·Perfect year-round weather makes Florida the perfect place to own and ride a motorcycle. In fact, it ranks second among states with 645,000 registered motorcycles. However, the Sunshine State also reported more than 8,000 accidents with 517 deaths involving motorcyclists last year. Of those crashes, 579 of them and 30 deaths took place in Hillsborough…
Within the days following an accident, it’s important to gather as much evidence as possible if you wish to file a personal injury claim. If you want to recover full compensation for any injuries sustained in an accident, you will need to be able to prove that another party’s negligence was the cause. Evidence will…
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders, many businesses have begun working remotely, including law firms. Many individuals seeking compensation for personal injury or other cases still need to connect with attorneys. Our practice has adapted to these needs by offering alternative communications. Below, we’ll provide you with insight into working remotely…
If you have an accident and think the company insuring the driver who was at fault will pay for your damages, you should know there is a better than one in four chance that the other motorist does not have automobile insurance to pay for your personal injuries. Even if the other driver has insurance,…
When seeking compensation in personal injury cases following an accident, victims injured in the accident may be able to recover a combination of general and special damages. While general damages pertain to the suffering that the victim experienced as a result of the accident, such as physical and emotional pain, special damages involve the financial…
Tropical storms and hurricanes are hot topics of conversation throughout Florida and for good reason. Damage caused by the wind, rain, and high tide of storms during hurricane season may get the attention of the media and the public, but they are not the only types of property claims that confront homeowners in Florida throughout…
If hurricane season in Florida makes you nervous, you have every right to be. Damage caused by hurricanes and tropical storms upset lives and cause billions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses. Hurricane Michael, which hit the state in July 2019, resulted in more than 150,000 insurance claims by homeowners and businesses. When…
When you have your hands full running your small business, it can be hard to give attention to every area that needs it. Filing business insurance claims the right way is one responsibility that is often overlooked. Making mistakes can have consequences — your claim may be denied, or you may experience delays. What follows…
You stop for a red light and a truck suddenly slams into the rear of your car. The car has substantial damage, and you suffered serious injuries. Your doctors say you could have a permanent disability. Whether you are involved in one of the more than 29,000 car crashes that take place each year in…
Road congestion has become as common to life in Florida as sunshine and sandy beaches, but the cars and other vehicles inevitably result in car accidents. According to preliminary data released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 3,217 people lost their lives and another 254,342 were injured in the 400,788 collisions…
The frequency of people suffering catastrophic spinal cord injuries may surprise you. For example, estimates of people living with spinal cord injuries in the United States range from 249,000 to as many as 363,000, with approximately 17,700 new injuries occurring each year. Furthermore, car crashes and other motor vehicle accidents appear to be the leading cause of…
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