Wrongful Termination and Employment Discrimination

How do I Know if it’s a Wrongful Termination?

Hundreds of thousands of people every year end up getting fired from their jobs. This is something experienced among almost every demographic from wall street stockbrokers to janitors, all age groups, all regions, etc. Being terminated from a place of employment not only feels terrible but comes with dire financial consequences as well. People can be fired for a number of reasons and occasionally will end up losing their job based on details that should not matter. Many people every year suffer discrimination in their place of employment through wrongful termination on the bases of details such as their race, age, sexual orientation, and much more. 

Florida Wrongful Termination Lawsuits

Wrongful termination carried out on the basis of discrimination is naturally illegal. A large number of discriminated groups are protected from this form of employment discrimination by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This legislation provides employment protection to discriminated groups through its Title VII. When someone is discriminated against through wrongful termination, they can take legal action against those responsible with an employment discrimination claim. 

Employment Discrimination and the EEOC

After someone experiences discrimination at the hands of their employer, they have the option to file a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is an institution that handles the enforcement of equal opportunity laws in regard to employment discrimination. They do this through litigation of contentious employment discrimination cases, issue regulations interpreting employment discrimination law, as well as investigate reported instances of employment discrimination. Reporting to the EEOC is often the first part of an employment discrimination claim. The EEOC will typically try to resolve matters of employment discrimination themselves but there are times where their mediation and assistance is not enough. In this case, an employment discrimination victim’s best bet is to enlist the assistance of an experienced employment discrimination attorney. 

Dolman Law Group specializes in handling claims where people have suffered the injustice of discrimination at the place of their employment. Our attorneys have experience handling claims where employees have been wrongfully terminated on the basis of things such as race, gender,  sexual orientation, age, disability, and much more. Our attorneys can offer the professional insight, resources, and negotiation skills that you will need when it comes to ensuring that you receive a settlement that you are satisfied with. To schedule a free consultation with Dolman Law Group just call our Clearwater office at (727) 451-6900 or contact us online. 

What is Wrongful Termination?

Wrongful termination is basically being fired or let go from your job because of some form of prejudicial discrimination in regard to something like race, gender, etc. Wrongful termination can put people out of work and in dire straits financially but can also come with a degree of pain and suffering as well as other intangible damages. Trying to deal with this through a claim may seem straightforward but in actuality, the process can be quite complex. In some cases, an employer may be straightforward in their prejudices and their intent to remove an employee for discriminatory reasons which can make an employment discrimination claim quite simple. However, there are many cases where discrimination is significantly more subtle which can make an employment discrimination claim all the more complicated. 

Proving Wrongful Termination Discrimination

There are many times when the matter of proving that a termination was wrongful can be exceptionally difficult. Many employers that discriminate against employees will utilize a number of justifications to fire someone to try to get away with their termination. They will try to claim that an employee did not meet their performance standards, that they made some kind rule infraction, or they could claim that they needed to let an employee go because they can’t afford them and are downsizing. In some cases, there may be a contract of some kind between the employer and employee which may contain language that allows for the employer to fire an employee whenever they want and without having to give any kind of justification. 

This all makes the matter of proving discrimination all the more difficult but not altogether impossible. The details of an employee’s employment can help combat this discrimination and shed light on the employer’s motives. Documentation of the employee’s work and position within the company as well as additional testimony from witnesses can help prove if an employee’s termination had discriminatory motives behind it. The main way that people are able to prove that an employer terminated someone based on discrimination is through comparison to other employees. 

For example, if someone is terminated from their place of employment when they are the only one who is older than the rest of the employees and the justification is performance issues. Comparison with the performance of other employees can shed light on as to wether this is true or just a smokescreen to hide age discrimination. 

Who Exactly is Protected From Wrongful Termination?

People cannot be fired from their job on the sole basis of the following:

• Age
• Sex
• Race
• Sexual Orientation
• Disability
• Genetic Information
• National Origin
• Immigration Status
• Political Affiliation

Seek an Experienced Employment Discrimination Attorney

If you or a loved one have been discriminated against in the workplace based on your, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, or national origin, then do not hesitate to Contact Dolman Law Group about receiving a free consultation on your claim. Employment discrimination can be an extremely damaging experience to the livelihood of a number of protected groups of people. Employees are protected under federal law from discrimination via wrongful termination and Dolman Law Group can provide the resources and insight necessary to ensure that your employment discrimination claim stands the best chance possible at securing restitution for the damages you suffered. 

