Category Archives: Legal Advice
What is a Demand Letter?
In most cases, if you are injured in an accident and making a claim to the insurance company (either the insurance company of the person who is at fault in the accident or to your own insurance company if the person who caused the accident has insufficient insurance and you have uninsured motorist coverage),… Read More »
Social Media Posts Can Hurt Your Case
The information posted by you on social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snap Chat could hurt your personal injury claim and is more frequently becoming part of defense attorney discovery. Some may think that if you are careful enough with your privacy settings, your information is safe. The truth is, once… Read More »
Jury selection process
Personal injury cases are often resolved without going to trial but for various reasons, insurance companies these days are holding back on settling out of court and it is becoming more and more common for a case to be brought before a judge and jury. For this reason, it is important for everyone to… Read More »
Seatbelt Safety Importance, Even When Driving Short Distances
Statistics show most car accidents typically occur within 5 miles of the home. Many drivers fall into a “comfort zone” as they get close to home, relaxing their guard, picking up phones to make calls, removing seatbelts, or just not wearing a seatbelt at all if they are driving a few blocks away or… Read More »
Take Photographs After an Automobile Accident
The importance of taking photographs after an accident cannot be stressed enough. Whether it is a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, a dog bite, or any other type of accident, having pictures of the scene, damages, and injuries can play a vital role. Pictures of the damage to your vehicle, bruising or other… Read More »
Florida Auto Accidents Resulting in Back Injury and/or Paralysis
Research indicates that over half of all paralysis cases were the result of auto accidents or other motor vehicle accidents that involved a motorcycle, truck, or automobile. A high percentage of auto accidents involving spinal cord injuries occur when a vehicle rolls over and a person in the car is trapped inside of the… Read More »
Did the Parties Try to Settle the Case Before Trial?
If you have ever been a member on a jury in a personal injury trial, have you ever wondered if the parties attempted to work out a settlement agreement before moving forward and going to trial? The answer is almost always yes. Before a suit is filed with the courts, the attorney for the… Read More »
Driving While Drowsy Presents Very Serious Threat
According to a National Sleep Foundation poll, 28 percent of American drivers have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel and 54 percent admit they have driven while drowsy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conservatively estimates that 100, 000 police-reported auto accidents are the direct result of driver fatigue each year. This results… Read More »
Auto Accidents Caused by Tire Blowouts
Most people who have driven along any highway have, at one point or another, noticed fragments of tires on the road or along the side of the road. These shreds of tire are typically the result of a tire blowout. A tire often blows out when it is low on air and the pressure… Read More »
Florida Motorcycle & Moped Driver Laws and Insurance Facts
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 »
