If you’ve been injured in an accident, whether it’s from a collision on the road, a fall on a commercial or individual’s property, or a bite from an animal, you probably know the first thing you should do is call 911. You probably also know that if you need to recall those events, documenting the …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GAP INSURANCE
Would you want to keep making payments on a car you no longer could use? Probably not. Guaranteed auto protection (Gap) insurance is the metaphorical bridge that covers the difference between what you still owe on your vehicle and what your car is worth if your car (leased or financed) or rental is totaled in …
YES, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS IF YOU ARE AN UNDOCUMENTED WORKER IN FLORIDA
If you are an undocumented worker who is hurt on the job in Florida, you are still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Under the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), it is a crime for an employer to knowingly hire anyone who cannot legally work in the …
2-YEAR-OLD GIRL DIES FROM FALLEN MIRROR AT SHOE STORE
In a tragic accident, a 2-year-old girl is dead after succumbing to injuries from a fallen mirror at a Georgia Payless ShoeSource. Sources say a large mirror fell on top of the toddler, causing internal bleeding and lacerations. While the discount shoe store is working with authorities to assess how and why this accident occurred, …
CAN SOCIAL MEDIA HURT MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE?
It’s rare to find someone that is completely off the grid. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, it’s become a daily routine for more than half of all Americans. Social media connects, entertains, informs and inspires. But before you hit the ‘submit’ button, consider this: your social media can actually hurt your accident …
SELF-DRIVING CARS AND LIABILITY IN AUTO ACCIDENTS
It’s a test of human error versus autonomous driving technology. When it comes to discussions around who’s the better driver, autonomous vehicle proponents including Google, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla have maintained that self-driving vehicles are safer than human drivers. The companies champion their vehicles’ intuitive, responsive sensors and manufactured inability to focus on anything …
RECOVERING DAMAGES IN A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
To most people, gauging the success of a lawyer and their firm is measured by how much compensation they can get for their client’s injuries. While an attorney cannot help you physically heal from injuries incurred from another’s negligence, what they can do is recover financial compensation in the form of damages. In Florida, damages …
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR PROPERTY DAMAGES EXCEED THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE LIMITS
Repairs to your vehicle or other property after a car accident can be costly. In addition to PIP, all Florida auto insurance policy holders must carry the minimum state required property damage liability coverage of $10,000. This coverage is meant to be used if you caused an accident and must pay for repairs to the …
THE LITIGATION PROCESS OF A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Many personal injury claims resolve and settle before ever going to court. However, when good faith negotiations fail, and someone feels like they are still not being offered enough to compensate them for their medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering, a lawsuit is sometimes the most effective course of action. The process that eventually …
MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT: FULL COVERAGE CAR INSURANCE
There are many myths and misconceptions about personal injury law and the car accident claims process. In this series, we address the myths and misconceptions about liability, property damage, insurance coverage, rental cars, attorney fees and attorney retention. Myth: My insurance company sold me full coverage car insurance, so I’m completely protected. Fact: The only …
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