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Answers To Legal Questions about Topics Related to Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Fatal Accidents

Q: I have read in your book, Five Mistakes that Can Wreck your Florida Accident Case, about the problems with car wrecks in which there is no visible crush damage (a minor impact collision) as well as  the importance of the injured person being candid and believable. Do you have any evidence to support your position?  

A: In an opinion filed in the Second District Court of Appeals, the plaintiff lost his case at trial and appealed the jury verdict.

On appeal, the court found there was ample evidence to uphold the jury's decision. Evidence showed the jury had reasonable basis to conclude the plaintiff was not candid with his doctors, including among other things; the impact of the accident was so minor neither vehicle sustained visible property damage.

Additionally, the plaintiff did not seek emergency medical treatment although he complained of pain after the impact, two days after the accident the plaintiff went to a scheduled doctor appointment and did not mention the accident; did not note any back or neck pain on a patient history form; he did not complain of any pain or stiffness; did not exhibit symptoms of pain or injury during a physical exam; did not miss work and didn't complain of any pain at work; and as time passed, he gave increasing estimates of the speed of the defendant's car while admitting at trial he had not seen the car before impact.

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The Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case  was written by Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Jim Dodson to  help accident victims who have been injured in Florida. This must-read  book addresses many  aspects of the insurance claims process, what you need to know about hiring an attorney (if in fact you need to), as well as the myths associated with injury and accident claims. Learn  "What is a Personal Injury or Accident Case?", "How  You Determine the Value of a Personal Injury Case", and "Do you really need an attorney?" This  free consumer guide also provides you with a list of "What Every Injury Claim Must Have." Arm yourself with this valuable information before you hire an attorney, speak with an insurance adjuster or sign any forms. Click here to get your free copy. 

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