Video FAQs

If you’ve been injured in an accident in South Florida such as an automobile crash, truck crash, motorcycle crash, pedestrian accident, work accident or slip and fall at a grocery store, you most likely have many questions that you need to have answered right away. You or a loved one were involved in a personal injury accident are in terrible pain and may not be able to return to work. You most likely have bills to pay and other financial and personal obligations you need to meet. Let’s face it, FP&L, your landlord or mortgage bank do not accept IOU’s. Additionally, you probably have other concerns about what you should do and what are your legal rights if you were injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence or even if you were injured at your workplace.

The attorneys at Payer & Associates have been handling personal injury cases on behalf of injury victims and their families in South Florida since 1995. We understand what you are going through and are here to help you and your loved ones recover from the loss you have suffered and the losses you will continue to suffer due to no fault of your own.

In order to answer your immediate questions and give you some guidance on what you should do, we have created the following short videos on different topics you can watch in order to better understand your rights and how you should proceed in order to maximize your compensation for your injuries.

• Are hotels liable for injuries that I sustained while a guest?

• Are there parties other than the at fault driver against whom I can take legal action in a Florida auto accident case?

• Are witnesses important in a Florida slip and fall case?

• Can a building owner's violation of a building code ever be used to help me win a Florida trip and fall case?

• Can a worker receive social security disability benefits as a result of a work related injury in Florida?

• Can any attorney handle my case?

• Can I recover from a Florida hotel for injuries sustained when I slipped and fell in the hotel?

• Can I sue if I was a victim of an assault and battery in a shopping center parking lot?

• Can I sue the driver of the car I was riding in if I was injured in a Florida car accident?

• Can I sue the truck drivers trucking company for my injuries?

• Can I text at a stop light?

• Can my employer fire me in Florida when I am receiving workers compensation benefits and am unable to work?

• Distracted Driving

• Do I have a claim if unsafe conditions on someone elses property caused my injury?

• Do I have a claim in Florida if unsafe conditions at a hotel caused my injury?

• Do I have to be examined by a doctor recommended by the workers compensation insurance company to get my benefits in Florida?

• Do I have to be injured at my workplace to be covered by workers compensation in Florida?

• Do I have to give a recorded statement to the insurance company in a Florida auto accident case?

• Do I have to pay any of my medical bills for a work related injury in Florida?

• Does a business owner have a duty to screen prospective employees and perform a criminal background search?

• Does an accident report have to be filled out at the time of the fall?

• Does an accident report have to be filled out at the time of the hotel injury?

• Does my reason for being on the property at the time of the incident affect my rights in a claim for damages in Florida?

• How can a business owner provide a reasonably safe environment?

• How do I deal with trucking companies or their insurance company after a Florida truck accident?

• How do I file a complaint against an insurance company in the state of Florida?

• How do I find a personal injury lawyer?

• How do I make a personal injury claim?

• How do I pick a personal injury lawyer in Miami or Fort Lauderdale?

• How do I prepare for an initial meeting with my personal injury attorney in Miami or Fort Lauderdale?

• How do I win a personal injury claim?

• How do insurance companies know about pre-existing conditions?

• How is a trucking company generally held responsible for ones injuries?

• How is fault determined in a Florida auto accident case?

• How long after a Florida accident do I have to report the injury to my employer?

• How long do insurance companies keep records?

• How long do you have to seek medical treatment to be able to qualify for PIP benefits?

• How much does a personal injury attorney cost?

• How much is my auto accident worth?

• How much money can I receive if i’m injured in a car crash in South Florida?

• How quickly should I contact an attorney after I was injured by another person?

• How quickly should I contact an attorney in a Florida auto accident case?

• I fell at a Florida business and the manager wants me to fill out some paperwork known as an incident report what should I do?

• I fell at a Florida hotel and the manager wants me to fill out some paperwork known as an incident report what should I do?

• I havent been able to work since my car was hit by a truck in Florida can I get compensation for my loss of pay?

• I injured myself from a slip and fall on the job can I file a workers compensation claim against my employer in Florida?

• I was a pedestrian accident victim after being hit by a car while I was in a crosswalk who has the right-of-way?

• I was attacked in a dark parking lot is the owner responsible for my injuries and damages?

• I was injured by a drunk driver what can I do?

• I was injured in a Florida motorcycle accident but I wasnt wearing a helmet can I still recover damages from the other driver?

• I was involved in a car accident with a drunk driver who had just left a bar can I sue the bar?

• If I am injured in a Florida truck accident how will I pay for my medical bills?

• If I miss work as a result of a Florida car accident can my lost wages be recovered?

• Is it against the law in Florida to text while driving?

• Is it ever illegal to walk across a street in Florida?

• Is the owner of a Florida business or other premises legally responsible for injuries sustained in a trip and fall accident?

