Articles Posted in Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you don’t have unlimited time to file a lawsuit. Florida law sets strict deadlines — called statutes of limitation — for bringing personal injury claims. Miss the deadline, and you could lose your right to recover compensation forever. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we help clients act quickly…

If you’ve been injured in an accident and don’t have health insurance — or can’t afford out-of-pocket costs — a Letter of Protection (LOP) can help you get the medical treatment you need without paying upfront. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we frequently work with medical providers and clients to arrange treatment under Letters of…

After a serious accident, one of the first questions we hear from clients is: “How long will this take?” The answer depends on many factors — but understanding the general timeline can help set realistic expectations. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we guide clients through every phase of the personal injury process with clear communication…

If you’ve filed a personal injury claim in Florida, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked to give a deposition. It’s a key step in the legal process — but for many injury victims, it’s also unfamiliar and stressful. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we prepare our clients thoroughly for depositions so they can testify…

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…