When you file a personal injury claim after being involved in an accident, you will most likely receive a call from the negligent party’s insurance company. You may be wondering to yourself, “Should I accept the first settlement offer?” Even though the settlement offer may seem enticing, it is always far less than what your […]
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The biggest mistake in a personal injury case that must be avoided at all costs is giving a recorded statement to the liable party’s insurance company. Doing so can completely ruin your chances at recovering compensation. Below, we’ll discuss the mistakes that you need to avoid when filing an injury claim in Florida. Giving a […]
Edwards & Ragatz, P.A. has been recognized as a Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firm in Florida by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for 2019 & 2020. To qualify for this esteemed recognition, nominees are based on client and peer recommendation, as well as passing the AIOPIA’s rigorous evaluation process. Selection criteria is […]
Jacksonville personal injury attorney Tom Edwards has been honored by Marquis Who’s Who as one of the most esteemed and respected lawyers in America. This honor means that his contributions and achievements as an attorney will be included in a new reference book from Marquis Who’s Who, which only recognizes the top members of their […]
Jacksonville personal injury attorney Thomas S. Edwards, Jr., has been recognized among America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys® for 2020. This award identifies the most prestigious and successful personal injury litigators in the nation. To qualify, an attorney must focus more than 50% of their legal practice to personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and/or […]
There are many different things that you need to do after being injured by someone else’s negligence — seek medical attention, collect witness testimony, hire an attorney — but the most important thing that you can do is to file your personal injury claim on time. This goes hand-in-hand with hiring an attorney; your attorney […]
Are you seeking personal injury compensation in Florida? Whether you have been injured in a vehicle crash, slip and fall, or by a defective product, most accident cases follow the same basic procedure. Medical malpractice and wrongful death claims can sometime fall under a different set of statutes and require more intensive investigation. Nevertheless, the […]
The Jacksonville Personal Injury Guide was created by Edwards & Ragatz to help residents who have suffered a serious injury in an accident. Call us today to schedule a free consultation. It’s hard to deal with being injured. It can be even harder to deal with being injured if you’ve been hurt by someone who […]
Personal injury lawyer Jacksonville possess the ability to handle an array of cases. A case such as the one below is similar to what can be handled. An interesting topic has popped up as I have two boys in baseball and football -helmets. I question all the time – “Are they adequately protected? Am I […]
Lesnik v. Duval Ford, LLC, __ So. 3d __, 2016 WL 339777 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016) At issue for the First District Court of Appeal, was the trial court’s striking of the affidavit of an expert witness, in this case the affidavit of Mr. Moore, for abuse of discretion. The defendant Duval Ford had sold […]