• Must an injured Florida worker notify their employer of a work related injury?

• Should I consult with an attorney if I receive notice that my Florida workers compensation claim has been denied?

• Should I go to the doctor after my Florida car accident?

• Should I handle my case directly with the insurance company?

• Should I just accept the insurance company’s settlement worth?

• Should I provide statements to my insurance company and the insurance company of the driver who hit me?

• Should I report my injury to the manager if I was injured at a hotel?

• Should I report my injury to the property manager if I was injured in a trip and fall?

• Should I take any photographs if I was injured at a hotel?

• Should I take any photographs if I was injured in a slip and fall?

• Should just accept the insurance company's settlement worth?

• Under what circumstances would an employee injured on the job in Florida not be entitled to workers comp benefits?

• What are my rights if the workers compensation doctor has released me for light duty work but my Florida employer advises that there is no such work available?

• What are PIP benefits and what does it pay for?

• What are some common motorcycle accident injuries?

• What are the benefits of having an attorney who only handles P.I. cases in Miami and Fort Lauderdale?

• What are the common causes of slip and fall accidents?

• What are the common causes on rear end car crashes?

• What are the consequences of texting and driving in Florida?

• What can I recover if I win my Florida personal injury case?

• What damages can be recovered under a successful negligent security claim?

• What documents should I bring with me to my personal injury lawyer consultation?

• What does a personal injury lawyer do?

• What duties do business owners have to light stairwells and parking garages?

• What duty do I have to avoid accidents as a pedestrian in Florida?

• What if I cannot afford my medical bills after I was injured by another person?

• What if I'm contacted by an insurance company?

• What if the driver who hit me in Florida was drinking?

• What if the injury was the employees fault?

• What if the work related injury was the fault of the employee?

• What is ‘personal injury’?

• What is a hazardous condition and who is responsible for it?

• What is a letter of protection?

• What is a negligent security claim?

• What is a rear end car crash?

• What is a trip and fall accident?

• What is an initial consultation or consult?

• What is considered a pedestrian accident in Florida?

• What is distracted driving?

• What is full coverage in automobile insurance in Florida and what does it cover?

• What is MMI and how does it affect my workplace accident or automobile accident case in Miami?

• What is negligence?

• What is negligent security?

• What is personal injury protection?

• What is the first thing I should do after a Florida car accident?

• What is the purpose of obtaining uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage?

• What is uninsured motorist coverage used for?

• What is workers' comp?

• What kinds of damages are recoverable in a Florida wrongful death claim?

• What kinds of fees are associated with personal injury lawsuits?

• What makes working with you different than other lawyers?

• What must I prove in order to win my Florida truck accident case?

• What should I do after an accident if I’m not at fault?

• What should I do after an auto accident?

• What should I do if an insurance company approached me about my injuries?

• What should I do if I was injured by another person and I do not have medical insurance?

• What should I do if the insurance company offers me a check right away?

• When is a death considered wrongful in Florida?

• Who can be held responsible in Florida for injuries or death to motorcycle operators and passengers?

• Who can be sued in a Florida truck accident case?

• Who can I sue for a drunk driving accident in Florida?

• Who determines whether a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit has acted reasonably?

• Who is eligible for workers' compensation in Florida?

• Who is responsible for a burn accident?

• Why am I not being compensated when I have full insurance coverage?

• Why did you decide to become an attorney?

• Why do I need a personal injury lawyer?

• Will I have to go to court for my Florida personal injury case?

• Will I have to pay back my health insurance provider if I recover damages in a Florida trip and fall case?

• Will I have to pay to speak with an attorney about my Florida personal injury case?

• Will I need expert witnesses for my Florida slip and fall case?

• Will it cost me any money to bring a Florida pedestrian accident case?

• Will my case go to trial?

• Will my Florida personal injury case settle out of court?

Contact Payer & Associates Today

After an accident, you may face substantial medical expenses and a long period of physical recovery. You may be entitled to money if another person or entity was responsible for your injuries. Attorneys James and Christian Payer have over 40 years of combined experience providing aggressive legal representation to residents of Greater Miami. Our hardworking team is available 24/7 for home, hospital, or office consultations, and we work exclusively with accident victims. At Payer and Associates, our knowledgeable injury lawyers are dedicated to helping injury victims and their families in Miami and South Florida’s surrounding cities through the accident claims process and aggressively represent our clients in order to get them the maximum compensation for their injuries.

We also understand that after watching the videos you will still have additional questions and concerns about your personal injury case and will want to discuss them with one of the attorneys at Payer & Associates. That’s why our attorneys are available 24/7 to meet with you in personal and discuss your case and how best to proceed. We have offices in Miami and Plantation. Call right now for your free confidential consultation with one of our attorneys. We are available for home or hospital visits to better serve you.

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