According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Crash Dashboard for Marion County, there were 6,112 total auto collisions in 2018, causing injuries to 5,211 victims. It’s likely that many of them retained legal counsel to handle the claims...
Personal Injury Law
Overview of Mediation in a Florida Personal Injury Case
While many personal injury claims settle out of court before litigation, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit in court to recover the compensation you deserve by law. During the proceedings, the court may order you to participate in a process called mediation. Your...
The Best Car Seats to Protect Your Child in a Car Accident
As a parent, you may be aware of Florida’s laws on safety restraints in motor vehicles, which require: A full car seat for infants and children up to three years old; An approved booster seat for four- and five-year-olds; and, A seat belt for children aged 6 – 17...
Civil Lawsuits for Florida Workplace Accident Injuries
If you’re an employee injured in a workplace accident, you’re probably familiar with your rights under Florida’s workers’ compensation laws. Most Florida employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to provide benefits to workers who are injured on...
May was Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: How to Stay Safe on Florida Roadways
May was National Motorcycle Awareness Month.The initiative raises awareness for other drivers to be on alert, so you should contact an Ocala motorcycle accident attorney if you were hurt by another motorist’s negligence. The campaign also provides the opportunity to...
Liability Under Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine (DID)
The scenario is a common one: You loan a friend your car for the afternoon, not concerned about what could happen if he or she is involved in a car accident. You know the person is dependable and a safe driver – and insurance will cover any potential losses in the...
The Dangers of Unsecured Loads in Florida Truck Accidents
With busy roadways like Interstate 75 and Florida’s Turnpike running nearby, motorists in Ocala, FL are no stranger to large truck traffic. While you may think the risk of accidents is typically due to careless driving, there are other factors that contribute to truck...
Florida Has Most Fatal Bicycle Accidents in the US
With summer in full swing and kids out of school for the next few weeks, some sobering news hit the Sunshine State. According to a May 29, 2019 article published by Orlando’s Spectrum News 13, Florida is the Number One US state for bicycle fatalities. Data collected...
Common Questions About Florida Birth Injury Claims
The birth of your child is the culmination of nine months of pregnancy, a seemingly endless amount of time as you anxiously await the day you’ll get to meet him or her. All along the way and heading into the delivery room, you’ve trusted your physician to provide the...
What To Do After a Multi-Vehicle Auto Accident in Florida
You may be generally aware of Florida’s statute on comparative fault and how it could reduce the amount of compensation for a car accident victim if that person’s own negligence contributed to the collision. The concept also arises in the context of multi-vehicle...