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These videos of West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer attorney David J. Glatthorn will educate and inform you.

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    Wrongful Death Claims:

  • Should Florida Bars Be Liable For Drunk Drivers?
    Who is responsible when a habitual drinker causes a drunk driving death? West Palm Beach wrongful death attorney discusses when bars are liable.

    • Premises Liability & Slip and Fall Cases:

  • Life Changing Unexpected Injuries- Florida Injury Attorney Explains
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ West Palm Beach injury attorney David J. Glatthorn describes how unexpected injuries can be life changing.
    While vacationing in Orlando, our client was taking a shower in his hotel room when part of the ceiling collapsed on him. Obviously startled, he lost his footing and fell hurting his back and neck as well. While investigating the claim, we found that the property had previous issues with water damage. Our client suffered from a herniated disk and was unable to return to his former employment. He needed a settlement and to be re-trained to go into another occupation. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • 5 Ways Your Florida Personal Injury Claim can be Sabotaged - West Palm Beach Attorney Dave Glatthorn
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn explains five different ways you can sabotage your own personal injury case. As we try to protect you from different sources that might try to harm your case, you need to watch out so you don’t harm it yourself. Not seeking medical attention immediately is the first step to sabotaging your own case. Even if you feel sore and weak, going to see a doctor is a must. We must prove injury to win your case. Also, when you see the doctor make sure you give a full history of any injuries or symptoms you may have had before. The insurance company can use the parts you left out against you, no matter how relevant they are. If you choose to not tell your doctor all the symptoms you have it can be very detrimental to your case. If you tell the doctor about one pain but not another, then they don’t have the full story and cannot be helpful to you. Make sure you also follow-up with your doctor and record these visits. No matter how you feel, you must follow through on seeing the doctor regularly. Lastly, never exaggerate the details of your case. When dealing with an insurance company, they are overly aware of what you’re saying and can take a small exaggeration and use it against you in your case. You’re being interrogated by them and any comment will be picked apart. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Is it Good Safety Practice to Keep a Gun in a Convenience Store? WPB Lawyer David Glatthorn Explains
    West Palm Beach wrongful death attorney David J. Glatthorn explains how the greed of a convenience store owner aided in an innocent death. My client’s husband was shot at a convenience store because the owner allowed someone to have a gun on their property. Since they made off this person from cashing checks at their store they knowingly let him carry a gun onto their property. Due to their negligence an innocent bystander is now dead. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • What Type of Compensation can I get if I’m Injured due to Negligence? WPB Lawyer David Glatthorn
    West Palm Beach personal injury attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses what type of compensation is available to you if you’re injured by the negligence of someone else. When you’re discussing compensation for a client we’re referring to losses. What did you lose because of this injury? I classify the damages as either economic losses or human losses. Economic losses consist of past and future medical bills, past and future wages, and the future loss of income earning ability. Human losses basically mean what you can no longer do because of the accident. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Attorney David Glatthorn - Florida Man Gets hit on Head with Paint can While Shopping
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses how he presents a case to a jury if it gets to trial and an unusual case. In a recent case involving a gentleman I represented, I explained how he was injured at a big box store. While reaching down for items on a bottom shelf, items from the top shelf fell onto him. These items had been pushed over while stocking by employees in the next aisle, who had begun laughing when the man was hit. This client was injured in his shoulder, needing surgery. Accidents can happen at any time, anywhere. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Dog Bites in Florida: West Palm Beach Lawyer Helps
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ West Palm Beach, Florida personal injury attorney Dave Glatthorn explains the things you need to look at if you've been bit by a dog to determine if you have a case. The owner of a dog is "strictly liable" for a dog's bite. Sometimes, the owner may have a defense if you provoked the dog first, or if there is a bad dog sign present. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Slipped in a Grocery Store- West Palm Beach Lawyer explains if you can sue
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ West Palm Beach slip and fall attorney David J. Glatthorn gets asked a lot about whether slipping in some water at a grocery store is a good case in which to sue the store owner. Because falls happen all the time, you need to prove that the store owner was somehow neglect in the situation, causing your injuries. By law, people must warn you or give signs to keep you out of harm’s way. If a store employee knowingly did nothing to resolve a condition, then they can be held liable. With so many possibilities for falls and spills in something like a grocery store, they must have an obligation to continually check their premises for issues. Having an experienced lawyer will help in proving how the store owner is at fault and you should be compensated. Watch the video now to learn more.

