The Founders LawThe Founders Law2026-04-21T18:15:37Zhttps://www.thefounderslaw.com/feed/atom/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/sites/1404547/2023/09/cropped-favicon-new-32x32.pngOn Behalf of The Founders Law, P.A.<![CDATA[¿Qué pruebas debe presentar en una demanda por muerte por negligencia?]]>https://www.thefounderslaw.com/?p=523402025-06-18T13:49:19Z2024-10-18T06:21:02Z
Un accidente automovilístico
Un accidente de responsabilidad de locales
Un accidente en el trabajo
Abuso en hogares de ancianos
Negligencia médica
Actividad criminal, como homicidio, asalto, agresión, etc.
Prueba necesaria de muerte por negligencia
FindLaw explica que para ganar su demanda por muerte por negligencia, deberá presentar pruebas claras y convincentes ante el tribunal de los cuatro siguientes:
Que tu ser querido fue un ser humano que murió.
Que murió debido a la negligencia del acusado o a la intención de causarle daño a su ser querido.
Que la muerte de su ser querido le causó daños económicos y no económicos enumerados.
Que el patrimonio de su ser querido tenga un representante personal designado.
Tipos de daños por muerte por negligencia
El jurado le otorgará daños económicos y no económicos si gana su demanda por muerte por negligencia. Los gastos de los cuales tiene recibos, como las facturas de ambulancia y hospital de su ser querido fallecido y los gastos funerarios que pagó, compensan sus daños económicos.
Por el contrario, el jurado debe estimar a cuánto ascienden sus daños no económicos, ya que usted no tiene recibos por estas pérdidas. ¿Por qué? Porque consisten en cosas tan intangibles como la pérdida del amor, el compañerismo, el apoyo, etc. de su ser querido. También consisten en otras pérdidas no económicas que seguirán ocurriendo en los próximos años, incluidas cosas como la pérdida de su ser querido. la capacidad de ganar dinero a lo largo de su carrera..]]>On Behalf of The Founders Law, P.A.<![CDATA[¿Qué es la ley de “muerte libre” de Florida?]]>https://www.thefounderslaw.com/?p=523382024-10-18T06:14:56Z2024-10-18T06:14:56ZQué significa "muerte libre"
El término implica que los médicos y otras partes responsables no pueden enfrentar consecuencias legales o monetarias por contribuir a la muerte de una persona que encaja en un grupo demográfico particular. Las personas que se oponen a la ley creen que no otorga el mismo valor a las vidas humanas.
¿A qué campos se aplica?
Es importante tener en cuenta que sólo los proveedores de atención médica reciben la exención de “Free Kill”. Si su ser querido muere en un accidente automovilístico, por ejemplo, los hijos adultos y los padres de la persona fallecida pueden presentar un reclamo por muerte por negligencia. Cuando los legisladores ampliaron los derechos a los hijos adultos y a los padres en 1990, optaron por proteger a los médicos.
Florida implementó por primera vez la ley “Free Kill” con la supuesta intención de proteger a los consumidores de los altos costos de atención médica. Los legisladores creían que si la gente seguía demandando por negligencia médica, el costo seguiría aumentando. Desafortunadamente, esto puede causarle mucho dolor a su familia.]]>On Behalf of The Founders Law, P.A.<![CDATA[¿Cómo llegan las compañías de seguros a la determinación de daños?]]>https://www.thefounderslaw.com/?p=523362024-10-18T06:10:42Z2024-10-18T06:10:42Z
Si existe prueba clara de responsabilidad.
La gravedad de las lesiones del automovilista.
Si existe prueba documentable de lesiones y dolor y sufrimiento asociados.
Cuánto tiempo se estima que tomará el tiempo de recuperación.
Las compañías de seguros pretenden pagar lo menos posible. Las aseguradoras examinarán las reclamaciones que utilizan altos multiplicadores con un escrutinio excepcional. Es probable que su compañía de seguros rechace cualquier reclamo que no esté respaldado con documentación que justifique sus costos y proyecciones de recuperación.
La cantidad de documentación que puede necesitar presentar para satisfacer la consulta de una compañía de seguros puede depender del monto del reclamo. Los registros médicos y las notas de los médicos pueden ser suficientes para reclamos menores. Sin embargo, en casos más complejos y costosos pueden ser necesarias declaraciones de testigos, informes policiales, fotografías y facturas de tratamientos médicos.
