Personal Injury

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law | March 19, 2025 | Personal Injury

As a Florida native, you’re no stranger to hurricanes. Nevertheless, they’re nothing to scoff at, given their sheer power and the danger that represents. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale categorizes these storms into five distinct levels — Categories 1 through 5 —  based on their sustained wind speeds. But there’s more to these levels than… read more

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law | February 28, 2025 | Personal Injury

Florida tort laws require that you prove another party caused your injuries before they are legally responsible for your damages. Knowing what to do after an accident or personal injury can help you win your case. Seeking prompt legal advice from a personal injury lawyer is one way of protecting your rights. Keep reading for… read more

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law | February 14, 2025 | Personal Injury

If you’re in the Orlando area and dealing with a State Farm insurance claim, you may wonder how long it takes to settle claims. Understanding the settlement timeline is essential since processes can vary between insurers and locations. This blog will help shed light on State Farm’s settlement timeframe in Orlando and offer insights on… read more

[email protected] | February 6, 2025 | Personal Injury

Any type of disabling injury can lead to significant challenges for you and your family. Although there are many types of disabilities, all disabling injuries can limit your ability to enjoy life to the fullest or live independently. This includes being able to support yourself financially, leading some to file for disability benefits. Over one… read more

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law | January 31, 2025 | Personal Injury

Construction sites are dangerous places where accidents can happen easily. These incidents often leave workers and others with serious injuries. If you’ve been hurt in a construction accident, a lawyer who specializes in these cases can provide critical help. Here’s what they do and how they can support you. Investigating the Accident The first thing… read more

[email protected] | January 6, 2025 | Personal Injury

Hemiplegia is a serious medical condition that involves paralysis on one side of the body. It can severely limit your mobility, independence, and quality of life. It’s usually the result of neurological issues and requires extensive treatment. Knowing the basics of hemiplegia is important for those affected and their caregivers so it can be treated… read more

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law | January 2, 2025 | Personal Injury

Any traumatic injury, whether due to a slip and fall, a traffic collision, or a dog bite, can leave you struggling with both physical and psychological damage. Although most injured people get help for visible physical wounds, not everyone realizes just how damaging an accident can be to mental health.  If you’ve been in an… read more

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law | December 10, 2024 | Personal Injury

Florida’s comparative negligence law determines how responsibility is shared when multiple parties contribute to an accident. Under recent changes to state law, Florida has shifted from a pure comparative negligence rule to a modified comparative negligence rule. This modification could have a significant impact on your ability to recover compensation. If you share fault for… read more

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law | October 29, 2024 | Personal Injury

The statute of limitations for personal injury is a law that sets the timeframe within which you must file a lawsuit after an injury. Missing this deadline can have severe consequences; the defendant can request a dismissal based on the statute of limitations, and the judge will likely grant it. This dismissal also removes any… read more

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law | October 22, 2024 | Personal Injury

If you are involved in a car accident in Florida, you will likely need to file an accident report. Florida Motor Vehicles Code §316.065 requires a driver to report an accident to the police if someone is injured or dies or there is $500 or more in property damage. The driver must report the accident… read more