Florida has some of the highest rates of motor vehicle accidents in the country. As a result, our legislators have done everything they can to help reduce the costs of these accidents. They have written very complex laws to help reduce the burden on...
In the state of Florida, bicycle riders are treated the same as motorists by the law. They have the same rights to safety and responsibility to follow traffic laws as any driver on the road. Therefore, determining fault after an accident uses the sam...
No matter how major or minor an automobile accident is, you will have to work with your insurance company. Anytime you make a claim with your insurance company, they will assign you a claims adjuster to handle your case. Though the claims adjuster ma...
It happens all over the country every day. You are involved in an auto collision and driver who hit you takes off. You can’t believe this is happening to you, but here you are injured, perhaps severely, and with a damaged car. With the other driver g...
We all make mistakes in life. Sometimes we forget to pay our bills, or are too financially strained and simply can’t pay them. If we can’t pay our car insurance bills, the coverage lapses and we have no protection in an accident. However, that doesn’...
In the state of Florida, car accidents cost over $3 billion dollars every year. Whether a minor accident or a devastating crash, these costs are a huge burden for victims. After an accident, many people only think about the direct costs of medical bi...
The physical effects of a car accident can vary widely. These injuries can fall onto a spectrum of barely noticeable all the way to deadly or life threatening, and many will impact your life in some way or another. Some of the most common physical ef...
When we think of a traumatic brain injury, what we typically think of first are the mental effects. You may experience confusion, an inability to learn, memory loss, difficulty speaking or formulating words, a change in your behavior, or a change in...
Over half of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result from car accidents. TBI is a life altering injury that can be devastating to you and your family. TBI injuries can last a lifetime and negatively impact your cognitive functions. They can make it...
Finding yourself in an automobile accident in St. Petersburg is something no resident or guest wants to experience. Unfortunately, however, accidents happen, and they can even happen to you. Before finding yourself in an accident, it helps to know th...
After nearly 30 years of defending car accident victims in St. Petersburg, we have seen the devastation an auto accident can cause. Though not all accidents are preventable, there are some things we can do to help stay safe on the road. Here are ten...
In Florida, slip and fall accidents are a major cause of injury for people of all ages. While many think of slip and fall accidents as something suffered mostly by the elderly, the truth of the matter is that no one is immune to slipping, falling, an...
No matter the product, defect can lead to serious injury. If a defective product has caused you injury or other damages, you could be looking at a potential claim with compensation you’re entitled to. However, how well do you know what is required by...
Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, a defective product accident, or any sort of personal injury situation, you’re likely looking at lost wages. This loss of income is the “cherry on top” of mounting medical bills and othe...
Even a minor car accident can lead to copious amounts of stress. For those in the St. Petersburg area, the mental and emotional effects of this stress may come as a surprise. While you’re paying close attention to the physical effects of your acciden...
Across the United States, the total financial cost of car accidents is well above $200 billion per year. This is an astronomical amount of money, and one car accident can devastate a family for many years to come. With all of the various expenses inv...