    • Trucking Accidents:

  • Proving Responsibility in a Big Truck Crash - West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer Dave Glatthorn
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn explains how a lawyer proves responsibility in a big truck accident. Putting together a case regarding a big truck takes prompt action on part of the lawyer. We want to get the truck in the same condition it was right after the accident. We get a mechanic involved and even an expert who can reconstruct car accident scenes to help us determine the cause of the crash. Also, big truck companies keep logs on all drivers including maintenance records, mileage, how long the driver has been driving every day, and other things that can help us piece together how things happen. Everything needs to be analyzed and complied with. These specialists help us reconstruct the very event, giving us everything we need to go forward with your case. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Florida Truck Accident Turns into More, West Palm FL
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ West Palm Beach truck accident attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses a case in which a one truck accident wasn’t what it seemed. A client of ours came to us when her husband had died in a truck accident. By all reports, it looked as if her husband had run off the road and flipped the truck. However, by looking closer at the accident report, we noticed that heavy congestion had caused another accident and we began to investigate. Witnesses helped explain the situation and recall how another truck had caused the first accident and as a result cars began to veer out of the way and into other traffic. One car had veered out of the way of a collision and into the path of our client’s husband. Further more we found out that the first driver was currently in a drug rehab and should have never been driving. Watch the video now to learn more.

    • Car Accidents:

  • How Black Boxes in Cars can Help Your Car Accident Case in Florida

    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn talks about how black box recorders are changing the way we look at automobile accidents.

     

    If you’ve been in an accident, there are many different ways in which we help prove your lawsuit. One way is hiring an expert who can reconstruct the accident and find who is at fault. A helpful device in this process is a black box data recorder. This unit records everything from whether brakes were applied to which angle the vehicle was hit. You add this information along with everything else that comes from an accident investigation and you can truly show how the accident happened. This can in turn show which person is at fault and help win your case. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Florida Auto Insurance Changes Coming July 1, 2012

    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn explains how new Florida laws are changing your insurance policy coverage for automobiles.

     

    As of July 2012, there will be changes made to your PIP (Personal Injury Policy) section of your policy. If you’re involved in an accident, you’ll need to get medical attention and initial care within 14 days of the date of the accident. While seeking medical treatment, you may be asked to go to a doctor that the insurance company has chosen. It’s important to understand that the insurance company pays the doctor – not you. Plus, the insurance company does not want to pay out coverage benefits. They will do the best possible to avoid these costs. A doctor will need to determine if you have an “emergency medical condition” which will notify the insurance company on how much to pay out. You may be paying for a $10,000 insurance policy, but you only have rights to $2,500. This can be changed, but only if your doctor labels your injuries as that emergency medical condition. Within these changes, the insurance company also has the right to examine you under oath if you’ve been injured in an automobile accident. This, of course, gives the insurance company yet another part of your policy to be in control of. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Who Pays for the Property Damage to My Car? West Palm Beach Lawyer Explains

    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn answers the question of who pays for the property damage to your car if you're involved in an accident.

    Payment for damage depends on a couple factors. If the other driver is clearly responsible, then their insurance company should be doing the right thing and taking care of that cost. If the responsibility to who was at fault is uncertain, then you may need to handle your costs with your own insurance company based on your policy limits. Comprehensive collision is a good asset to have for your policy in this type of situation. You may also suffer from hidden damages, which is basically damage that cannot be seen but affects the health of your car (like engine damage). We can help you with all of these concerns. Watch the video now to learn more or visit our website http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/.

