Personal Injury and Divorce in Polk County Florida | FAQs

Personal Injury FAQs

What is negligence?
A person is negligent when s/he is careless and neglectful.  If negligence causes your injury, you may have a personal injury claim.

What is comparative negligence?
Comparative negligence is your negligence as it relates to your injury.  Florida diminishes your award if you are also found negligent, so your attorney is an important partner.

Why do I need an attorney if the insurance company will settle?
The settlement may not cover all your damages, and you may forfeit certain rights by settling.  Our Winter Haven Florida personal injury lawyers work to protect all of your rights and help you recover what you deserve.

What is Reflex Sympathetic Disorder?
RSD is a chronic-pain disorder that arises from a traumatic injury.  We have had exceptional success litigating RSD cases.  

Family Law FAQs

What should I bring to my divorce attorney?
Bring all records that pertain to your divorce case, including financial accounts, real estate, property, living expenses, and proof of each spouse’s contribution to the marriage.

How do I stabilize my finances during a divorce?
We can help you petition the court for temporary child support or alimony.

I can care for my grandchild better than his/her parents.  What do I do?
If you wish to try to obtain custody, you will need to convince the court that the child’s parents are unfit or that they have relinquished possession under the law and that your guardianship serves the best interests of the child. 

These cases are extremely difficult, but our Polk County FL divorce attorneys have been successful many times.  

How can mediation resolve my family law case effectively?
You maintain privacy, assert more control over the results, and reduce the time involved.  The cost is usually much lower, too.
 

Criminal Defense FAQs

I have been charged with a crime.  What do I do?
Talk to a criminal defense attorney.  Do not talk to the police or the prosecutor.

Can I get my driving privilege reinstated?
Florida offers restricted licenses in certain instances.  We can advise if you are eligible for this privilege.

What if my spouse/significant other disagrees with my domestic violence charge?
The case may still be prosecuted, but an attorney can organize a defense around your family support.  

I might go to jail.  How can we prevent this?
Certain convictions carry mandatory jail time, but an attorney knows what tactics might defend against a guilty verdict.

Can my criminal record be expunged?
Sexual offenses cannot be expunged.  All other records are eligible, depending on the individual convicted.

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