Posts by Matt Powell
When a Car Insurance Company Refuses to Pay (7 Keys)
This is the ultimate guide on what to do when a car insurance company refuses to pay.
Here’s the number one thing you need to know:
The only thing that motivates an insurance company to do anything is PROFIT.
Read MoreHow to Deal with Insurance Adjusters (After a Car Accident)
This is the most comprehensive guide on how to deal with insurance adjusters after a car accident in 2019.
Adjusters from insurance companies will do anything they can to save the insurance company money – including delaying and denying your claim.
Read MoreUnderstanding Spinal Cord Injuries and How a Tampa Attorney Can Help Victims
A spinal cord injury is a traumatic injury affecting the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a complex bundle of nerves that runs through the spinal column and connects the brain to the rest of the body. It is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the body’s muscles and organs, controlling movement and…
Read MoreHow to Pursue Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Damages in Tampa with a Florida Attorney
UNDERSTANDING WHAT A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) IS, AND HOW AN EXPERIENCED FLORIDA LAWYER CAN HELP TAKE LEGAL ACTION IN THE TAMPA AREA A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a highly debilitating injury that can alter a person’s life and affect their family forever. Individuals suffering from a TBI might face permanent injuries that limit…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Statistics and Laws Florida Drivers Should Know
UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS OF MOTORCYCLE CRASHES IN TAMPA AND ACROSS THE STATE OF FLORIDA Motorcycle crashes frequently occur in the Tampa Bay area. Unfortunately, the accidents can likely result in life-threatening injuries and deaths. The recurrence of the collisions is disconcerting when considering that accidents are often avoidable through safety measures. The MattLaw® legal team…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Motorcycles in Florida
SUFFERING FROM AN INJURY AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT? SEEK A LAWYER IMMEDIATELY Riding a motorcycle is an alluring adventure that captivates people worldwide with visions of freedom and serenity. The attraction is perhaps no more apparent than in sunny Florida. In 2020, the estimate of registered motorcyclists in Florida was 620,077. As enticing as motorcycle…
Read MorePersonal Injury Law Guide in Tampa – What You Need To Know
What do you need to know if you have been injured in a car accident to prevent yourself from making a mistake that could potentially cost you tens of thousands of dollars?
By understanding the legal process, the insurance process, and the medical process of a personal injury claim, you can avoid making costly mistakes.
Read MoreHiring a Trial Lawyer Increases Your Case Value (7 Factors)
After a wrongful death or catastrophic injury happens to your family, here are a few compelling reasons why you want to hire a trial lawyer that can take your case all the way to trial. The statistics show that only a small percentage of injury and death cases actually go to trial. And of the…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Teen Drivers
This is the most comprehensive guide for parents with teen drivers in Florida.
I’m going to share with you the pros and cons of scenarios like buying a separate insurance policy for your teen versus adding them to your existing family policy.