  • Government Worker Caused You an Accident- What Happens?
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ -West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn explains what to do if you were involved in an accident caused by a state, municipal, or county worker.
    There are special rules involved when dealing with such an accident and unless your attorney is familiar with these special rules, you could file paperwork improperly or miss deadlines.
    Also, for state government employees, there is a cap on how much can be recovered in a lawsuit. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Hit by a Drunk Driver in Florida Part 1- West Palm Beach Car Accident Attorney Explains What to Do
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ West Palm Beach car accident attorney David J. Glatthorn begins a three-part video series about being hit by a drunk driver. In this first video we discuss how to prove someone was drunk and what type of compensation you’re entitled to because of the incident. We begin by looking through police reports, videotapes, sobriety tests, and we can also look for witnesses who saw the driver before he got into his car intoxicated. Drunk drivers can be responsible for your lost wages, past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and any disability you may suffer do to their recklessness. In Florida, we can also punish drunk drivers by making them pay punitive damages. This punishes the individual for their wrongdoing and at the same time sends a message to others not to drink and drive. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Hit by a Drunk Driver in Florida Part 2 - West Palm Beach Accident Attorney David Glatthorn Explains What to Do
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ West Palm Beach car accident attorney David J. Glatthorn continues his three-part video series about being hit by a drunk driver. Our second video discusses whether or not you can sue the bar the drunk driver got intoxicated at. Under Florida law this is only possible in a few circumstances. You must prove that bar knowingly knew he was drunk and continued to serve him. Also, if the bar knowingly served an underage drinker with a fake ID they are responsible in that case as well. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Hit by a Drunk Driver in Florida Part 3 - WPB Attorney David Glatthorn Explains What to Do
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ -West Palm Beach car accident attorney David J. Glatthorn concludes his three-part video series about being hit by a drunk driver. Our final video discusses whether or not you can sue the parents of an underage drinker who caused an accident. Normally in Florida this cannot be done. Parents are not generally responsible for this action but there is one exception. If the parents know of a party where liquor is being served and they fail to do anything, their knowledge of this and failure to prevent it shows as a legal basis they are responsible. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Car Accident Victim Not Wearing Seat Belt Wins His Case in Florida
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/aboutus.cfm West Palm Beach car accident attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses how an experienced lawyer can save your case. Each case has different circumstances and issues. What you need is an experienced lawyer who knows what to look for. In this video, I discuss how a client of mine was in an auto accident and was denied representation from several other law firms based on him not wearing a seatbelt. However, upon review of the car accident photos, I hired a seatbelt expert to explain the type of accident and point of injury could not have been stopped by his seatbelt. An experienced injury lawyer knows to ask the right questions. Watch the video now to learn more.

    David Glatthorn Law
    506-A Datura Street
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
    561-659-1999
    888-340-2620 (toll free)
  • Florida Car Crash: Hip Fracture & Aseptic Necrosis
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn has been exclusively pursuing and winning personal injury cases for a quarter of a century. Having an experienced attorney can save your case. While trying a case with an unusual injury and diagnosis, the party had an injury that doctors could not locate or prove. After a year, aseptic necrosis was found. It turns out this type of injury may not develop until after a year. The experience David J. Glatthorn has in trying injury cases helped in understanding medical reports and the possibility that doctors can be wrong. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • 3 Reasons Why You Must Have Uninsured Motorist Protection - WPB Attorney Dave Glatthorn Explains
    West Palm Beach, Florida personal injury attorney Dave Glatthorn explains the 3 reasons you must have uninsured motorist coverage in Florida. First, the State of Florida does not require anyone to carry enough insurance to cover your injuries in an automobile accident. Florida only requires you to carry Personal Injury Protection, which covers injuries of the other driver, and insurance to cover property damage, which won't help you if you get injured. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • West Palm Beach Attorney Dave Glatthorn Says That You Might Not Have Full Coverage
    West Palm Beach, Florida personal injury attorney Dave Glatthorn says that to an insurance company, "full coverage" only means the minimum required under the law. The State of Florida only requires you to carry Personal Injury Protection, which covers injuries of the other driver, and insurance to cover property damage, which won't help you if you get injured. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Injured by a Rental Car Driver? West Palm Beach Lawyer Dave Glatthorn Says You Might Be on Your Own
    West Palm Beach, Florida personal injury attorney Dave Glatthorn says that if you have been injured by a driver of a rental car in Florida, you might be on your own to cover your injuries. In 2006, Congress passed a law that says that rental car companies are not responsible for injuries incurred in accidents by their drivers. This is why it is critical in Florida to carry your own uninsured motorist coverage. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Are Independent Contractors Really Independent? WPB Attorney Dave Glatthorn Explains
    West Palm Beach, Florida personal injury attorney Dave Glatthorn says that even though a company may call someone an independent contractor, they may not be, and that company could be liable for their "contractor's" car accident. Even though someone may be called an independent contractor, certain things about their job - when they have to work, what equipment they have to use - may make them out to be an employee instead. Watch the video now to learn more.