Our skilled lawyers will sit down with you to discuss the details of your case and offer options for legal action that you can take. The lawyers of Dolman Law Group have the expertise that you will need to secure the compensation you deserve.

To contact us at Dolman Law Group’s offices please call us at (727) 451-6900

Dolman Law Group

800 North Belcher Road

Clearwater, FL 3375

(727) 451-6900

https://www.dolmanlaw.com/what-is-a-wrongful-termination/

“Dooring” Bicycle Accidents and Injuries

What Does it Mean to Get “Doored” Bicycling?

Bicyclists have their fair share of street hazards to worry about despite things like bike lanes and a number of laws in place to protect them. Many bicyclists every year end up suffering severe injuries at the hands of motor vehicles that they collide with. The reasons for these accidents are many ranging from distracted drivers to driving under the influence of alcohol and similarly impairing substances. One unique reason that bicyclists will collide with a motor-vehicle is because of car doors left wide open resulting in what is called “dooring”. These accidents may not involve a vehicle moving and running into a bicyclist but they are nonetheless very injurious to bicyclists. 

Bicycle Accident Injury Claims

When a bicyclist suffers severe injuries as a result of an accident with a motor vehicle, they may be able to seek compensation for the damages they suffer as a result of their accident injuries. When a bicycle accident is the fault of a liable party because of negligent actions on their part then a bicycle accident victim can file a bicycle accident injury claim. A claim can seek compensation for specific damages such as lost wages, medical bills, and disability caused by permanent injuries to name a few via a settlement with the liable party. These claims rely on the claimant being able to prove that the liable party in question was negligent and that this negligence contributed to the accident occurring. Proving negligence and damages as a result of the accident to the defendant party is part of the process of negotiating a settlement that can cover these damages. Should a settlement fail to be reached then the claim can go to trial where each side will present their cases before a jury that will decide the matter of fair compensation. 

The process of seeking compensation for bicycle accident injuries is rarely ever as clear cut as one would hope. Every case is different and requires specialized knowledge that only an experienced attorney can provide. Consider contacting Dolman Law Group about your bicycle accident and how our lawyers can help you get the compensation you need. Dolman Law Group offers free consultations to those injured in bicycle accidents. All you have to do is contact our Clearwater office at 727-451-6900 or reach out to us online. 

How Does a Dooring Bicycle Accident Occur

Dooring bicycle accidents will typically occur with parked cars that are in locations where bicycles will typically frequent. One of the top places that dooring bicycle accidents will occur is where there is streetside or curbside parking for cars and there is a bike lane on the outside. Most dooring accidents will occur here but they are not exclusive to this kind of area. 

Dooring accidents require a car to have one of their doors open either partially or fully open in the path of a bicyclist. In order for a bicyclist to be able to assign fault to the owner of a car for a dooring accident, the accident would have to occur because the door opened unexpectedly in the path of a bicyclist. Bicyclists might sometimes collide with a car door if they themselves become distracted and in this case, the fault for the accident will lie with them and make seeking compensation from another party improbable. Drivers or passengers will typically open their doors and injure bicyclists inadvertently in dooring accidents because they are not aware of bicyclists adding to the list of dangerous symptoms of visibility problem that plagues many bicyclists.

Dooring Bicycle Accident Injuries

When a bicyclist is doored, they are colliding with an object made of metal, plastic, and glass at usually average bicycling speed or occasionally high speed which can mean severe injuries.While dooring accidents occur while a car is typically in a stationary position and don’t involve the higher speeds associated with other bicycle accidents with cars, the injuries suffered as a result are no less serious. 

Traumatic Brain Injuries: One of the most common and dangerous injuries that plague bicyclists involved in accidents is the traumatic brain injury. This type of injury involves bicyclists suffering a blow to the head that causes damage to the brain. Naturally, any kind of brain damage is significant and not to be taken lightly. Many bicyclists have the opportunity to avoid or minimize head injuries caused by accidents by wearing a helmet yet a large percentage neglect to wear this essential piece of safety equipment. 