Read MoreAssault & Battery
Assault & Battery Personal Injury Claims Assault and battery is the crime of threatening a person together with the act of making physical contact with them. The law allows victims of crimes and intentional acts to hire an attorney and sue the wrongdoer for damages and losses caused by the wrongdoer. For every wrong there is…
Read MoreTop 27 Kids’ Safety Blogs for Parents (Lawyer-Approved)
This article features the top 27 kids’ safety blogs for parents that have been vetted and approved by a Nationally Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar. One of the hardest challenges parents face is keeping their children safe and…
Read MoreAttractive Nuisance Cases (Childhood Injury Prevention)
Keeping children safe is always on parents’ minds. Anyone with children is, or should be, very aware of children’s curiosity and their inner nature to explore and learn new things. Businesses Create Dangerous Conditions that Attract Children Unfortunately, too often, businesses create situations that are very attractive to children. These types of scenarios involve things…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury Symptoms (Easy-to-Understand Guide)
The Center for Disease Control says, on average, approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury each year in America. It’s important to identify traumatic brain injury symptoms as soon as possible to avoid worsening the condition. Definition of Traumatic Brain Injury: A traumatic brain injury is caused by a bump, blow or jolt…
Read MoreWhat Does Underinsured Motorist Mean? (Ultimate UM Guide)
People commonly ask, “what does underinsured motorist mean?” The term, “underinsured motorist,” is defined by your insurance contract. In most Florida insurance contracts, Underinsured Motorist means the at-fault party doesn’t have enough, or adequate, insurance to fully compensate you for your losses and injuries caused by their negligence. For example, let’s assume there is a…
Read MoreWhat is UM Insurance? (Ultimate Guide to Uninsured Motorist)
UM Insurance is the MOST Important Insurance You Can Buy: UM insurance stands for both Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorist insurance. It’s the MOST Important insurance you can buy. It protects you and your family if you or they are injured in a motor vehicle accident. Why is UM or Uninsured Insurance So Important? Because…
Read MoreHow to Give a Deposition in Personal Injury (Step-by-Step)
1. What is a Deposition in Personal Injury Cases? If you make an accident claim, you will probably have to give a deposition at some point. It is extremely important to know how to give a deposition in personal injury cases. First, a deposition is a statement taken from a party or a witness under…
Read MoreWhat to do After a Car Accident (A Simple Guide)
Protecting Your Rights After a Car Accident is Vital This article explains what to do after a car accident. It also explains why you should do these things to protect yourself and your family. My name is Matt Powell and I am a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar who has helped…
Read MorePersonal Injury Statute of Limitations (The Definitive FL Guide)
How Long do You Have to Make an Injury Claim? Personal injury statute of limitations are laws that set time limits on bringing legal claims. These laws determine how much time you have to make an injury a claim. Each state has their own time limits and article will cover that personal injury statute of…
Read MoreWhat Board Certified Means
What Board Certified Means The difference between lawyers and board certified lawyers Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law, professionalism, ethics in practice. “Board certification is a valuable credential that is becoming a significant trend in the legal profession,” said Florida Bar President Frank Angones Jr. “Specialization recognizes…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Personal Injury Cases (The Definitive Guide)
1. Punitive Damages and How they Relate to Drunk Driving Personal Injury Cases: If you are a victim of a car accident where the at-fault driver was drunk, you may be entitled to punitive damages. Drunk driving personal injury claims are very complex. This is in addition to all your other damages, such as injuries…
Read MoreThings the Jury Never Sees
8 Things the Jury Never Sees During a Personal Injury Trial 1: Crash Reports There are many things the jury never sees during personal injury trials. Did you know in Florida there is no such thing as an “accident report?” They are actually called crash reports. The State of Florida officially re-named them crash reports…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer (A Real One)
This is a guide about how to choose a personal injury lawyer. Hiring a lawyer is one of the most important decisions you can make on behalf of you and your family. For some people, hiring a lawyer may be a whimsical decision, based purely on advertisements. For others, the choice of who to hire is based on the attorney’s experience, skill, reputation, and expertise in handling personal injury cases.
Read MoreHow Much Your Personal Injury Case is Worth (Step-by-Step)
What Determines the Value of Your Injury Claim There are three important factors that establish how much your personal injury case is worth. My name is Matt Powell and I am a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar. I have helped car accident victims for over 35 years. I like to compare…
Read MoreWhat 10/20 Insurance Policy Means
What Policy Means What insurance policy limits mean and how it’s distributed People ask me what the policy limits are and what 10/20 means. Ten/twenty means there is $10k of coverage to pay each person in an accident. There is also a combined total of $20k of coverage. The first number, 10, is the maximum…
Read MoreGaps in Treatment
Gaps in Treatment How gaps in treatment destroy your health and your case The most common mistake people make during their personal injury case is allowing gaps in their medical treatment. A gap in treatment is a period of time where a patient misses treatment with one of their health care providers. For example, missing…
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