    • General:

  • Children and Heat Stroke: The "Baby in Back!" Program

    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses how he joined forces with the local Safety Council to reach out to the public regarding the prevention of babies dying.

     

    Unfortunately, there are a myriad of reasons why babies can die. One of the more tragic deaths is from being left inside a car on accident. With nearly 40 children dying every year, this is a problem that needs to be addressed. Most people would be shocked to learn that parents who are responsible for these accidents range from all different economic and cultural backgrounds. This tragedy happens to doctors just as it does to housekeepers. Our law firm joined in a public effort with the Palm Beach County Safety Council to help these deaths from happening. We invested in 10,000 bracelets labeled “Baby in Back” to be as a reminder to the parent. They can wear them and hang them in the car to be a constant reminder to stop these simple accidents from happening. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • What is Board Certification?

    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn defines what the term board certification means how it can be the difference between winning your case and losing it.

     

    When you’re ready to seek compensation from someone who injured you or your family, you want the best person possible to handle your case. While every lawyer can tell you how many cases they’ve won or lost, they can also show you testimonials and how happy their clients are. So how do you separate the good from the great? The way the legal system does it is by having the lawyer go through a board certification process. This process measures a lawyer who has reached a more experienced level. The certification is only allowed once a lawyer has had a number of trials and a number of years of experience. Along with that they must have recommendation letters from judges and other respected legal professionals and pass written exams. With all this expertise, a lawyer with a board certification is your best chance to getting the best possible person to assist you in winning your lawsuit. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • What is a Deposition?

    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn explains another important part of the lawsuit process – the deposition.

     

    Whether you know it or not, you may already understand what a deposition is. You’ve watched them on television thousands of times in your favorite crime or legal drama. A deposition is a question and answer session a person has with their attorney and the other attorney present. Also, there may be other people such as a court reporter present to record the answers. A deposition is a fundamental and vital part of the lawsuit process, whether or not there is a trial. Your answers to the questions are being analyzed and examined by both sides and they need to be honest. Those questions are more than likely going to be asked again if there is a trial, so you need to make sure your answers are the same as given at deposition. It’s alright to say you don’t know the answer to a question. It’s honest. It’s more important to be honest and try to get to the real answers, then not tell the truth or guess at it. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Boating Accidents are Different Than Car Accidents

    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn conveys how boating accidents are definitely different than the average car accident.

     

    With a state like Florida, there are plenty of chances to jump in the water or glide off in a boat to enjoy your day. But not unlike cars, boats need to have someone operating them who can be safe and drive it correctly. Boats have multiple reasons for causing an accident, not just a basic crash. Equipment failure or lack of the right equipment can also lead to many accidents. Lawsuits involving boats are also quite different from automobile accidents. How much time you have to file a suit is just as important as where the accident actually happened. Did it happen in open water? Is the driver of the boat at fault or the owner? With so many different questions to ask, it’s important to have an attorney who is experienced in this area. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Golf Carts: Accidents & Insurance

    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn explains how golf cart accidents are on the rise and how one age group is a surprising large number of victims.

