It's every motorist's worst nightmare: you're just minding your own business when–boom!–out of nowhere a car rams into yours from behind. You get out to assess the damage, only to see the other driver speed off. It doesn't take you long to realize that the other driver wasn't insured, and now yo...
Policyholders, good news. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FOIR) is looking out for you with this new (October 16, 2024) Emergency Order. Many Florida homeowners are familiar with hurricanes and dealing with the insurance aftermath. However, after devastating hurricanes like Michael...
We know there are hundreds of homeowners on the west coast of Florida right now who are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As insurance attorneys who have been helping homeowners with hurricane claims for decades, we know, often the most stressful part of going through a...
We understand. For many Floridians on the west coast wrestling with the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and trying to get their insurance claims adjusted and their properties restored, your first instinct after Milton was likely to start cleaning everything up, making repairs, and putt...
The days of insurance companies taking the initial estimate of your damage and cutting it down to a fraction—without telling you or explaining why—are over. We are proud to report on this huge win for policyholders, requiring the type of transparency in the claims handling process our attorneys ...
Many victims of hurricanes, such as Hurricanes Michael, Sally, Ian, and now Milton do not understand their rights or even know how to determine the full extent of their losses after a storm or even which insurance company may be responsible. Most people believe that if they have insurance and wa...
Once a hurricane has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, all Florida homeowners—whether your community is currently in the path or not—should take steps to document the condition of your home, understand your insurance coverages and limits, protect your property as best you can, and have an emergency p...
Each year in the United States, there is an average of 84 injuries per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. People travel well over 3 trillion miles every year. That's a lot of car accident injuries. If you've been involved in a car accident, you might be wondering what happens after the accide...
If you've been in an accident, you're probably beginning to deal with insurance companies, adjusters, and other details surrounding your personal injury claim. While these dealings should be straightforward, they seldom are. In fact, even an insurance company that has accepted liability may be ...
If you've been the victim of medical malpractice, you may be thinking that hiring a personal injury attorney for representation is enough. But that's not completely true. In fact, a medical malpractice case requires the help of an attorney who is educated and experienced with the specific issues...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a painful, devastating personal injury that can happen to anyone, any time. People who have experienced a traumatic brain injury know how frightening the situation can be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs account for about...
Premises liability is a legal concept. Usually, it comes into play during personal injury cases when a person's injuries were caused by unsafe, defective, or negligent conditions on someone's property. Slip and fall cases are a common example. If you've suffered an injury or accident on someone...
If you've been in a car accident, you're probably feeling many things. Maybe you're still in pain because of your injuries, or you just feel generally shaken up over the whole thing. Perhaps you're concerned about finding legal representation to take your personal injury case to court. Whateve...
After a multi-vehicle accident, it can be difficult to determine fault. The legal definition of “fault” could depend on a variety of factors, including how many vehicles were involved, the state where the accident occurred, and the details in the police report. In this blog, we'll discuss the i...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
For many people who experience car accidents, injuries aren't immediately obvious. In fact, many injuries have delayed symptoms that show up hours or even days after the impact. Unfortunately, many people aren't prepared for the reality of these injuries. Even worse, some victims aren't sure h...
If you're in the midst of a car accident case, you probably know that hiring an attorney is essential. The question, then, is how much time you have to do that. After all, finding an attorney can be a lengthy process, and many people feel like the pressure is on from day one. Don't worry, thou...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
Personal injury claims are legal disputes. They arise when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else is legally responsible for that harm. People file these claims under a variety of circumstances. They include automobile accidents, slip and fall incidents, and medical...
If you've been in an accident, you've probably noticed that your insurance company wants to know a lot about your health condition before the accident took place. And if you have a prior injury or disability, they may try to use that against you to deny your claim. In this post, we'll discuss w...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
Trampoline park injuries have been on the rise. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported more than 300,000 trampoline park-related injuries requiring medical treatment in the U.S. in 2018, with more than 110,000 of those requi...
If you've been involved in a car crash, you probably have a lot of questions. What happens next? Who was at fault for the accident in the eyes of the law? Who will pay for your medical bills and the damage to your car? How long will the settlement or payout process take? If you've found yours...
If you're filing a personal injury claim, comparative negligence may impact your ability to collect a settlement. Comparative negligence is a tort rule that helps allocate damages when both parties in an accident are deemed at least partially at fault. When an accident occurs, comparative negli...
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