There are many myths and misconceptions about personal injury law and the car accident claims process. In this series, we address the myths and misconceptions about liability, property damage, insurance coverage, rental cars, attorney fees and attorney retention. Misconception My car was damaged. Can’t you give me a time frame when the other driver’s insurance …
5 Immediate Steps to Take After a Slip (or Trip) and Fall
Strolling through the grocery store aisle she walked so many times before, she didn’t see anything out of the ordinary. Suddenly, her feet began to lose their traction and she could feel herself losing her balance. With both hands clenched tightly around the cart handle, her eyes widened as panic washed over her. The shrill …
What to Do If You’re The Victim of a Hit And Run in Florida
It’s never a good day when you find yourself the victim of a car accident, but that day can take a turn for the worse when a driver flees the scene of the accident. In a recent news release issued by The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), every year a driver …
How to Hire the Best Personal Injury Lawyer After an Accident
You’ve been in an accident. You’re hurt, the medical bills are only going to increase and you need an attorney. But which one, and where do you begin to look? To help make your decision easier in such an overwhelming time, we’ve outlined the three most important attributes to look for when choosing the best …
Florida First Responders With Ptsd May Soon Qualify For Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Since workers’ compensation can be a tough world to navigate on one’s own, you should have an experienced Florida workers’ compensation lawyer on your side. Florida’s current workers’ compensation law asserts injured workers are not entitled to workers’ comp benefits for mental or nervous injuries, which include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), unless physical trauma also …
Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine And Liability
If you own a pickup truck, you’re probably the most valued friend whenever anyone needs something large and bulky moved or hauled. How many times have you been called upon to altruistically lend out your truck and saving them from having to resort to delivery fees or rental truck charges? Does this sound familiar to you? First scenario: …
Common Injuries Caused by Car Accidents
You know that heart-pumping, quick-thinking, adrenaline-fueled feeling you get when you sense danger or feel threatened? That same feeling arises after experiencing a traumatic event, such as a motor vehicle accident. While this natural defense mechanism can protect you in a dangerous situation, it can also mask the severity of injuries after a collision. This …
Bad Driving Habits to Ditch In 2018
Each new year feels like a breath of fresh air. Whether you make new year resolutions or not, January 1 always seems to usher in this feeling of renewal and encouragement to make positive choices and changes. Do you have any bad driving habits? You’re not alone. Hardly a day on the road goes by …
Florida’s Dangerous Dog Law
As a dog owner, or soon-to-be pet parent, you probably wonder what the best brand of dog food is, how quickly they can be house trained and how often a dog should see their veterinarian. But one of the most important questions you should be asking is to what extent can I be held liable …
Caution: Road Construction Ahead
During the summer months, your taxpayer dollars are hard at work revitalizing and repairing city streets, highways and bridges. But driving through road construction can be like driving through a minefield of hidden hazards decorated with neon orange cones and signs. What’s more annoying than lane closures, detours and slow-moving traffic? If that isn’t enough …