     

    As golf carts become more versatile, they are popping up in all different types of situations and being enjoyed by more age groups than just the expected senior citizens. Golf carts are used as security vehicles, urban transportation, and as a quick ride within golfing communities which combine homes and golf courses all within riding distance. With the popular growth, accidents have obviously risen. Golf carts are becoming increasingly popular with people under the age of 16 as well. Although it is not a typical car, a golf cart can cause serious injury as it is not designed with safety devices like an automobile. Golf carts typically do not have seat belts or anything else safety related other than a bar to hold onto. This, added with young drivers, leads to an explosion of golf cart accidents around the country. You need someone who understands how the laws work and apply to golf carts in your personal injury case. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • What is an Exam Under Oath?

    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses another process in a personal injury lawsuit, the examination under oath.

     

    After an accident, the insurance company will have many questions regarding your accident and will need to investigate into your case. One way they do this is by an examination under oath. What this means is that you will be asked questions by the insurance company with a court reporter present. Your answers are recorded so that both your insurance company and your lawyer will be able to return to this information in your case. What you must remember is that the insurance company does not want to pay out your premiums and have any cost. You need to know that an insurance company examination is very important and can have a large ramification on your case. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Proving Injuries in Trial (Part 2) - FL Accident Attorney David Glatthorn

    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ West Palm Beach accident attorney David J. Glatthorn continues his video series on how an attorney proves your injuries at a jury trial.

    An attorney needs quite a few tools to show how your injury not only affects your health, but your employment and financial life. The attorney needs to show not only the affect now, but how the injury will affect you in the future. The use of experts is one way to do this. Through physical and vocational rehabilitation specialists, and also economists, we can show what your capacities are. Whether or not you can lift as much weight as you did previously, whether or not your job is now suited for you, and whether or not you can make the same type of money you made before the injury took place. An economist delves deeper showing a true calculation of how all these things can affect your future earnings and loss. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Proving Injuries in Trial (Part 3) - West Palm Beach Attorney

    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ West Palm Beach injury attorney David J. Glatthorn continues his video series on how an attorney proves your injuries at a jury trial.

    An attorney needs quite a few tools to show how your injury not only affects your health, but your employment and financial life. With the help of an economist, we can look at your earnings and losses over the period of your life as a permanent injury will be with you forever. Our expert will need to chart all of your expenses – including medical bills and loss wages – and then calculate how money will inflate over the years which will give us a good indication of how much damages need to be awarded for your injury. Remember, they may see you in court for only one day, but they we need to show how a permanent injury affects the rest of your life. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Palm Beach Accident Attorney Cross Examines the Experts

    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com Palm Beach County car accident attorney David J. Glatthorn talks about how he cross-examines the other side's experts.

    As your attorney, I will bring experts in to show why your injury needs to be compensated. The other side's attorneys will do that as well. I will need to cross-examine those experts to try and show how their logic may not hold up. In a recent case I was able to show how an expert could not have been correct about an accident reconstruction animation that he had used against my client. Watch the video now to learn more.

     

    David Glatthorn Law
    506-A Datura Street
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
    561-659-1999
    888-340-2620 (toll free)
  • Can I be in the courtroom during jury selection for my injury case?

    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com West Palm Beach injury attorney David J. Glatthorn answers a common question about jury selection. If you've never been part of a jury trial, you may have many questions. One question we're often asked about is if our client can be in the courtroom when the jury selection is being done. Absolutely! We find it imperative that you're present. We will question the potential jurors regarding whether or not they have strong feelings about personal injury law cases or even the jury system itself. Most people who admit to having strong feelings about something, have negative feelings. We want to avoid that type of juror and find jurors who seem more impartial. Watch the video to learn more.

     

    David Glatthorn Law

    506-A Datura Street
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

    561-659-1999

    888-340-2620 (toll free)



  • Sustains Injuries From an Unqualified Personal Trainer
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses a past case in which a woman was injured by an unqualified personal trainer.

    In an effort to lose some baby weight and tone up, my client went to see a personal trainer. She researched and found a "reputable" trainer who claimed to have accreditations from two national organizations. It turns out he lied. And not just about his resume. While she was exercising with some dangerous techniques, he was using steroids to gain his physique. Even a top physiologist that we hired could tell his training techniques could harm someone. Watch the video now to learn more.

