Personal Injury
What To Do if the Police Don’t Show Up After Your Car Accident When You Call 9-1-1
An accident can leave even the most seasoned driver confused and overwhelmed, but most of us know that one of the first things you should do after a crash is call 9-1-1 and summon authorities to the scene. However, the fact that this is the right thing to do doesn’t mean that things always… Read More »
Deciding on a Caregiver for an Elderly Family Member
In a disturbing article published recently by Local 10 News, the news outlet reported that a man reportedly locked up his mother, an Alzheimer’s disease sufferer, in an efficiency that was in horrific conditions. Authorities found the elderly woman living in the midst of bugs, spoiled food, dry urine on the floor, a mattress… Read More »
Liability for Dog Bite Attacks
In an article recently published by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, it was asserted that a Coral Springs woman and her two sons were recently bitten by a dog they were caring for. Authorities have asserted that the family was providing foster care for the pit bull when it turned on them and attacked… Read More »
Overcoming the Financial Strain of Unexpected Accident Injuries
Florida car accidents themselves are something that we all want to avoid, but the injuries that often result are even worse. Even when you are a conscientious driver who makes an effort to avoid them, the unfortunate reality is that accidents and injuries can happen even to the most cautious drivers and pedestrians. In… Read More »
I Had a Car Accident in Florida – What Happens Next?
When you think about major car accidents, you probably don’t anticipate that it could happen to you. But unfortunately, drivers find themselves involved in serious car accidents on Florida roads every single day. Therefore, it is important for every driver to be prepared with knowledge about how to act in the aftermath. If you… Read More »
The Importance of Yielding When Someone Else Has the Right-of-Way
There are clear rules of the road concerning yielding to other drivers in certain circumstances outlined in Florida law such as: At a four-way stop, the vehicle who got there first has the right of way. If two vehicles get there at the same time, the vehicle to the right should enter the intersection… Read More »
Be Honest With Your Personal Injury Attorney
After finding themselves injured in a Florida car accident, many people who choose to pursue a personal injury lawsuit worry that things from their past will come back to haunt them. Whether this hesitation comes from resentment, embarrassment, or even fear at the thought of sharing personal information, accident victims routinely make the mistake… Read More »
The Impact of Hit and Run Accidents
CBS Tampa Bay recently reported that the Traffic Homicide Unit of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the fatal hit and run of a pedestrian in Fort Meade, Florida. The preliminary investigation by authorities revealed that the victim, who remains unidentified, was likely walking or standing in the outside lane… Read More »
The Problem With Older Drivers and New Car Technology
According to an article published recently by the Palm Beach Post, an older driver recently died three days after being injured in a crash. The 90-year-old man incurred the injuries that turned out to be fatal when his vehicle struck two curbs and a tree while he was reportedly driving in the wrong direction… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case?
If you have been injured in one of Florida’s many annual car accidents, you are likely very stressed out. Between the medical bills from just the ambulance and hospital, expensive prescriptions, and likely being unable to work and support your family, it is totally understandable if you have a lot on your mind. And… Read More »
