Brian O. Sutter Law Blog

Personal injuries are unfortunate events people experience in everyday life. Although most of us would never choose to get a personal injury, sometimes it's inevitable. Many personal injuries involve lawsuits because someone is claimed to be at fault. If the personal injury is caused by someone else, this is called negligence or misconduct and usually requires litigation. Florida, for example, is a very crowded state; here are some common situations.... Read More

It is a hard number to look at, but if you are interested in learning how many auto accidents result in injury for your state, you can visit your state website. In Florida for the year of 2009 there were a great number of accidents resulting in injury, according to the state website (state.fl.us).... Read More

No matter how obvious the fault for an accident seems to you, liable parties may see things differently. You should not have to pay out-of-pocket for the costs associated with injuries caused by others, but Florida law requires you to prove both negligence and losses when you take legal action. Your chances for successful compensation for your losses can improve substantially in Southwest Florida when you retain an experienced Fort Myers accident lawyer.... Read More

No amount of money can truly compensate families who lost a loved one. When a negligent or willful act causes someone to die prematurely, the loss takes an emotional toll on survivors, as well. Florida wrongful death law permits qualified survivors to pursue a wide range of compensation to help offset both the economic costs and the emotional losses experienced by survivors.... Read More

The Florida workers compensation system provides most injured workers in Sarasota with needed compensation for workplace injuries, regardless of fault. In many cases, workers can receive benefits without legal counsel. But certain situations require the assistance of experienced Sarasota workers compensation attorneys to help ensure injured workers receive the full benefits they deserve.... Read More

If you suffer injury due to the negligent or willful acts of others, you need to seek medical attention immediately. But emergency doctors, medication, and other treatment often involve overwhelming expenses. Paying out-of-pocket for costs related to your injuries may be difficult. The advice of an experienced Sarasota personal injury attorney who knows how to protect your rights can make a big difference.... Read More

Florida's temperate climate encourages activities that may result in serious injuries, including speeding, motorcycle-riding, boating, jet skis, and other warm weather activities. As long as everyone obeys safety guidelines, no one gets hurt. But when recklessness takes over, serious injuries may occur.... Read More

Don't forfeit your legal right to compensation if you are injured in an accident that is not your fault. If, as the result of an accident caused by another, you have incurred serious medical expenses, you may be entitled to an award of cash damages.Some common mistakes that accident victims make—and which a simple consultation with a Fort Myers accident attorney will... Read More

Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when it happens unexpectedly. This is what a personal injury lawyer in Fort Myers would define this unfortunate event as a wrongful death. A wrongful death usually involves a death due to the cause of a gun cleaning accident, medical malpractice, birth injury, exposure to environmental or hazardous condition, defective or fault performance by a manufactured p... Read More