Considerations when a Minor is the Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case With all the activities kids are involved in, in today’s world, it’s a matter of fact that kids are in the car quite often. In the unfortunate case our client from a personal injury or car accident case is a minor there are… Read More
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What is “Bad Faith” in Personal Injury Cases?
During a personal injury case, you might hear your attorney reference the term “Bad Faith”. Understanding what that exactly means is important and should be explained to you. “Bad Faith” occurs in a personal injury case when an insurance company violates its responsibilities to their customers. People buy car insurance so they are protected, but… Read More
Using Social Media During Personal Injury Cases: Do’s and Don’ts
Social media has changed the practice of personal injury law since I started over 30 years ago. There used to be a time when we had to caution our clients only about the insurance investigators that may be doing video surveillance on their homes or workplaces. Now, I must also advise our clients to use… Read More
Seeking Medical Treatment Within 14 Days after a Car Accident During COVID-19
After a car accident in Florida, one of the most important things to know is that you have 14 days to get medical care in order to be eligible to receive your PIP benefits. During the current COVID-19 pandemic we have many injured car accident victims calling us who, understandably, are nervous about going to… Read More
Can I Still Ride my Bike During Tampa’s “Safer at Home Order”?
Cities across the country have issued stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In Tampa, we have a “Safer at Home Order”. The order asks people to not go out unless they need to provide or access essential services such as food and healthcare. The order is not designed to keep everyone… Read More
5 Things to do After a Slip and Fall Injury Accident
Wet floors, torn carpeting, poor lighting and areas with uneven surfaces are just some of the dangerous conditions that cause slip and fall accidents. A slip and fall injury accident or a trip and fall accident can happen at work, shopping at stores in Tampa like Publix or Wal-Mart, at a pool or just about anywhere. In order… Read More
We Are Still Here, Working Hard: How Our Law Firm is Handling COVID-19
We know you have seen a number of posts such as this one in regards to how companies are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, but we do feel like it is important to make sure our clients and any potential new clients know how our law firm is handling Covid-19. Most importantly, we want you… Read More
Can You Pursue a Wrongful Death Claim in Tampa After a Manslaughter Charge?
Florida law allows a civil wrongful death lawsuit to be brought at the same time that a defendant is being prosecuted for manslaughter or DUI manslaughter. That’s because: the wrongful death case is a civil case the manslaughter case would be a criminal case. Always speak to an experienced car accident lawyer after an… Read More
Injuries while Not Wearing a Seatbelt in Tampa Car Accidents
Florida law requires everyone to wear their seatbelt when driving or riding in a passenger vehicle. There are numerous studies that show seatbelt saves lives, and not wearing one puts the person at risk for death or serious injury. So what happens if you get into a car accident and were killed or seriously injured?… Read More
Injuries at Tampa Amusement Parks
Tampa has Busch Gardens, Sea World and Adventure Island, and only a 90 minutes ride away are Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando. Every year, millions of people from all over the world entrust their own personal safety and the safety of their family members to the personnel who work at these amusement… Read More
