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Destin Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Matthews & Matthews Attorneys at Law

4.5
44 Reviews

  • 4475 Legendary Drive, Destin, FL 32541+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Firm established in 1983 and has provided over 35 years of service to clients on the emerald coast.

  • Personal Injury LawyersCivil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, and 15 more

Dawn E. Stuntz
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The Tabbaa Firm

4.6
12 Reviews

  • 34990 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 203, Destin, FL 32401+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The Tabbaa Firm Is Your Trusted Legal Partner In Northwest Florida, Specializing In Civil Litigation, Business Disputes, Real Estate, And Personal Injury. We Provide Expert Counsel... Read More

  • Personal Injury LawyersCivil Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and 3 more

Karim G. Tabbaa
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Brannon & Brannon

4.9
19 Reviews

  • 4507 Furling Lane, STE 214, Destin, FL 32541+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Have you been injured in an accident? Do you need help? The lawyers at Brannon & Brannon are experienced trial attorneys and are dedicated to protect your rights. Brannon & Brannon... Read More

  • Personal Injury LawyersCar Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, and 20 more

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C. Paul Brannon
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Clark Partington Attorneys at Law

4.8
316 Reviews

  • 4100 Legendary Drive, Suite 200, Destin, FL 32541+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 31 lawyers2 awards

  • Committed. Collaborative. Creative. Responsive. Proven. These are the pillars of the can-do, will-do spirit of our team. Distinguished in our craft - proven through performance.

  • Personal Injury LawyersAdministrative, Financial Institutions, and 25 more

Amy Slaman
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Wilson, Harrell, Farrington, Ford, Wilson, Spain & Parsons P.A.

4.6
102 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense, Litigation, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & General Practice.

  • Personal Injury LawyersGeneral Civil Trial, Appellate Practice, and 17 more

C. Miner Harrell
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Cameron D. Simpson, PA

4.8
91 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Cameron Denise Simpson Has Been Serving Okaloosa & Surrounding Counties Since 1991.

  • Personal Injury LawyersWrongful Death, Automobile Accidents, and 31 more

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Cameron Simpson
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Anchors Smith Grimsley

4.5
40 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving the Community Since 1961

  • Personal Injury LawyersBanking Law, Corporate Law, and 21 more

Timothy Shaw
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Powell Injury Law, P.A.

4.6
31 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • 24-hour toll free hotline: 850-634-3718

  • Personal Injury LawyersCatastrophic Injury, Defective Drugs and Medical Devices, and 26 more

Dixie Powell
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The Law Offices of Clayton M. Connors, PLLC

4.1
32 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Board Certified in Employment and Labor Law.

  • Personal Injury LawyersLabor And Employment, Nursing License, and 28 more

Richard Westberry
Westberry & Connors, LLC
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The Watson Firm, PLLC

4.9
59 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • A personal injury law firm that is trusted locally and recognized nationally. We demand justice for our clients.

  • Personal Injury LawyersCar Accidents, Truck Accidents, and 6 more

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Aaron L. Watson
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Mark A. Bednar, P.A.

4.0
11 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The office of Bednar, Mark A. practices law in Pensacola, Florida and Escambia Co.. Our entire staff is dedicated to helping clients with their legal matters regarding: Real... Read More

  • Personal Injury LawyersReal Property Transactions, Civil Litigation, and 10 more

Mark A. Bednar
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Law Office of Zachary T. Magaha

4.9
17 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • I have the wisdom and skill to assist you with comprehensive estate planning, real estate and bankruptcy counsel. By working closely with you, I tailor my representation to meet ... Read More

  • Personal Injury LawyersProbate, Estate Planning, and 26 more

Zachary Magaha
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Brannon & Brannon

4.9
19 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Have you been injured in an accident? Do you need help? The lawyers at Brannon & Brannon are experienced trial attorneys and are dedicated to protect your rights. Brannon & Brannon... Read More

  • Personal Injury LawyersCar Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, and 20 more

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C. Paul Brannon
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The Bruner Law Firm

4.9
56 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Personal injury law firm focusing on car, boating, and motorcycle accidents, prescription drug liability, paralysis, and other serious injuries.

  • Personal Injury LawyersAuto Accident, Motorcycle Accidents, and 206 more

Drew Bruner
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DeMaria & White

4.8
60 Reviews

  • Serving Destin, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded in 2019, DeMaria & White assists with numerous legal challenges, including Trusts and Estates, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Wills and Probate issues. From our office in... Read More

  • Personal Injury LawyersReal Property, Probate, and 5 more

Belinda Barnes de Kozan
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Bruce P. Anderson Law

  • 495 Grand Blvd., Ste. 206, Destin, FL 32550

Conerly, Bowman & Dykes, LLP

  • 4481 Legendary Dr., Ste. 200, Destin, FL 32550

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Samuel M. Millette Jr.

  • 102 Indian Bayou Dr., Destin, FL 32541-4415

Law Office of John F. Greene

  • 4507 Furling Ln., Ste. 210, Destin, FL 32541

Samuel B. Taylor, P.A.

  • Destin, FL 32540-1474

Deonne DuBarry

  • 4610 Paradise Isle, Destin, FL 32541-3794

Pleat & Perry, P.A.

  • 4477 Legendary Drive, Suite 202, Destin, FL 32541

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Greg D. Crosslin Attorney at Law

  • 3999 Commons Drive W. Suite D, Destin, FL 32541

Robert A. Dees

  • 543 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 501, Destin, FL 32541-7360

Parker B. Smith, P.A.

