Recent Blog Posts
What is Causing my Neck & Back Pain after a Car Crash?
Motor vehicle crashes are among the most traumatic events that people have to experience. The force and impact of a collision can be startling to say the least, and after this type of accident, you may consider yourself lucky to walk away with just a few minor scrapes and bruises. What you may not… Read More »
Safe Driving Tips for the Holiday Travel Season
During the holidays, tens of thousands of Floridians hit the road or get on a bus or airplane to travel and visit with loved ones. This is a tradition that we look forward to each year and cherish. Because of COVID-19, things will not be quite the same this year. In the interest of… Read More »
Liability for Ridesharing Accidents: What you Need to Know
Ridesharing apps have become a very convenient way for people to get around town. Using an app on your smartphone, you can summon a ride from one of the ridesharing companies such as Uber or Lyft. Florida residents use these services a lot to get rides home when they have had too much to… Read More »
Will a Personal Injury Settlement Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?
Social Security disability benefits are utilized by millions of Americans to help make ends meet when a debilitating condition prevents them from working. Social Security disability (SSD) is available to those who have worked the required amount of quarters to qualify for benefits, and there is another program called Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) that… Read More »
Left Turn Accidents: Who is Liable?
Statistics from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that the vast majority of crashes that occur while a vehicle is turning or going through an intersection involve a left turn driver. This most likely comes as little surprise, as most of us realize that making a left turn is riskier than turning… Read More »
How can a Criminal Record Affect a Personal Injury Case?
We all make mistakes. And sometimes, good people can end up in trouble with the law. Maybe it was something you did when you are younger – a minor drug possession arrest or getting convicted for drunk driving. Unfortunately, even minor criminal convictions can come back to haunt a person for several years to… Read More »
Are Personal Injury Settlements Considered Marital Property in a Florida Divorce?
Personal injury and family law are separate legal areas, but there are some situations in which they intersect. One such instance is when a divorcing spouse received a personal injury settlement award, or they expect to receive one in the near future. This lump sum payment could be one of the couple’s largest assets,… Read More »
Can my Accident Injury Case be Reopened after it is Settled?
If you were injured in an auto accident and the injuries were moderate to severe, there is a good chance that you had to seek compensation from the responsible party’s insurer. This would either result in a settlement that is worked out privately between you and the insurer, or a personal injury lawsuit. Sometimes,… Read More »
COVID-19 Bringing Estate Planning into Focus
The COVID-19 outbreak has changed our lives in numerous ways, and it has prompted many people to reassess their priorities. A deadly and contagious virus definitely causes us to consider our own mortality, the fact that we all have a limited amount of time on this earth, and that none of us know with… Read More »
How is the COVID-19 Outbreak Affecting Florida Personal Injury Claims?
The coronavirus pandemic has turned all of our lives upside down, and every area of our society has been impacted. Florida along with most other states issued a “stay-at-home” order, which was intended to slow the spread of the virus and keep our healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed. Stay-at-home orders are starting to be… Read More »
