Due to their size and difficulty to control, large trucks can do a massive amount of damage when involved in accidents. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that 11% of all traffic accident deaths result from accidents involving large trucks. When passenger vehicles are involved in fatal accidents with tractor-trailers, the fatalities are disproportionately […]
Below, read about the laws regarding Florida car insurance coverage, as well as some factors to consider when you’re selecting car insurance coverage. Florida’s No-Fault Car Insurance System Florida follows a no-fault system for car insurance coverage. So, if you’re hurt in an accident, your medical expenses, as well as the medical expenses of any […]
Two recent fatal motorcycle accidents in Florida have drawn attention to the danger of motorcycle riding, and renewed attention to Florida’s repealed helmet law. In an accident in Nassau County, a 24-year-old man ran a red light and collided with a pickup truck along Florida SR 200. The young man was transported to Baptist Nassau […]
Personal injury cases are not limited to automobile accidents, we are experienced in numerous types of accidents and want you to know if you are injured on the water, we know what to do to help you recover, In 2014 the United States Coast Guard reported 4,064 accidents with 2,678 injuries and 610 fatalities. There […]
When you first lose a loved one, you probably won’t want to be thinking about filing a lawsuit immediately afterward. However, you may be facing expenses from your loved one’s death such as medical bills and funeral costs, in addition to possibly managing a household without your loved one’s help or income. Finding a compassionate, […]
In a recent accident in the East Hill neighborhood of Pensacola, a man drove a pickup through a woman’s home, killing the woman inside. Donna Sue Alexander, 52, was in her home on East Mallory Street in East Hill, when John Dye, 30, driving a Toyota Tacoma truck, crashed into the home at around 6:40 […]
Car accidents can be overwhelming and disorienting. You may not know where to turn for guidance on basic questions you may have. The following are some questions that may arise as you work with your insurer or an attorney after an accident. Do I need to go to the doctor after an accident, even if […]
A Mobile jury recently delivered a verdict to a man who was paralyzed when the brakes failed on the 18-wheeler he was driving, sending the semi into the center median and rolling it. It was proven at trial that the truck had been negligently repaired, and the jury returned a verdict of $18.79 million to […]
Hit and run incidents in Florida have jumped by over 7 percent in just the last year, according to a report released by the Florida Highway Patrol. This sudden rise in hit and run crashes is punctuated by an increase in Pensacola hit and runs, which have risen by nearly 200% from 221 in 2012 […]
Car accidents are an unfortunate but inevitable part of being a driver. After a crash, you may wonder whether you need to hire an attorney, or if you should simply rely on your car insurance company to handle the matter. Here are some issues that Florida drivers involved in an auto accident may want to […]
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