With billboard ads on every Florida road and TV ads running every 10 minutes, figuring out if you need an accident lawyer, finding the right one, and figuring out how much it will cost can be purr-fectly confusing. After 40 years and thousands of clients, we've tried to answer these...
5 DOS AND DON’TS IF YOU’RE IN AN ACCIDENT IN FLORIDA
May 20th is Bike to Work Day in the USA. Fresh air, great exercise ..fantastic idea..until you are sideswiped and wind up in the ER or out of work for a few weeks. Not surprisingly: according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there are an average of...
BEEN INJURED? 5 RULES ABOUT POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS CAN RUIN YOUR ACCIDENT CASE!! You’re in an accident and to reassure your friends and family, you go right to Facebook and post that you’re fine. Maybe you take some photos for Instagram, perhaps with a selfie of you smiling to show you’re ok, or shoot...
Four Important Reasons Why You Need a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
You are driving your SUV on Fleming Street in Key West, Florida when a sedan being operated by a texting teenager smashes into your vehicle. The distracted teen was speeding, so the impact was quite severe, resulting in extensive damage to you and your vehicle. In fact, you had to...
Understanding Premises Liability in Florida
Imagine the following scenario: You walk into a store, a shopping mall, or some other business establishment. Suddenly, you slip on a substance and fall to the ground, suffering a serious back or hip injury. Unfortunately, this type of incident is quite common and can result in significant harm. This...
What To Do If Hurt in a Serious Motorcycle Accident
Getting injured in a motorcycle accident can be a devastating, life-altering event. In many cases, when a motorcyclist is hit by a car, truck, or SUV, the person on the motorcycle takes the brunt of the damage. This often results in serious injuries like broken bones, lost limbs, spinal cord...
How Florida’s Minimum Insurance Coverage Limits Can Come Back to Haunt You
You have probably seen the commercials – “We have the cheapest auto insurance around!” and “Don’t let your insurance costs break the bank!” Many auto insurance companies advertise their lowest rate insurance in the hopes of expanding their customer base, but the lowest price policy usually means you are getting...
Cruise Ship Injuries – Know Your Rights
The cruise ship industry is active and vibrant in the state of Florida. Thousands of people board cruise ships, either as passengers or crew members, with the expectation of having a safe and enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. In fact, many people wind up suffering serious, debilitating...
Nursing Home Abuse – Understanding Your Rights
Florida is home to thousands of senior citizens. In fact, Florida has the largest percentage of residents over the age of 65, according to U.S. News & World Report. This means that nursing homes and long-term care facilities are often inundated with requests for service in the state. Unfortunately, many...
Pitfalls in Florida Medical Malpractice Laws
If you or a loved one suffers an injury due to a doctor’s negligence in a Florida hospital or any other medical facility, you will need to navigate a complicated set of rules and regulations to have a medical malpractice claim filed. While the below is a high level summary of some...