  • Insurance Company Refuses to Compensate Fairly After Palm Beach Car Accident
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com West Palm Beach personal injury attorney David J. Glatthorn talks about insurance companies that refuse to pay on an auto accident.
    Under Florida law, an insurance company has to pay out on your car accident if they have all your correct information and the case can be settled within the limits of policy you bought. To not do so, would be in bad faith. Their business is to sell you insurance and as the buyer you have certain rights bestowed upon you do to the contract that you enter with them. Watch the video now to learn more.

    David Glatthorn Law
    506-A Datura Street
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
    561-659-1999
    888-340-2620 (toll free)
  • Presenting Injuries in a Trial- WPB Attorney David Glatthorn Explains
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/- West Palm Beach injury attorney David J. Glatthorn explains how he presents a client's injuries to a jury so that they can understand.
    While at trial, the most important thing is to make sure that the jury fully understands the medical and non-medical issues you have suffered from, currently suffer from, and will suffer in the future. We do this in a number of ways. We use photo boards with both x-rays and artist illustrations to walk you through procedures that had to be completed. There are several reasons for this. One is that a doctor may not help you understand this while reading off the list of symptoms and diagnosis for the client. Another is that some of those injuries will have been treated and healed by the time of the trial. Just because a person can move their arm at trial doesn't mean it wasn't fractured and had to be fixed with rods or nails. We want to show how our client's life has been affected. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Proving Injuries in a Trial- West Palm Beach Attorney David Glatthorn Demonstrates
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/- West Palm Beach personal injury attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses how to prove your injuries at trial.
    We need to be able to prove that you were injured to the jury as they will see you after your treatment is complete and you may not be visibly showing signs of injury. We bring in all types of experts to explain how your life has changed and will continue to change due to the accident. Doctors can run specialized tests for rehabilitation or functional capacity. In other words, what can you do now or what you can do in the future? We bring in economist to determine the actual dollar costs of your medical and non-medical bills. They need to help the jury understand economic losses and a money value. They determine everything from labor, loss of services and even future medical expenses - all while calculating inflation. It's important for a jury to understand that our clients get one day in court and that one day needs to address all their future needs. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Attacked by a Fast Food Worker- West Palm Beach Attorney Recalls an Amazing Case
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com West Palm Beach trial lawyer David Glatthorn recalls an amazing case in which his client was attacked by a fast food worker.
    A woman placed an order for her child and it turned out to be made wrong. When bringing it up to the worker, the employee responded with anger and an abusive tone. When my client asked for a manager, the worker reacted by punching her in the face. This overreaction caused our client a permanent condition known as TMJ. This condition gives continuous pain in the jaw area. Watch the video to learn more.


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  • West Palm Beach Car Accident Lawyer Explains PIP Law in Florida
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/library/3-things-you-must-know-about-florida-s-new-pip-law.cfm In this video, West Palm Beach car accident lawyer David Glatthorn explains why your insurance company has to pay your medical bills even when the other driver is at fault. In the state of Florida, everyone is required to have personal injury protection insurance – called PIP for short. This is the insurance that pays for medical bills after a car accident. Because Florida is a no-fault state, your insurance pays no matter what - such as your fault, their fault, or a third party. This insurance can also extend to pedestrians, so it’s helpful if you are not in a car and are involved in some type of accident with a vehicle. In order to obtain more than just medical bills like future wage losses or disability, you must prove that you are permanently injured. Watch the video to learn more.

