Just as another's acts can injure a person, sometimes a wrongful act is committed which injures the interests of a business. This "Business Tort" may give rise to a claim or lawsuit.
Our Orlando Business Tort firm understands that most small businesses cannot afford to assert or protect their legal rights when they are victimized by the wrongs of a larger corporation. That is why we can handle legitimate, meritorious "business tort" claims on a contingency fee basis: that means you pay no legal fees unless you prevail and collect money. Our firm takes a percentage of what you recover. This is just like we handle a personal injury lawsuit against the insurance companies. Depending on the case we may ask you to cover costs associated with the litigation. Once your case is evaluated the options and costs will be discussed based on the individual circumstances.
Some examples of business torts include:
General business disputes
Officer and director breach of fiduciary duty
Interference with business relationships and contracts
Conspiracy
Breach of employee non-disclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
Disparagement and defamation
False advertising
Unfair business practices and competition
Copyright and patent infringement
Fraud
Cases involving toxic or hazardous waste
Orlando Business Torts Contact Information
Contact Vaughan & Maxwell's Orlando Business Tort Attorneys today for your free initial consultation. You can contact Vaughan & Maxwell at 407-648-4535 or use the online submission form.
Orlando Business Torts FAQ's
How does Vaughan Maxwell charge fees for a business tort claim?
Attorneys fees for Florida and Orlando Business Tort Claims are governed by the Florida Bar. Generally speaking, attorneys representing personal injury clients are limited to 33 1/3 % of a gross recovery before a lawsuit is filed and 40% of gross recovery after a lawsuit has been filed.
How does Vaughan Maxwell handle the costs necessary for a successful result in a business tort claim?
Vaughan Maxwell advances all cost on behalf of its clients and will not recover them from the client unless the case is won at trial or settled. The client only reimburses Vaughan & Maxwell if that client prevails and receives a monetary award or settlement.
What costs would Vaughan Maxwell typically advance for a business tort claim?
In most business tort claims, costs will vary from hundreds of dollars to tens and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. These costs are for various needs to include, but not limited to, medical and lay depositions, expert review and testimony, subpoenas, medical records, travel, etc
How long will my business tort case last?
This is a difficult question to answer without knowing the specific type of case and the specific facts of your case. However, a general rule-of-thumb would be within 3-9 months for cases that don’t have to be put into suit and 12-24 months for cases that are filed on.
Do I have to go to trial for my business tort claim?
Again, the specifics of each case will help decide whether a trial would be advantageous to you. However, you will never HAVE to go to trial; that will be up to you. In most cases, court ordered mediation allows the parties to get together and resolve the case prior to any trials.
Orlando Business Torts Resources
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