September 13, 2022 \ Pedestrian Accidents
A preliminary report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association revealed that Florida has the second-highest per capita rate of pedestrian fatalities and the second-highest overall number of pedestrian deaths in the nation. The report estimates that 899 pedestrians lost their lives in Florida pedestrian accidents in 2021. Not all pedestrian accidents are fatal, though. […]
August 30, 2022 \ Car Accidents
Florida uses a no-fault system of car insurance. Following a minor car accident, you simply file a claim under your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage for medical and disability benefits for any injuries you may have sustained. But if you’re involved in a serious accident, your PIP benefits might not cover all the economic losses […]
August 23, 2022 \ Negligence
Negligence and negligence per se can be difficult legal concepts to understand and prove in court, but they are important aspects of personal injury law. Here is what you need to know about the differences between these doctrines. What is Negligence? Negligence involves harm that comes from the failure to exercise care. If someone fails […]
August 22, 2022 \ Florida Law
As the seasons change from summer to fall, a familiar sight has reappeared on Ponte Vedra Beach streets: the school bus. Now that school is back in session, these familiar yellow vehicles will once again be present throughout the week on streets and roads. Although they carry children to and from school, some drivers view […]
August 9, 2022 \ Car Accidents
Modern automobiles equip drivers and passengers with a wealth of features that keep them safe. Vehicles now come with advanced safety measures like braking assistance, backup cameras, automated emergency braking, collision avoidance systems, pedestrian recognition, and blind spot mirrors. Although many drivers take modern safety technology for granted, even seat belts in their present 3-point […]
July 19, 2022 \ Personal Injury
If you’re going to court for a personal injury claim, a jury trial, or another legal proceeding, you should know that your appearance matters. Oftentimes, people think they can wear anything of their choosing to court and that it won’t make a difference. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. What you wear can have […]
July 15, 2022 \ Personal Injury
Attorney-client privilege keeps almost all of your communications with your attorney a secret from those who would use it against you. It’s not just that your lawyer can face punishment for revealing your secrets, although they can. The strongest protection that attorney-client privilege offers is that it cannot be used as evidence against you even […]
July 12, 2022 \ Car Accidents
After a car accident in Jacksonville, determining fault for the crash takes center stage. Whatever compensation might be available relies heavily upon this determination. Certain types of car accidents are naturally more difficult to evaluate for fault, such as T-bone car accidents. Additionally, T-bone accidents often lead to multiple serious injuries. The stakes are often […]
July 8, 2022 \ Car Accidents
Car accidents are often unavoidable. But when an accident is caused by a driver’s negligent or intentional actions, like brake checking, it can make the situation much more stressful. If you’ve been involved in a car accident caused by brake checking, do not hesitate to consult with our Jacksonville car wreck lawyers right away to […]
July 5, 2022 \ Car Accidents
Car accidents come with a wide range of short and long-term consequences. One of the most emotionally challenging is the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s fairly common for car accident victims to develop PTSD after a crash, even when physical injury is avoided. Here’s what you should know about PTSD after a car […]
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