It can be difficult to navigate Florida’s no-fault auto insurance laws. One issue that often arises after a collision is Florida’s 14-day rule in personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. It’s very important to understand the 14-day rule as a crash victim. Otherwise, you could face major hurdles in trying to secure benefits – or lose […]
Florida’s no-fault insurance applies to every car accident across the state, and an attorney who understands these complex laws will be your best ally. This law requires everyone to have their own no-fault insurance so they can cover themselves, no matter who was at fault in the accident. It is also known as personal injury […]
Florida is experiencing one of its coldest winters on record, with the first snowfall south of the Panhandle in years. Plummeting temperatures and resultant precipitation are exposing many Floridians to hazards they don’t typically have to worry about. It’s not a myth that more injuries tend to happen in winter compared to summer. There are […]
The Truth About Drunk Driving Every day, approximately 28 people die from some involvement in a drunk-driving accident in the United States - that's over 10,000 deaths caused by alcohol-related deaths per year! Often times the victims of those accidents are not the drivers, but are passengers, children, pedestrians or other innocent bystanders. Drunk driving […]
As the holidays approach, make a choice now to practice safety to ensure you and yours can enjoy the festivities and make memories you want to look back on for years to come. Here are 3 holiday safety tips you can practice to keep you and your family and friends safe: 1. Decorate Smartly People […]
Update: Due to a geocoding error, a previous version of this study described the zones as 500 feet within a school. In actuality, our data reflected 3520 foot zones around each school, or 2/3 of a mile. While this is a much larger area than previously described, it is still well within the normal school […]
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year. Adults and children alike enjoy dressing up and celebrating the season. Whether your Halloween plans have you trick or treating, passing out candy, or attending an adult party, injuries can and do happen each year. Learn the most common Halloween injuries and how you […]
Florida is currently in the throes of hurricane season. We’ve already weathered Irma, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that this will be one of the most active hurricane seasons in recent history. You might consider yourself a hurricane preparation pro, but it’s nice to a have a refresher about natural disaster […]
While facilities around the country are closing their pools for the winter, it’s always swimming season in Florida. Pools can be an ideal way to cool off and take a breather, but they can also lead to injury. Swimming pool accidents are rare, though they can have devastating consequences. Take steps to protect yourself and your […]
Every state has statutes of limitations. These are laws that place a time limit on how long an injured party has to file a civil claim. Statutes of limitations exist to keep the justice system fair. Without a deadline for filling, plaintiffs could wait until valuable evidence no longer exists to file – thus creating […]