Cómo hacer para demostrar tu dolor y sufrimiento
Existe una gran probabilidad de que su compañía de seguros intente incesantemente comunicarse con usted después de un accidente si ha sufrido lesiones. Lo hacen porque quieren que usted llegue a un acuerdo de inmediato para minimizar sus gastos de bolsillo. Hablar con un tasador de seguros antes de haber completado el tratamiento y comprender sus derechos puede ser desastroso para cualquier posible reclamo que decida presentar en el futuro. Querrá actuar con cuidado para proteger su derecho a recuperar potencialmente una compensación por el dolor y el sufrimiento en el futuro.]]>On Behalf of The Founders Law, P.A.<![CDATA[¿Qué debe saber sobre el seguro de automóvil en Florida?]]>https://www.thefounderslaw.com/?p=523332024-10-18T06:06:49Z2024-10-18T06:06:49ZOn Behalf of The Founders Law, P.A.<![CDATA[¿Cómo cuantifican las compañías de seguros el dolor y el sufrimiento?]]>https://www.thefounderslaw.com/?p=523322024-10-18T06:05:57Z2024-10-18T06:05:57ZOn Behalf of The Founders Law, P.A.<![CDATA[¿Cómo se pagan mis facturas después de un accidente automovilístico?]]>https://www.thefounderslaw.com/?p=523302024-10-18T06:01:25Z2024-10-18T06:00:47ZLos daños a tu coche
Tu coche está destrozado. Dependes de ello para ponerte a trabajar. Tiene que arreglarse. Si bien tiene cobertura de seguro, usted no causó el accidente. No querrá tener que pagar nada de su bolsillo ni ver que las primas de su seguro aumenten solo porque alguien más lo golpeó.
Tus facturas médicas
Cuesta cientos de dólares simplemente llevar una ambulancia al hospital. Descubren que tienes una lesión cerebral traumática (TBI) y pasas algunas noches allí. Las facturas son astronómicas. Aprecia la atención médica y el hecho de que está en el camino hacia la recuperación, pero tiene que pagar más de lo que gana en un año. Es imposible.
Tus salarios perdidos
Definitivamente no irás a trabajar mañana ni en los próximos días. Incluso después de salir del hospital, no puede simplemente volver a ingresar. Está enfrentando miles de dólares en salarios perdidos y aún no sabe si la lesión cerebral traumática tendrá un impacto a largo plazo. en su carrera y su potencial de ingresos.
¿Qué puedes hacer?
Lo anterior hace que su situación parezca sombría, pero no se preocupe: hay una solución. Dado que usted no causó el accidente, el conductor que lo causó puede ser responsable de todos los costos derivados de ese accidente. Si estaban en estado de ebriedad, demostrar la culpa es sencillo. Sólo necesita saber qué pasos legales seguir para obtener la compensación que se merece.]]>On Behalf of The Founders Law, P.A.<![CDATA[Addressing lost income after a family’s primary wage earner dies]]>https://www.thefounderslaw.com/?p=520952024-10-06T15:37:39Z2024-10-06T15:37:39ZHow do families replace lost income after a tragedy?
Families in Florida may have the option of pursuing wrongful death litigation after a loved one dies. Typically, wrongful death lawsuits are only an option in cases where there is evidence of either misconduct or negligence causing the death of an individual.
Such lawsuits can lead to compensation for the full economic impact of the tragedy. Surviving family members can seek lost wages and income in addition to requesting reimbursement for funeral costs, medical expenses and other costs directly associated with their loved one's death. In fact, families can request not just the base wages an individual may have earned but future lost earning potential.
Many people eventually qualify for raises and advancement opportunities. The wages they may have earned 20 years in the future could be far higher than what they earned at the time of their passing. Families also need to account for their employment benefits. Losing health insurance and other benefits can be a substantial financial setback.
Those dealing with grief may have a hard time trying to quantify the impact that a tragedy could have on household finances. They may need help estimating lost wages and determining a reasonable amount of compensation to pursue if they take the matter to court. Insurance coverage frequently falls far short of the value of a lifetime of lost income and employment benefits. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit can potentially lead to more thorough compensation and can help families cover basic expenses when the primary wage earner for a family dies prematurely.]]>On Behalf of The Founders Law, P.A.<![CDATA[How can undocumented immigrants pay for serious injuries?]]>https://www.thefounderslaw.com/?p=520852024-08-15T09:30:45Z2024-08-08T12:51:07ZUndocumented immigrants can seek compensation
Contrary to what people sometimes believe or tell each other, there are no laws prohibiting immigrants from using the legal system. An undocumented immigrant can sue a legal United States citizen for causing a car crash that puts them in the hospital. They also have the right to file an insurance claim against the policy of the person who caused a crash.