Bicyclists can suffer a blow to the head by directly hitting the door or suffer one via one of the most common ways bicyclists do via being thrown from the bicycle and hitting their head on the ground. Regardless of how they suffer the trauma, the damage can result in cognitive issues and in severe cases may even be permanent. 

Lacerations: Sometimes a bicyclist can run into a car door and break the window which creates a dangerous cutting hazard. Lacerations can potentially be severe and inflict significant damage to a bicyclist by cutting deep into the flesh and possibly nicking a major blood vessel result in extensive bleeding. 

Broken or Fractured Bones: The impact of hitting a car door at high speed or being thrown from a bicycle can break or fracture bones. While bones can be set and healed within a reasonable amount of time in many cases, some fractures and breaks can be more complicated when they cause damage to internal organs or tissue.

Seek an Experienced Clearwater Bicycle Accident Attorney

While not as common as motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents that result in serious or fatal injuries have the potential to change a victim’s life forever. At the Dolman Law Group, we have experience sending demand letters to insurance companies, negotiating settlements, and litigating cases. While we cannot promise a favorable outcome in your case, we can evaluate your claim and estimate potential damages based on industry averages. Damages depend on the severity of your child’s injuries, and how those injuries will affect his or her future medical expenses and earnings. We have experience representing bicycle accident victims, including children, and have secured favorable settlements or damages awards in many of our cases. Call the experienced Clearwater injury lawyers of the Dolman Law Group at 727-451-6900 or contact us online today to discuss a free consultation on your claim.  

Dolman Law Group

800 North Belcher Road

Clearwater, FL 33765

727-451-6900

https://www.dolmanlaw.com/legal-services/bicycle-injury-attorneys/

Nursing Home Contamination Injuries

Elder Residents of Nursing Homes Can Get Sick From Contamination

Nursing homes are an environment meant to keep elderly people unable to care for themselves safe and healthy. Nursing homes have an obligation to these residents to make sure that the space that they live in is sanitary and free of any dangers to their health. Unfortunately, many nursing homes and similar care facilities fail in this endeavor and cause their residents to suffer severe injuries. Nursing homes are potential breeding grounds for dangerous and contagious diseases that can lead to the contamination and infection of nursing home residents.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawsuits

A nursing home’s failure to take care of the nursing home residents under its care is often the grounds for those injured and their loved ones to take legal action. Negligence on the part of nursing home staff can lead to injury of nursing home residents and negligence of nursing home administration can lead to improper hiring practices and understaffing that harms nursing home residents. Those injured this way can seek compensation for their injuries with a nursing home neglect/abuse lawsuit. If a plaintiff can prove the negligence of a nursing home contributed to their injuries then they may be able to secure compensation to pay for the damages that they suffered. However, this is much easier said than done.

Handling a nursing home abuse lawsuit can be perplexing and emotionally draining. On top of this, plaintiffs will be faced with a complex legal process that the defendant will likely know how to work to their advantage. Don’t try to handle your nursing home abuse claim on your own. Allow the experienced attorneys of Sibley Dolman to assist you in your pursuit of compensation. Our firm provides free consultations to those injured by nursing home negligence. To schedule your free consultation with Sibley Dolman either call our office at 727-451-6900 or contact us online. 

Common Forms of Contamination in Nursing Homes

When many people are kept together in a small contained environment, the spread of contamination or infection should be of concern, especially in the case of the elderly that are residents of nursing homes. The older people get, the more susceptible they are to a number of diseases as their immune systems grow weaker. This fact is known to those that work in nursing homes and should lead them to take appropriate measures to help prevent such contamination. When proper hygiene and car is not taken to protect elder residents of nursing homes, the following ailments can occur. 

Skin Infections Among Elderly Residents

One common health issue that can potentially plague residents of a nursing home is scabies. This ailment is one of several skin conditions that can be caused by Sarcoptes Scabiei, an eight-legged microscopic mite that can multiply and run rampant in nursing homes when proper hygiene is not addressed. Nursing homes might deal with a variant of scabies known as crusted scabies that causes thick crusts of skin filled with mites to develop. 

