Personal Injury Blog

June 9, 2022 \ Car Accidents

Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Minor Car Accident in Jacksonville?

No one ever gets into a car thinking they will be involved in an accident. Unfortunately, thousands of car crashes occur each day. The FLHSMV reports 401,076 traffic crashes in 2021 throughout Florida. Some car accidents cause catastrophic injuries that could result in permanent impairments and significant economic damages. However, other car crashes are “fender […]

June 6, 2022 \ Car Accidents

Is Flying Safer than Driving?

There are no forms of transportation that are 100% safe. No matter how you choose to get from point A to point B, there will always be a risk of suffering an injury or perishing in the accident. However, some forms of transportation are safer than others. Take two of the most popular forms of […]

May 25, 2022 \ Car Accidents

What You Need to Know About Florida’s DUI Laws and Penalties

Florida has a relatively good record for drunk and drugged driving. It only ranks 37th in drunk driving fatalities and 47th in DUI arrests. This might seem surprising, given that Florida gets more tourists every year than any state except California. Part of the reason for Florida’s record may come from its strict DUI laws […]

May 24, 2022 \ Personal Injury

Understanding Assumption of Risk

The “assumption of risk” defense is used in some personal injury cases. The at-fault party alleges you understand you could be injured if you continued with a specific activity or conduct. Therefore, it is not responsible for your damages because you “assumed the risk” by voluntarily continuing despite your knowledge of the risk. For example, […]

May 20, 2022 \ Car Accidents

Florida Statute Makes Windshield Repairs Free

The last thing you expect is to come out of work or your house to find a broken or cracked windshield. Cracked and damaged windshields can be dangerous. They can also be expensive to repair. Your vehicle’s windshield can crack, chip, or break for many reasons. A vehicle in front of you could throw a […]

May 19, 2022 \ Car Accidents

Florida Car and Booster Seat Laws

Child car seats and booster seats reduce the risk of serious child injury or death in a car accident by as much as 80%. This risk reduction could have a significant impact if all parents followed the car seat and booster seat laws. In 2020, almost 150,000 children were injured in car accidents, and an […]

May 18, 2022 \ Car Accidents

How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Jacksonville, FL

In Florida, you must contact the police after an accident that involves injury, death, or more than $500 in property damage. The responding officers will investigate the car accident and produce a crash report. This crash report could provide important information to support your injury claim. It will describe the accident and your injuries to […]

May 11, 2022 \ Car Accidents

Why Do Rear-End Collisions Happen and Who’s to Blame?

If you have ever been involved in a rear-end collision, you know how jarring it can be. One moment you are comfortably sitting in your vehicle. The next moment, without any warning, you are being thrown against your seat belt with unexpected force. It is a scary type of accident that is way too common. […]

May 6, 2022 \ Car Accidents

Driving Without a License Versus Driving Without a License on Your Person in Jacksonville, FL

You must have a valid driver’s license and have that license in your possession while operating a motor vehicle in Florida. If you do not have a driver’s license and the police stop you, or you have a car accident, you could be charged with one or more traffic offenses. The result could be fines […]

April 26, 2022 \ Car Accidents

Are Car Accident Reports Public Record in Jacksonville, FL?

Florida law classifies car accident reports as public records. But this happens only 60 days after the report date. For the first 60 days after the traffic crash report, only certain people tied to the accident can access it. This crash report contains important information about your crash and your injuries. By keeping the accident […]