Generally speaking, accessing the legal system should not result in retaliation or attempts to deport an undocumented immigrant. Seeking medical care should not put them at risk either. In fact, healthcare providers have a responsibility to provide immigrants with information in the language they speak fluently. Anyone physically present in the United States enjoys most of the rights enshrined in the Constitution, regardless of their nationality.
Undocumented immigrants who learn about their rights can use the systems in place for their protection. They can file insurance claims and civil lawsuits. They can obtain medical care even though they don't have health insurance. The person who injured them or their insurance policy can cover those expenses.
While undocumented immigrants have the same basic rights as anyone else in the United States, they may require help to make use of those rights. Securing professional legal advocacy can be invaluable for undocumented immigrants coping with serious injuries. Immigrants who have the right support can feel confident about taking action to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other costs caused by another party.]]>On Behalf of The Founders Law, P.A.<![CDATA[Are rideshare trips as safe as people think?]]>https://www.thefounderslaw.com/?p=520062024-06-11T21:40:05Z2024-06-11T21:40:05Zmore than 99% of trips end without any kind of safety issue, there is still reason for concern. Yet, for the percentage of rideshare passengers who have a safety issue during their trip, rideshare services may not meet their expectations in meaningful – and even truly harmful – ways. What should people know about rideshare crash risk?
Professional drivers develop bad habits
Some people become better drivers as they spend more time on the road. The more stressful situations motorists encounter, the more able they are to respond to unusual traffic scenarios. However, those who provide rideshare services as a source of income often drive very aggressively. The more rides they can secure, the more they make. Therefore, they might break the law by speeding as they get passengers to their destinations. They might cut others off in traffic and drive more aggressively than the average person.
Those bad habits might help them secure more passengers and better tips, but they could also lead to collisions. Contrary to the assumption that rideshare services improve traffic safety, they may actually increase crash risk in some cases. As many as a third of rideshare drivers admit to experiencing a crash while working. Many of those collisions may have been preventable.
It is also worth noting that the two main rideshare companies have not released safety reports in several years, which might indicate there has been an uptick in assaults committed by rideshare drivers and crashes involving rideshare vehicles.
Those involved in rideshare collisions are often in a difficult situation. They may be uncertain about their options for covering their losses. Factors ranging from timing to fault play a major role in determining what options for compensation someone has available. Understanding that rideshare collisions occur more frequently than the companies want the public to know can help people assert themselves after a crash with the assistance of a skilled legal team.]]>On Behalf of The Founders Law, P.A.<![CDATA[Your rights as an injured cruise ship passenger]]>https://www.thefounderslaw.com/?p=519902024-04-22T20:23:40Z2024-04-22T20:23:40ZRecognizing your passenger rights
Cruise ship passengers have specific rights designed to protect them. It's essential to be aware that cruise lines often have detailed ticket contracts that can affect your ability to file a lawsuit, including where and when you can file. Despite these agreements, you have the right to:
Seek medical attention and proper care for your injuries.
When negligence or irresponsibility is present on a cruise ship, it can lead to various injuries. Here are five common personal injury injuries passengers might suffer:
Slip and fall accidents: Wet decks or unmarked obstacles can cause serious falls.
Food poisoning: Improperly handled or stored food can lead to illness.
Swimming pool accidents: Lack of supervision or unsafe conditions around pools can result in injuries.
Recreational activity injuries: Unsafe equipment or inadequate instructions can lead to harm.
Tender boat accidents: Mishaps during embarking or disembarking.
What to do after an injury
If you suffer an injury on a cruise ship, quick and correct steps are essential for your well-being and any legal action you might pursue. Firstly, obtain medical attention without delay. Then, meticulously document the incident by capturing photographs, gathering details from witnesses, and securing all pertinent medical documentation. Ensure you report the injury to the cruise staff to have the event formally logged. It’s advisable to avoid signing any documents presented by the cruise company before speaking to an attorney.
Get a legal lifeline
Incidents on the ship typically fall under the purview of maritime law. The Constitution's Article III grants U.S. federal courts the authority to handle disputes that arise on the high seas. Whether the ship is anchored in international waters or docked at an overseas port, maritime law governs the legal principles. The injured will need to contact an injury attorney in Florida who practices maritime law to discuss their case and understand their rights under this unique area of law.
Being informed about your rights empowers you to take the right actions. If you are in such an unfortunate situation, remember you are not alone. A seasoned maritime attorney can be invaluable in seeking the justice and compensation you deserve. Knowledge is your lifeline—cling to it, and it will guide you safely back to shore.]]>