KEY TAKEAWAY: A person generally may express truthful opinions about a business, but using the threat of a negative review to obtain money or another financial advantage can raise very different legal issues. Online reviews are extremely important to businesses....

Key Takeaway: Not every significant car accident claim involves immediate emergency room treatment or surgery. In this case, our client treated conservatively with physical therapy and cortisone injections, and we ultimately recovered $92,000 from two insurance...

Imagine this: you were just involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, a driver was not paying attention and hit you from behind while you were waiting at a stoplight. Police were called to the scene. The other driver received a ticket and you exchanged insurance...

We are happy to report a new, $100,000 car accident settlement! Our client sustained serious injuries and had to undergo a radiofrequency ablation. Here are the details. Our client and her husband were driving in their car in Deerfield Beach, Florida, when a negligent...

If the at-fault driver's insurance company asks for a recorded statement after your Florida car accident, you are generally not legally required to give one. Before agreeing, it's important to understand why the statement is being requested and how it may affect your...

If an insurance company offers you money shortly after a Florida car accident, you should understand exactly what you're signing before accepting any settlement. In most cases, accepting an early offer can permanently waive your right to seek additional compensation....

We are pleased to report a $95,000 settlement for a driver who hit her head on a steering wheel and sustained a head injury. Here are the details. Our client was hit from behind which, unfortunately, caused her to hit her head on her steering wheel. Right after the...

We are happy to report a new settlement! On behalf of a grateful client, we obtained a $20,000 settlement. Here are the key details. Our client visited a spa and decided to use a cold plunge tub. She had never used one before. The room was dimly lit and had no floor...

Are you legally permitted to sue a driver who does not carry car insurance? Is this allowed? Check out the video below to learn more!   https://youtube.com/shorts/Bem3mqsXyac?si=ywRx7FW2yMfsaObz

We are happy to report a $520,000 business fraud recovery! Here are details of the case. Several years ago, Barthelette Law’s client invested $500,000 in a start-up Florida business venture.  After making the investment, our client received no substantive updates from...