If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida that was not your fault, the insurance company of the parties responsible for your injuries are going to do everything they can to pay as little as possible to settle your case. That’s why it’s so important to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to protect […]
How to File a Motorcycle Accident Injury Claim in Florida
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in Florida that was caused by the negligent actions of another person, state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages caused by your accident-related injuries. Because of the lack of enclosure and safety restraints, injuries to riders in motorcycle accidents are often more […]
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Polk County
According to the latest statistics from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there were over 9,143 motorcycle accidents in Florida in 2018. Among these accidents, 7,849 resulted in injuries and 531 casualties. 313 of those accidents happened right here in Polk County — 274 riders were injured and 12 died. Motorcyclists are more […]
Most Common Injuries in Lakeland Car Accident Claims
In 2018, there were 403,626 accidents in Florida; over half of these accidents resulted in injuries. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles breaks these injury crashes into three categories: Injury crashes involving possible injuries. There are no visible signs of injury but complaints of pain or momentary unconsciousness. Injury crashes involving non-incapacitating […]
Fatal Florida Motorcycle Accidents: Why They Happen, How to Protect Yourself and What to do if a Loved One is Killed
Injuries resulting from a Polk County motorcycle accident can be serious, even fatal. If you’ve had a loved one die as a result of injuries from a motorcycle crash that was someone else’s fault, you may be able to recover any losses caused by their death by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the […]
March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month, so Let’s Talk about Brain Injuries
A human brain is one of nature’s most complex creations. It consists of many parts, each with its own vital functions. It controls everything — our ability to walk, talk and eat; regulates our heartbeat and respiration; and enables us to receive, store and process information. Our brains basically make us who we are. As […]
Eight Mistakes to Avoid after a Lakeland Car Accident
If you’ve been injured in a Lakeland auto accident that was the fault of another driver, the law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages resulting from your injuries, including medical expenses and lost wages. However, your actions following the accident could have a major impact on the amount of compensation you will […]
Who is Liable in a Florida Rental Car Accident?
Almost 90 million people visit the state of Florida each year, making it one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. Many of these visitors use rental cars to travel from place to place, and at any given time there are hundreds of rental cars on the roads. Florida rental car accidents […]
Should I Accept A Car Accident Settlement?
If you have been in a car accident and the insurance has offered you a settlement, it is important to discuss your situation with an experienced personal injury lawyer before agreeing to anything. More often than not, insurance companies do not want to pay out as much as you actually deserve. As experienced car accident […]
Make a New Year’s Resolution to Be a Safer Driver
The end of the year is upon us — time to start thinking about those New Year’s resolutions. We have a suggestion: make a New Year’s Resolution to be a better, safer driver during 2020. Resolutions are challenges we make to ourselves to try and correct our bad behaviors so we can have the best […]
