Personal Injury Blog

August 30, 2022 \ Car Accidents

How to Find Out If Someone Has Car Insurance in Jacksonville, FL

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

What’s the Difference between Negligence and Negligence Per Se?

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

What Are the Rules in Florida Regarding Stopping for a School Bus?

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

How Serious Does a Car Accident Have to Be for Airbags to Deploy?

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

What to Wear to Court in Florida

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

Breaking Down Attorney-Client Privilege: What It Means and How It Can Affect Your Case

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

Who Is at Fault in a Jacksonville T-Bone Car Accident?

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 Caused by Brake Checking in Florida

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

Are You Suffering from PTSD After a Car Accident?

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 […]

June 20, 2022 \ Personal Injury

Basic Personal Injury Settlement Breakdown: How Much Goes in My Pocket?

How much money goes into your pocket from a personal injury settlement depends on how much you receive for your claim. It also depends on the costs and fees that must be paid from the settlement proceeds before you receive any money from the settlement. Before discussing the amounts deducted from your personal injury settlement, […]