Category Archives: Legal Advice
Statute of Limitations for Florida Car Accident Injuries
If you have been injured in a car accident in the state of Florida and are considering filing a claim for compensation, whether with your own insurance company or through the insurance company of the person who caused the accident, there are important deadlines you should be aware of. These deadlines are called statutes… Read More »
Can a Personal Injury Case be Reopened?
You have settled your personal injury case a while ago, and at the time you were content with the result. However, since your case was closed, you realized you need ongoing medical care for much longer than you previously thought. Your recovery is not going as fast as you had hoped, and you were… Read More »
If Accident Injuries Exceed the $10, 000 PIP Threshold
In Florida, when you have an auto accident, regardless of who caused the crash, your PIP covers your injuries – up to $10, 000. Florida’s no-fault insurance laws were established to speed payments to injured drivers and help most drivers avoid time in court. However, in recent years PIP claims have exponentially increased, and… Read More »
Who is Liable if a Company Truck Driver Causes a Car Accident?
You are driving across a highway and a semi-truck transporting beverages for a large corporation seriously injures you in an accident. The company logo is visible on the truck and you are sure the truck accident took place because the driver did not pay attention, not due to any mechanical fault on the part… Read More »
Proving Negligence After a Slip and Fall
According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 9 million individuals in the United States go to the emergency room every year due to injuries they suffered from slip and fall accidents. Almost everyone has fallen down at some point, and most of us have slipped at some point. While some falls are simply… Read More »
Delayed Onset Injuries Common After an Auto Accident
Immediately after a car accident, your body may enter a survival mode, which causes a release of adrenaline and epinephrine. During an adrenaline rush, as it is often called, your body releases hormones that help focus your attention on survival and increase blood flow to vital organs. This causes your body not to focus… Read More »
Florida Personal Injury Law
Under Florida’s personal injury liability law, you are not liable for another person’s personal injuries – even if you caused the car accident – unless those injuries meet a certain medical threshold. If the injuries do not meet this threshold, then the injured person may not recover for the injuries themselves or the pain,… Read More »
Important Points for Motorcycle Drivers
Motorcycle and moped laws vary from state to state. It is important to be aware of the laws that apply in your state. Chances are, in accidents involving the rider of a motorcycle or moped versus the velocity and strength of a car, truck or van, the result will include major injuries or death…. Read More »
Aging drivers in Florida
They have taken care of you for most of your life…They have loved you, supported you and watched you grow, and now you are faced with possibly being the one to take the keys to the car and tell them they can no longer drive. Nobody wants to deal with this situation but more… Read More »
Tire Maintenance
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) stresses that drivers should inspect their tires regularly to see if tires are properly inflated and look for any other potential hazards such as tread wear and damage. DOT Secretary Ray Lahood said, “As the weather warms up, it’s especially important for drivers to ensure their tires are… Read More »
