Articles Posted in Personal Injury

When you’re served with a lawsuit (or a petition for divorced or to establish paternity), your first instinct might be to ignore it, delay responding, or try to handle it on your own. But a recent decision from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal—Ogden v. DiFelice, Case No. 5D2024-2303—demonstrates why hiring a qualified attorney immediately…

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Florida, you’re likely overwhelmed — dealing with pain, car damage, medical bills, time off work, and a stream of calls from insurance companies. You may even have received a settlement offer for a few hundred dollars. Don’t take it.Don’t sign anything.Call our office first. At The…

Getting into a car accident is bad enough — but when the at-fault driver flees the scene, it creates even more frustration, confusion, and legal complexity. Fortunately, Florida law provides options for victims of hit-and-run crashes, especially if you have the right insurance coverage. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we help hit-and-run victims recover compensation…

Whether it’s a slip and fall at a grocery store, a dog bite in a neighbor’s yard, or a pool accident at an Airbnb, property owners in Florida have a legal duty to maintain safe premises. When they fail to do so and someone gets hurt, they can be held legally responsible. At The Bonderud…

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are convenient — but when accidents happen, figuring out who’s responsible and how to get compensated can be confusing. If you were a passenger in a rideshare vehicle during a crash, you have rights — and you may be entitled to significant compensation. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we…

You’ve been injured in a car accident, and the other driver is clearly at fault — but then you find out they don’t have insurance. Now what? Unfortunately, this situation is all too common in Florida, which has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the country. But being hit by an uninsured…

Losing a loved one is devastating — especially when their death was caused by someone else’s negligence. Florida law allows surviving family members to seek justice and compensation through a wrongful death claim. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we help grieving families navigate these difficult legal matters with compassion and strength. Here’s what you need…

If you were injured in a car accident but weren’t wearing your seatbelt, you might wonder: Can I still recover compensation? In Florida, the answer is usually yes — but the amount you receive may be reduced. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we help clients navigate the impact of Florida’s seatbelt defense and fight to…

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen in an instant — but the effects can last a lifetime. These injuries often go undiagnosed in the hours and days after an accident, only to emerge later with devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we help accident victims recover compensation for all…

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage — known as UM/UIM — is one of the most important but misunderstood parts of an auto insurance policy. In a state like Florida, where many drivers carry only the bare minimum (or no insurance at all), having UM coverage can make the difference between being fully compensated or left…