Much like lice in a schoolyard, scabies needs to be caught and addressed as soon as possible or it can spread rampantly throughout the population of a nursing home or similar care facility. When nursing home address these matters properly, then there is not as much of an issue. However, negligence of a scabies outbreak can have serious consequences for nursing home residents. 

Influenza Contamination Within Nursing Homes

Influenza or the flu may often seem to be a fairly mild, albeit, annoying malady that most of us will contract at some point in our lives. For the elderly, it can often prove to be severe to the point that it is fatal. The weakened immune systems of elderly nursing home residents are ill-equipped to handle influenza and its contagiousness can prove to be a problem. Nursing homes must take care to have policies in place to catch the flu before it spreads throughout the care facility. This means vaccinating not just the residents but also all of the staff working within the facility to help limit the spread of the disease along contamination vectors.

Urinary Tract Infections In Nursing Homes

Many elderly residents of nursing homes might develop urinary tract infections (UTIs) when nursing home staff do not follow proper hygienic procedures. Elderly residents that use catheters are at an especially high risk to develop urinary tract infections when catheters are not properly inserted or removed. Elderly nursing home residents that are bedridden can also run a high risk of developing urinary tract infections when they are left in the same position for long periods of time because nursing home staff fail to move them. Urinary tract infections can cause severe damage to the kidneys and bladder when left unaddressed. 

Contact an Experienced Clearwater Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Today

If you or an elder that you love have been abused while staying in a nursing home, Florida law entitles you to seek damages in civil court. Winning your case requires an aggressive attorney who will diligently pursue evidence to prove an ordinary negligence or medical malpractice suit.

Let one of the skilled members of the legal team at Dolman Law Group handle the details of the case, while you help your loved one through this difficult and stressful time. Although the abuse may have stopped, the emotional aftermath will continue to cause pain to you and your family. An experienced attorney can investigate the case, contact potential witnesses, and advocate for your loved one each step of the way.

Contact Dolman Law Group in Clearwater today at (727) 451-6900 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and the best path forward for your situation. When Dolman Law Group represents a client in a nursing home abuse case, we typically do so on contingency, only collecting attorney fees from any settlement or verdict in our client’s favor.

Dolman Law Group

800 North Belcher Road

Clearwater, FL 33765

727-451-6900

https://www.dolmanlaw.com/legal-services/assisted-living-abuse-attorney/

What is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

Defining Catastrophic Injuries Caused by Negligent Accidents

There are a variety of accidents out there that can result in injuries being inflicted upon those unfortunate to be involved. Some of these injuries may be fairly mild with others being extremely painful and inopportune but ultimately will heal completely with time and proper treatment. On the other hand, there are injuries that people suffer during accidents that can be considered especially severe and result in permanent and extremely significant damage to an accident victim. These severe injuries are often referred to as catastrophic injuries in the realm of insurance and legal matters. 

Pursuing Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries

When you suffer a catastrophic injury it is exceptionally likely that there will be extensive damages that will turn your life upside down. Catastrophic injuries and really any accident injury will cause damages such as medical expenses for treatment of the injury, lost wages while an accident victim is recovering, along with the pain and suffering that comes with this kind of injury. In the event that these catastrophic injuries were caused by the negligence of a liable party, then an accident victim may be able to seek compensation for their injuries by filing a personal injury claim. 

Personal injury claims require a plaintiff that has been injured in an accident to prove that those liable for their injuries were at fault since their negligence caused the accident that injured them. The at-fault party with the claim filed against them has to have been aware of a condition that created a risk for people to be injured that they had a duty to ensure the safety of and then fail to take any measures to address that condition or risk factor. Handling a personal injury claim can be a complex matter and should not be done alone. Allow the lawyers of Dolman Law Group to assist you in this difficult time with our years of experience handling claims ranging from car accident injuries to medical malpractice. To schedule a free consultation with Dolman Law Group either call our office at (727) 451-6900 or contact us online.

Defining a Catastrophic Injury

Generally, a catastrophic injury is defined as any injury a person suffers that results in permanent and/or debilitating damage. Catastrophic injuries will typically consist of injuries to the spine or head but can pretty much consist of any injury that is severe enough to cause permanent and debilitating damage. While there is no strict agreed-upon legal definition of catastrophic injury, the classification of an injury as such can be determined through comparison to injuries that are generally considered catastrophic. 

