not necessarily mean they have waived all legal rights to seek compensation after an injury. This…

Introduction When an accident occurs, determining fault is not always straightforward. In complex personal injury cases, accident reconstruction experts can play a critical role in analyzing how a crash happened, identifying contributing factors, and helping injury victims prove liability. These experts use scientific methods, physical evidence, and computer models to create a detailed analysis of…

Introduction Before a personal injury case goes to court, insurance companies often present settlement offers to resolve the claim without litigation. While pre-litigation settlements can provide quicker compensation, accepting an offer too soon may result in receiving less than what the claim is truly worth. Understanding how these offers work and when to accept or…