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Personal Injury Blog

Welcome to our personal injury blog. Here you’ll find out more about the hottest topics in personal injury law. Should you ever suffer a personal injury and need professional representation to help you get fair compensation, our expert legal team at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath is here to help.

doctor filling out a form - what are NPDB medical malpractice payment reports?
July 31 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

What are NPDB medical malpractice payment reports?

A Medical Malpractice Payment Report records a payment made on a health care practitioner's behalf to settle or satisfy a…
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injured woman at home reading a document - A CEO's assistant suffers a personal injury at home—what are their rights?
July 29 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

A CEO’s assistant suffers a personal injury at home—what are their rights?

In this scenario, often a full personal injury claim—and that's better news than it sounds. Florida excludes domestic servants in…
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scene of accident between car and truck - can more than one party be responsible in truck accidents?
July 27 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

Can more than one party be responsible in West Palm Beach truck accidents?

Yes, and in most serious truck crashes, more than one is. The driver, the motor carrier, a cargo loader, a…
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car and motorcycle accident scene - How much are most motorcycle accident settlements?
July 24 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

How much are most motorcycle accident settlements?

There's no reliable average for motorcycle accidents. Settlements vary widely because three things drive them: how much insurance coverage exists,…
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July 21 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

Should I get an MRI after a car accident?

Usually yes, if symptoms are still there after the first week, or if your X-rays came back clean while your…
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Driver-side airbag deployed in car crash - What happens when a car accident exceeds insurance limits?
July 16 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

What happens when a car accident exceeds insurance limits?

When a car accident exceeds insurance limits, you go looking for other sources of money. When damages run past the…
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Close-up of human hand signing contract - How do insurance companies calculate personal injury settlements?
July 14 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

How do insurance companies calculate personal injury settlements?

Adjusters start with your documented economic losses, apply a multiplier or a daily rate to estimate pain and suffering, subtract…
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anxious nurse looking out a window - Can you claim for anxiety after a car accident?
July 10 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

Can you claim for anxiety after a car accident?

Yes, if you were in the crash. Florida treats anxiety, PTSD, and other psychological injuries as compensable, and being struck…
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Person with an injured arm signing a document - can I claim personal injury if it was my fault?
July 9 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

Can I claim personal injury if it was my fault?

If it was partly your fault, yes, you can likely still file a claim. Florida law only shuts the door…
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Lawyers having a discussion - how do trial lawyers compare to settlement lawyers in personal injury?
July 2 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

How do trial lawyers compare to settlement lawyers in personal injury?

Trial lawyers litigate personal injury claims in court and excel at convincing a judge and jury of the strength of…
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Doctor smiling at patient - How to find a doctor after a car accident
May 5 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

How to find a doctor after a car accident

After a car accident, you should see a doctor as soon as possible, ideally the same day. Getting prompt medical…
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Man making a phone call after a car accident - How accident history influences a personal injury claim
May 1 2026 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

How accident history influences a personal injury claim

Managing a personal injury claim can become more complicated if you have experienced past injury or a history of motor…
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