Injuries Commonly Considered to be Catastrophic

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Many accidents result in people suffering what are called traumatic brain injuries. Car accidents, slip and falls, and bicycle accidents all result in people suffering blows to the head that result in traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries can be defined as injuries where damage is inflicted on the brain because of a physical blow to the head or a violent jerking movement. 

Traumatic brain injuries are known to cause severe injury to a victim’s cognitive abilities with the damage inflicted often being permanent. The brain is the most complex and intricate organ in our entire body with mysteries that we have yet to unravel. Brain damage caused by traumatic brain injuries can usually only be approached with therapy and treatment that aims to help manage symptoms since there is little that can be done to fix the damage. Some traumatic brain injuries are considered to be milder than other like concussions that typically will sort themselves out after a period of time, yet even these milder traumatic brain injuries can develop severe complications. 

Spinal Injuries

Injuries to the spine have a way of developing into catastrophic injuries due to the especially important roles the spine plays as an organ. The spine does not only provide the structural integrity of our body that keeps us upright and mobile. It also houses the spinal cord which relays information to and from the various parts of our nervous systems. Damage to the spinal cord can be permanent and cause a number of serious issues. The transmission of sensory information to the brain can be affected which can cause issues controlling limbs and in severe cases can result in paralysis. Control of certain organs can be affected as well and cause things like incontinence. 

Third Degree Burns

Many accidents can involve fire or exposure to high-temperature substances that can cause severe burns. The most serious type of burn that people can sustain are third-degree burns. These burns are severe enough that they destroy the skin and start to damage whatever organs and tissue lie beneath it. Third-degree burns have the potential to cause vicious permanent injuries that can disable those that suffer them. Third-degree burns can also cause permanent disfigurement and scarring of victims as well. 

Severe Internal Injuries

A terrible accident can cause injuries to the various internal organs of the body. Internal injuries can come in a number of shapes and forms and can result in long-term damage. Depending on the nature of the damage and the location, internal injuries can lead to reduced organ functions or can require the replacement of an organ \altogether. 

Seek an Experienced Clearwater Personal Injury Attorney

If your loved one has suffered a head injury due to someone else’s negligence, contact the experienced Clearwater brain injury attorneys of Dolman Law Group. Our lawyers are ready to sit with you and discuss the details of your case and what kind of legal options are available to you. Our lawyers can assist you in securing evidence for your case, investigating your accident, navigating the legal process, and negotiating with the insurance company. 

At the Dolman Law Group, our team of experienced brain injury lawyers are ready to fight for your recovery and help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Call our Clearwater office at 727-451-6900 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

Dolman Law Group

800 North Belcher Road

Clearwater, FL 33765

(727) 451-6900

https://www.dolmanlaw.com/clearwater-personal-injury-

Car Accidents Due to Reliance on Car Automation

Lane Assist Technology and Other Inventions Affect Car Accident Claims

With the newest innovations in car technology come new ways of looking at motor vehicle safety. This is a cycle that has repeated itself throughout history when it comes to automobiles. The advent of more powerful engines called for new safety features, more cars on the road called for better traffic regulation, and now autonomous vehicle technology is changing at how we look at car accidents and liability. Driverless vehicles have long been an idea in science fiction now made a reality by several companies in silicon valley. While cars may be able to drive themselves and provide automated assistance to drivers, there are still many kinks that need to be worked out. This technology is far from perfect and many people find themselves relying on it only to end up in dangerous situations. 

Florida Car Accident Injury Claims 

Those that suffer severe injuries in a car accident because of the negligence of a liable party deserve compensation. People can find themselves being the victims af a car accident because of another driver’s overreliance on automated vehicle technology or perhaps because of an automated vehicle. In this case, a car accident victim may be able to seek compensation for their injuries by filing a car accident injury claim.  By proving the negligence of the liable party at-fault for the accident, a claimant can make their case for receiving a settlement that can help stabilize their lives after suffering a number of damages. Car accidents can cause severe damages to those involved like medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, lost earning potential, and even wrongful death. 

