Personal Injury Blog

What are the 3 Basic Issues in a Dog Attack Case? When a person is injured as a result of a dog bite or dog attack, many issues and challenges arise that need to be dealt with immediately. Firstly, the medical needs of the victim need to be met. The medical care may involve fire…

What Should I do if I am Injured as a Result of a Motorcycle Accident? When a person suffers serious personal injuries in a motorcycle accident caused by the negligence of a motorist or other driver, there are many challenges faced by both the injury victim and the family. Firstly, the medical needs of the…

Motorcycle accidents run a broad spectrum from minor accidents to significant ones in which a motorcyclist suffers severe injuries and even dies as a result of the crash. Like shoes, there is no one size fits all approach to the handling of the challenges in the aftermath of a motorcycle accident. However, there are some…

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Florida Automobile Accident Personal Injury Case? A statute of limitations is the time period or deadline that an injured person is provided under the law to file a lawsuit for personal injuries sustained as a result of a particular incident. If the case is not settled, a…

The most common type of driving citation issued is for Florida automobile accidents is careless driving. Authorities often cite careless driving in rear-end collisions. However, sometimes this type of citation is issued in other circumstances when an accident is not involved. Reckless Driving vs. Careless Driving Florida statute 316.1925 defines careless driving as the following:…

Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Personal Injuries Inside the Home, Outside the Home, in the Neighborhood, at School, or Other Locations? 1. Injuries That Occur on the Property of the Homeowner If your child is injured while at another person’s home, there may be coverage available for past medical bills, future medical bills, and pain and…

When a child injury occurs in an automobile accident, it can be traumatic not only for the child, but for the parent. Many times, parents face seemingly unreasonable medical bills and wonder if insurance will pay them. Firstly, automobile insurance coverage requirements and laws vary from state to state. Here are the types of automobile…

In Florida, alimony is based upon a number of factors. One of these factors is the length of time of the marriage. This, however, is only one factor. A party qualifies for alimony based on not only the length of the marriage, but the need, and the other party’s ability to pay alimony in Florida.…

What Happens To Retirement Savings In Divorce When facing a divorce in the state of Florida, many people wonder what will happen to their retirement savings. The short answer is that retirement funds are to be distributed equally between the parties. However, non-marital assets are not divided because they are the property of the spouse…

There are approximately 340 traffic accidents involving large trucks every day in the U.S. As a result, 12 people are killed every day in a large truck accident. Likewise, according to the latest data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were 102,000 injury cases involving large trucks and busses in 2017. An overwhelming…