  • 4393 Commons Drive East, Suite 200, Destin, FL 32541

Phelps Dunbar LLP

  • 4405 Commons Drive East, Suite 102, Destin, FL 32540

Cadenhead & Campbell

  • 543 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 501, Destin, FL 32541-7360

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC

  • 35008 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Ste. 500, Destin, FL 32541

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Was it malpractice on the part of the hospital to not conduct an MRI when I was unconscious?

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Answered by attorney John F Turck (Unclaimed Profile)
Personal Injury lawyer at Blaske and Blaske PLC
Her claim would not be independent of yours rather, hers is what is referred to as a derivative claim for loss of consortium (a lovely old phrase!). In other words, she cannot bring her claim directly against the driver except through your claim for injuries. It may have been malpractice for the hospital not to have performed an MRI (although its doctors will defend themselves by saying that in their judgment an MRI wasn't needed), but I doubt there's a case there because I doubt you will be able to show that had you gotten an MRI sooner you would have ended up with a significantly better medical condition. Perhaps the brain injury would have been detected sooner, but you also have to prove that (1) treatment would have begun sooner; and (2) it would have avoided much of the injuries you are now suffering, at least to your brain. Note that you have two years from the date of the alleged malpractice to formally assert a claim for medical malpractice; otherwise, the claim will be time-barred forever. As a practical matter, I think it's best not to assert a claim for medical malpractice, because you have an opportunity to go after the driver who put you in the hospital in the first place, and because malpractice is foreseeable, that driver likely will be on the hook for whatever damages the hospital caused, even if the hospital (or its physicians) committed malpractice.
Her claim would not be independent of yours rather, hers is what is referred to as a derivative claim for loss of consortium (a lovely old phrase!). In other words, she cannot bring her claim directly against the driver except through your claim for injuries. It may have been malpractice for the hospital not to have performed an MRI (although its doctors will defend themselves by saying that in their judgment an MRI wasn't needed), but I doubt there's a case there because I doubt you will be able to show that had you gotten an MRI sooner you would have ended up with a significantly better medical condition. Perhaps the brain injury would have been detected sooner, but you also have to prove that (1) treatment would have begun sooner; and (2) it would have avoided much of the injuries you are now suffering, at least to your brain. Note that you have two years from the date of the alleged malpractice to formally assert a claim for medical malpractice; otherwise, the claim will be time-barred forever. As a practical matter, I think it's best not to assert a claim for medical malpractice, because you have an opportunity to go after the driver who put you in the hospital in the first place, and because malpractice is foreseeable, that driver likely will be on the hook for whatever damages the hospital caused, even if the hospital (or its physicians) committed malpractice.
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How much can I ask for in a aggravated assault case?

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Answered by attorney Josh Lamborn (Unclaimed Profile)
Personal Injury lawyer at The Law Office of Josh Lamborn, P.C.
Every personal injury case is dependent on the individual facts of the case. Without knowing exactly what your injuries are I cannot tell you how much you should sue for or what a jury would likely award. You will want to wait until you are medically stationary before you initiate a civil case. If you don't know the extent of your injuries, how do you know how much money will compensate you for them? Do you know if the scar is permanent? Are you going to have to have physical therapy? One of the most important parts of a civil case is the plaintiff him or herself. Are you articulate and someone that a jury would like and believe or are you someone with a criminal record who would not present well at trial. In a case like yours I would want to know what lead to the altercation, under any version of the story did you incite this person to assault you? How believable is the defendant? Also, whenever there is a criminal case it is usually preferable to wait until the criminal case is adjudicated before initiating a civil case. One of the reasons for this is that the criminal defense attorney can use your civil case against you as a witness by suggesting that you are being less than truthful in your testimony because you are seeking money from the defendant. Be careful not to wait too long though. Be sure that you file a lawsuit or settle your case prior to the statute of limitations (which is 2 years on a personal injury case in Oregon).
Every personal injury case is dependent on the individual facts of the case. Without knowing exactly what your injuries are I cannot tell you how much you should sue for or what a jury would likely award. You will want to wait until you are medically stationary before you initiate a civil case. If you don't know the extent of your injuries, how do you know how much money will compensate you for them? Do you know if the scar is permanent? Are you going to have to have physical therapy? One of the most important parts of a civil case is the plaintiff him or herself. Are you articulate and someone that a jury would like and believe or are you someone with a criminal record who would not present well at trial. In a case like yours I would want to know what lead to the altercation, under any version of the story did you incite this person to assault you? How believable is the defendant? Also, whenever there is a criminal case it is usually preferable to wait until the criminal case is adjudicated before initiating a civil case. One of the reasons for this is that the criminal defense attorney can use your civil case against you as a witness by suggesting that you are being less than truthful in your testimony because you are seeking money from the defendant. Be careful not to wait too long though. Be sure that you file a lawsuit or settle your case prior to the statute of limitations (which is 2 years on a personal injury case in Oregon).
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Can I sue a supermarket for giving me an allergic reaction?

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Answered by attorney James Peirce Kelaher (Unclaimed Profile)
Personal Injury lawyer at Kelaher Law Offices, P.A.
No, unless there was some harmful chemical with which the apples were treated of which they were aware and did not reveal that to you. The cost of doing a qualitative analysis on the apple (if you still have any of it) would probably be more than your medical bills, and not recoverable.
No, unless there was some harmful chemical with which the apples were treated of which they were aware and did not reveal that to you. The cost of doing a qualitative analysis on the apple (if you still have any of it) would probably be more than your medical bills, and not recoverable.
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