Handling a car accident injury claim on your own is strongly recommended against. While you can make the attempt on your own, it should be known that there are a number of ways that a claimant can reduce the value of their claim by accident. Insurance companies will do everything in their power to take advantage of your lack of knowledge and experience in order to diminish your claim’s value. Consider enlisting the professional assistance of Dolman Law Group. Our attorneys specialize in handling car accident cases involving autonomous vehicle technology. To schedule a free consultation either fill out an online contact form or call our office at (727) 451-6900.

Autonomous Vehicle Technology Can Cause Accidents

While the intention of many autonomous vehicle technologies is to enhance or assist in a driver’s riding experience, they can also contribute to a driver’s negligent driving behavior. There has been growing anxiety over how drive-assist technologies and autonomous driving technologies lead to driver overreliance which can lead to accidents. Many of these technologies are not foolproof and must be handled with a grain of salt yet many entrust them with their lives and consequently the lives of other drivers on the road. 

Accidents Involving Driver Assistance Technology

One of the most notorious examples of driver assistance technology is the autopilot mode that is featured on several models of Tesla electric cars. The feature in itself is actually quite advanced and is capable of limited autonomous driving capabilities. But that is just it. Its autonomous driving abilities are not fully able to handle all the possible hazards that can be encountered on the road. 

Unfortunately, there have been several drivers that have not taken these limitations to heart and ended up putting too much trust into the autopilot feature. The autopilot feature does come with a warning system when there are hazards but this has not proven to be enough in several situations. Several drivers had engaged in distractions such as eating and drinking or using smartphones while relying on autopilots to drive the vehicle only to end up in fatal accidents. This has led many to speculate that the increase in autopilot technologies will exacerbate the already growing problem of driver distraction that is one of the biggest contributors towards car accidents in this country. 

Lane Assist Technology and Car Accidents

Lane assist technology or lane departure technology as it is otherwise known is a driver assistance technology that alerts a driver whenever their vehicle veers out of the lane that they are driving in. This system is featured as a safety failsafe so that drivers that may be getting drowsy will be awakened by an alert if they begin to nod off and drift into another lane or if someone is distracted and doesn't realize that there is a turn that will lead to them crossing into another lane. This technology has its merits but only as a failsafe. Drivers should be sure to not rely on a system like this in order to engage with driver distractions or they risk an accident occurring. 

Driver Assistance Technology and Car Accident Claims

When it comes to seeking compensation after being involved in a car accident because someone was over-reliant on driver-assist or autonomous vehicle technology then there may be several parties that may be liable for your injuries. Naturally, there is the driver that was at-fault for the accident but the maker of the vehicle’s driver-assist technology may be liable as well as we have seen with lawsuits against Tesla over their car’s autopilot feature’s contribution to car accidents. 

Injured in a Car Accident? Contact a Clearwater Car Accident Lawyer at Dolman Law Group

If you or a loved one has been injured in a collision, you might qualify for financial compensation for your injuries. The key will be whether you can show the person who struck you was at fault for the crash. Often, when drivers speed, they are engaging in reckless behavior which makes them legally accountable for other people’s injuries.

In Florida, few law firms can match our depth of experience and dedication to our clients. We have helped hundreds of clients reach favorable settlements or jury verdicts. To schedule a free consultation to talk about your injuries, please call 727-451-6900 or submit our contact sheet. 

Dolman Law Group

800 North Belcher Road

Clearwater, FL 33765

(727) 451-6900

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Mental Trauma After a Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle Accidents Can Cause Psychological Damage

A motorcycle accident can occur in the blink of an eye. Thousands of motorcyclists find themselves involved in serious motorcycle accidents every year when a vehicle seemingly comes out of nowhere and collides with them. Accidents such as these can have severe consequences for a motorcyclist. The most significant consequence would be the damage that these kinds of accidents do to a motorcyclist. Most of us only think of the more obvious physical damages to a person’s body that these accidents cause but there is also the potential for someone to suffer severe mental trauma that can have an incredibly negative effect on their psychological state. 

St. Petersburg Motorcycle Accident Claims

The physical and mental trauma sustained by motorcyclists involved in accidents deserves compensation should their accident have been caused by the negligence of another party. A motorcyclist can seek this compensation by filing a motorcycle accident injury claim against such a negligent party. In order to ensure that a claim is successful, a plaintiff must be able to prove that the liable party was negligent and that their negligence contributed to the accident. 