    David Glatthorn Law
    506-A Datura Street
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
    561-659-1999
    888-340-2620 (toll free)
  • Are Independent Medical Examinations Really Independent? Part 1 WPB FL Lawyer David Glatthorn
    West Palm Beach personal injury attorney David J. Glatthorn begins a two-part series discussing independent medical examinations. You may be asked to undergo an independent medical examination by the insurance company. This basically means another doctor hired by the insurance company examines you to confirm or refute your claim. These doctors are paid for by the insurance company and are not responsible for your medical care. Whether they spend 5 minutes – or an hour – with you, they get paid the same amount of money. So there’s no incentive to fully investigate the issue. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Are Independent Medical Examinations Really Independent? Part 2 WPB FL Lawyer David Glatthorn
    West Palm Beach personal injury attorney David J. Glatthorn finishes his two-part series discussing independent medical examinations. When undergoing an independent medical examination, you are examined by a doctor paid for by the insurance company. They are there to either confirm or refute your claim. A common way we see them do this now is when they claim you have a degenerative condition. Now that seems like a scary, terrible thing to have. But it’s a fancy way of saying you’re aging – just like we all are. Everyone begins to show degenerative changes as they get older. It’s perfectly natural, but to a judge or jury this may sway them into thinking your medical issues cannot be claimed by your accident. I help guide them into understanding that the defense is trying to fool them by making the doctors answer some basic questions to get to the truth. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Attorney David Glatthorn Explains 3 Things to Look for in a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn explains how there are 3 very important things to look for when deciding to hire an attorney. First and foremost, is the lawyer must be competent in the area you need him in. Obviously, a skilled lawyer who knows how to ask the right questions is important to your case. The next thing you want to know is if they have real trial experience. The last person you want for your case is someone who's just getting their feet wet in trials. Finally, you want to be comfortable with a lawyer. You want to be able to ask questions freely, be responded to, and get straight-forward answers. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Does Every Case Go to Trial? FL Injury Attorney David Glatthorn Explains
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn talks about how people ask him if every case goes to trial. Lots of personal injury cases actually never go to trial, they get settled beforehand. In the state of Florida cases get handled before trials by mediation or arbitration. A mediator is simply a third person who listens to both sides and helps them come to an agreement. Arbitration is where a private judge makes a decision on the spot -- just as if he were the jury. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • I was in an Accident - Do I Have a Case? FL Injury Attorney David Glatthorn Explains
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses how to know if you have a case, if you're involved in an accident. When you come to an attorney's office, the first question that needs to be asked is who's responsible for the accident? And if the other driver was responsible, do you have some responsibility for the accident? Answering those two questions will determine the amount of compensation that you're entitled, and therefore whether or not you have a case. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • I've Been in an Accident - Do I Need a Lawyer? FL Injury Attorney David Glatthorn Answers
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn talks about if you're in an accident, how do know you need a lawyer? Obviously every accident is different, with a large range of factors from responsibility to injuries sustained. If your situation was merely property damage and you did not sustain a permanent injury, then hiring a lawyer may not be in your best interest. One thing to keep in mind though, is that an adjuster is a professional who works for the insurance company. So if you choose to go up against an adjuster, you are an amateur trying to compete against a professional. If you need representation that knows how to deal with insurance companies, I can help. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • FL Attorney David Glatthorn Explains the Types of Cases his Firm Handles
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses how he only represents injured people. Being injured in an accident can mean many things. You may have been only injured in a minor manner, such as a scrape or bruise -- something that you recover from quickly and without future damage. Those are the kinds of cases I take. I take injuries that range from fractures of weight-bearing bones, head injuries, people left in wheelchairs, to disk surgery, and more. While there is a lawyer out there for every type of injury, I am an experienced trial lawyer in personal injury. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • What Questions Will the Jury Have to Answer If Your Case Goes to Trial? FL Attorney David Glatthorn
