Should I Settle My Personal Injury Case?
Should I Settle My Personal Injury Case? The decision to settle your case versus taking your case all the way through trial is a tough one. Like most legal questions, the answer is “it depends”. There are three common reasons why car accident and other personal injury victims choose to settle their personal injury cases […]
How Long Will It Take to Settle My Car Accident Case?
How Long Will It Take to Settle Your Personal Injury Case? In a survey conducted between 2015 and 2020, martindalenolo.com found that the average time it took for an injury victim to receive a car accident settlement was ten months. I’ve been a personal injury attorney in Florida since 2007, and I’ve been handling personal injury cases for […]
What To Do When the Police Won’t Come? Take these THREE photos!
What do you do when the police don’t come after a crash? Believe it or not, in Florida, after a car crash, it’s not unheard of for the police to refuse to come out or to advise they are unable to do so. Often, police will not come to the scene of a crash if […]
Does Your Lawyer Actually File Lawsuits & Litigate Personal Injury Cases?
Are you thinking about hiring a Florida Personal Injury Attorney? Did you know that some Florida personal injury attorneys will sign up your case and when it comes time to filing your lawsuit, refer the case out to another lawyer because they don’t routinely litigate personal injury cases? It’s scary but it’s true. How can […]
Don’t Let Anyone Borrow Your Car!
Did you know that if you allow someone to borrow your car in Florida, you are 100% liable for all of the injuries and damages that they cause? Thanks to Florida’s “Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine” an owner or co-owner of a vehicle is responsible for all of the damages caused by anyone they allow use their […]
Attorney Calling You After a Crash? Watch this Video!
Is an attorney or “referral service” calling you in the hours or days after your car crash? You should know such calls are unethical and a serious violation of the Florida Bar Rules. Watch this video to learn more and to avoid being a victim of attorney solicitation.
What Does “No-Fault” Really Mean in Florida Auto Insurance Law?
What does “No-Fault” really mean in Florida Auto Insurance Law? Florida Statute §627.730 is the Florida Vehicle No-Fault law. It has two separate effects on Florida auto insurance policies. The primary effect is that all drivers are required to carry No-Fault insurance. This insurance is called “Personal Injury Protection”. The second effect is that you […]
Commonly Asked Personal Injury Questions
Commonly Asked Personal Injury Questions Do I need a lawyer? • Something to consider after an auto accident to determine if you need an attorney is whether or not you are injured. If you are injured, you should consult with an attorney to ensure you know what your rights are and to make sure you […]
Florida Pedestrian Fatalities
FLORIDA PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES Despite being the seemingly safer mode of travel and regardless of having the right-of-way under Florida law, pedestrians face dangerous risks when they make the decision walk. According to the 2016 Dangerous by Design report by Smart Growth America, Florida leads the list of the most dangerous states for pedestrians. Tampa, St. […]
Did You Sign Away Your Most Important Auto Coverage?
Did You Sign Away Your Most Important Auto Coverage? When you purchase auto insurance, your agent may ask you if you want to lower your premium. Other times, you may be looking to save money and ask your agent to cut anything ‘extra’ that you don’t really need. In the flurry that follows you will […]