In order to do so the evidence must be gathered, witnesses contacted, and experts consulted. On top of this, a plaintiff will have to negotiate the settlement and adhere to the rules of this legal process. This can be incredibly difficult for someone with no experience handling these cases and insurance companies will take advantage of this. Consider speaking to Dolman Law Group about how we can help you get the compensation you need. Our skilled lawyers are waiting to speak to you in a free consultation about your case. To schedule a free consultation with Dolman Law Group you can either contact us online or call our office at (727) 222-6922. 

PTSD After a Motorcycle Accident

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental condition caused by extremely traumatic experiences. People that develop PTSD have to cope with an array of symptoms that typically disrupt their lives. Careers, relationships, even simply leaving the house can be complicated by PTSD and ruin someone’s financial and emotional state. 

Symptoms of PTSD 

The symptoms of PTSD typically fall into four categories that include intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, as well as changes in physical and emotional reactions. Intrusive memories consist of recurring memories of the trauma that caused the PTSD, flashbacks of the event as though it is happening, and nightmares. Avoidance can consist of symptoms such as avoidance of mention of the accident, avoiding people or places that are reminders of the accident, and avoiding motorcycles or driving in general. 

Changes in physical and emotional reactions can include easily being startled, self-destructive behavior, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, and aggressive behaviors. Negative changes in thinking in mood can include hopelessness about the future, memory issues, difficulty maintaining relationships, lack of interest in once-beloved activities, and emotional numbness.

Depression After a Motorcycle Accident

When someone suffers a severe motorcycle accident injury there may be a chance that they will develop depression. Severe injuries such as a spinal injury or traumatic brain injury can cause permanent damage and lifelong disability. This negative impact on a motorcycle accident victim’s life can lead to an extreme level of melancholy that can go as far as influence someone’s health, career, and ruin their life in general. In extreme cases, severe depression can even lead to self-destructive tendencies that may get to the point that someone may attempt to take their own life. 

• Common symptoms of depression include 
• Trouble concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
• Fatigue
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness
• Pessimism and hopelessness
• Insomnia or sleeping too much
• Irritability
• Restlessness
• Loss of interest in things once pleasurable, including sex
• Overeating, or loss of appetite
• Aches, pains, headaches, or cramps that won't go away
• Digestive problems that don't get better, even with treatment
• Persistent feelings of anxiety or sadness
• Suicidal thoughts or attempts

Treatment for Mental Conditions Caused by Motorcycle Accidents

Mental conditions caused by a motorcycle accident can be helped and treated through a combination of trauma-focused psychotherapies administered by an accredited healthcare professional as well as medication to help manage the symptoms that may arise. Treatment for these mental conditions does not come cheap and the expenses can pile up since the process can take some time. 

The compensation needed to afford this treatment for motorcycle accident caused mental issues is considerable. With this comes increased stakes for those that may have to dispense this compensation because of their negligent actions. They will fight much harder to ensure a claim’s value is reduced which means that a plaintiff will require the expert assistance of an attorney experienced in motorcycle accident injury cases.

Seek an Experienced St. Petersburg Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Riding is a lifestyle, one that not every attorney understands. If you are suffering from severe injuries, including brain injuries, road rash, spinal injuries, or psychological injuries, as the result of a Florida motorcycle accident, it is important to contact a Florida personal injury attorney to discuss your case. You are entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering if another driver was negligent, and you should not be afraid to contact a personal injury attorney and explain to him what you are looking for. 

Most personal injury attorneys do not charge you anything out-of-pocket. Take advantage of your no-risk, free consultation with the Dolman Law Group, your premier personal injury and motorcycle lawyers in the greater Tampa Bay area. They are here to fight for your right to compensation, and they can advise you as to whether you have a claim for personal injuries under Florida law. Dolman Law Group offers free consultations to those that have suffered motorcycle accident injuries due to negligence. 

To schedule a free consultation and case evaluation with a St. Petersburg motorcycle accident lawyer, please call us at (727) 222-6922 or contact us online today.

Dolman Law Group

1663 1st Ave S.

St. Petersburg, FL 33712

(727) 222-6922

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