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn talks about what questions the jury will have to answer if your case goes to trial. Each jury member will have to answer two to five questions based on their trial. The first and second questions, whether or not the plaintiff -- or the defendant -- is negligent will lead them to the others. The jury then asks if the injured person suffered any permanent injury, including pain and disability. From that answer they must continue on to ask what the medical bills have been and will be. Lost wages -- past and future -- are then calculated next. The final question deals with "human losses". What that means is things like pain and disability, and the loss of enjoyment of life. There are no standard amounts in these areas, and the jury is responsible for coming up with a reasonable amount. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Can You Have a Brain Injury Even Though Your Scans are Normal? WPB Lawyer Dave Glatthorn Says Yes
    West Palm Beach, Florida personal injury attorney Dave Glatthorn explains that even though your CAT scans, MRI, and other tests are normal, you could still have a brain injury. There are special tests conducted by a special psychologist - called a neuropsychologist - that are specifically designed to test certain areas in your brain to detect injuries. You might not just be getting old. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • West Palm Beach Attorney David Glatthorn Explains How an Attorney Proves Injuries at Trial
    West Palm Beach, Florida personal injury attorney Dave Glatthorn says that if you have been injured, you may want to know how your attorney can prove your injuries at trial. A principal way injuries are proven at trial is by medical testimony. While medical testimony can go a long way in proving your injuries at trial, uneducated juries need visual examples to understand how your injuries affected you. Because of that, we use lots of visual aids in documenting your injuries at trial. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • West Palm Beach Attorney Dave Glatthorn Explains How Much Time You Have to File A Lawsuit
    West Palm Beach, Florida personal injury attorney Dave Glatthorn says that as of May 26, 2011, you have 4 years to file a lawsuit following an accident. The law can change, so you need to consult an attorney as soon as you can to ensure that your rights are protected. In a medical malpractice case in Florida, you only have 2 years in which to file a lawsuit. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Bike Accidents in Florida - Avoiding Invisibility
    http://www.davidglatthornlaw.com/ West Palm Beach  Accident Attorney David J. Glatthorn talks about bicycle safety and avoiding invisibility while being on a bicycle or motorcycle. A large majority of the time motorists say that they cannot see bicycles or motorcycles in traffic. Whether it’s an unconscious inability to see a smaller object or not, it’s a very common thing. But you most know bicycles and motorcycles have just as much rights as any other vehicle. They – just like any other vehicle – need time to stop or veer from an accident just as anyone else would. Being aware and following bicycle safety is very important. Always wear a helmet and try to make eye contact with other drivers. Being visible is the best way to keep you safe. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Injured in Florida: Will the Insurance Company Spy on Me? (Part 1) - WPB FL Attorney David Glatthorn
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses how an insurance company can and will spy on you during a personal injury case in part one of a 3-part series. An insurance company can definitely spy on you while trying to prove their case. This works in their favor as if they have video they can use it. However, if the video doesn’t prove their case, we cannot use it either. Also, we have to make sure there video has integrity. That it’s not missing time and is not edited. We have to be truly paranoid and vigilant in your case to look for anything that can help – or hurt – your claim. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Injured in Florida: Will the Insurance Company Spy on Me? (Part 2) - WPB FL Attorney David Glatthorn
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses how an insurance company can and will spy on you during a personal injury case in part two of a 3-part series. During this part of the video series, we talk about being aware of the cameras and what you do on a regular basis. You may notice a strange car or person. Also, you may need to deal with a deposition, understanding that it’s an interrogation. You don’t want to make a simple statement like “I never wear pink” which to you could mean I rarely wear pink. In a deposition the other side will take what you say with literal value, so don’t be conversational. Also, we look at ways to counteract video. Like did they shoot 10 minutes out of 3 days? Or shoot you taking out that garbage which you say you can’t do – but sometimes we have to do things that cause us discomfort. So that one day out of 6 months you may be filmed. Watch the video now to learn more.
  • Injured in Florida: Will the Insurance Company Spy on Me? (Part 3) - WPB FL Attorney David Glatthorn
    West Palm Beach attorney David J. Glatthorn discusses how an insurance company can and will spy on you during a personal injury case in part three of a 3-part series. During this part of the video series, we talk about techniques lawyers use in dealing with an insurance company who is spying on our client. You can take the footage to the treating physician and have him confirm that while you are in pain, there are definitely some activities you can do. You must be even slightly active to help recovery. Taking the garbage out once, doesn’t mean you weren’t injured. Also, we can dispose the investigator charged with spying on you. Is their report suspect? Do they lie to get the job done? Are they omitting the truth about you or their footage to give an unflattering view of you to a judge or jury? Watch the video now to learn more.

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