Recent Blog Posts
Should I seek Medical Attention after a Rear-End Collision?
Rear-end accidents are among the most common that occur on roadways in Florida and throughout the nation. Rear-end collisions account for approximately one-third of all motor vehicle accidents, and they usually happen because of heavy traffic that suddenly slows down, rainy or slippery road conditions, and various forms of driver negligence. While some rear-end… Read More »
How to Stay on Top of your Case after you Hire a Lawyer
For many complex legal matters, you need the services of an attorney to obtain a satisfactory resolution. An attorney can provide advice, counsel, guidance, and legal representation for complicated issues that would be difficult to resolve on your own. When you choose a lawyer to handle your case, there are a few things you… Read More »
What if My Spouse Violates a Protective Order or Temporary Injunction?
Florida law recognizes that some domestic relationships can become so volatile that one person needs legal protection from the other. A protective order or temporary injunction orders the offending party to have no contact with the other, including contact in person, by phone, by text or email, or indirectly through another person. Some of… Read More »
What Are the DUI Laws in Pensacola, FL?
Florida considers a driver legally impaired if his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) registers above .08 percent. The legal penalty depends on many factors, including whether the driver has previous convictions, the degree of impairment, and whether he or she caused exceptional risk to others such as driving impaired with a child in… Read More »
Three Commonly Missed Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Florida has over five million adults over the age of 60, and the state’s senior population is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. According to the Florida Health Care Association, there are almost 700 licensed nursing homes in the Sunshine State, representing more than 83,000 beds. There are another 3,000+ licensed assisted… Read More »
How Does a Whiplash Brain Injury Occur?
A whiplash injury is almost universally understood to be a neck and shoulder injury, and when we think of whiplash, we often picture someone wearing a neck brace. Whiplash is caused by a forceful jolt to the neck that results in a rapid and severe back-and-forth motion. This motion is similar to cracking a… Read More »
Negotiating a Full and Fair Settlement for a Florida Injury Claim
When someone suffers an injury and it is the fault of another party, they deserve to be fully compensated. In most cases, the injured party must negotiate with the responsible party’s insurance company (or their own insurer if the other party was uninsured or underinsured) in order to obtain a fair settlement. This typically… Read More »
Tactics used by Insurance Companies during an Injury Case
When someone is injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence or reckless actions of another party, there is a good chance they will have to pursue compensation through the other party’s insurance carrier. This begins by filing a claim with the insurer, which initiates the entire process. After a claim is… Read More »
Teen Drivers and Distractions
Florida leads the nation in distracted driving accidents, and according to a Sun Sentinel article from earlier this year, one of the primary reasons there are so many accidents involving distracted drivers is the state’s failure to pass more restrictive laws prohibiting this practice. Although texting while driving is currently prohibited in the Sunshine… Read More »
Who is Responsible for Accidents with Limousines?
In upstate New York, an unthinkable tragedy occurred earlier this month that has led to much-needed scrutiny of the limousine service industry. As you may have heard or read by now, 20 people were killed when a limousine carrying 17 passengers barreled through a T-intersection and crashed into an unoccupied vehicle. All 18 occupants… Read More »
