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Were you or a loved one hurt while riding your bike? Check out these 3 bicycle accident tips, then give our Florida bicycle accident lawyers a call today. 1) Bicycle Accident Insurance Investigation If you’re involved in a bicycle crash and you’re contacted by an insurance company, do not talk with the insurance company. Hire […]
Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident? Check out these 4 car accident tips for guidance, then call our Florida attorneys to get started. 1. After a Car Accident The initial steps you should take when you’re injured in a car accident in Florida is, first and foremost, make sure that […]
Did you or a loved one get seriously injured in a car wreck? Check out these 4 car accident questions we are often asked, then call our attorneys today. 1. After a car accident in Southwest Florida, is it a good idea to talk to the insurance company? If you’re involved in a motor vehicle […]
The National Sleep Foundation found about half of U.S. adult drivers admitted to drowsy driving when they were tired. Studies have proven that sleep deprivation can affect driving as much as (and sometimes more than) alcohol. Like driving drunk, driving tired can be deadly, but it is preventable. Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 1-8, serves to remind drivers that drowsy driving is impaired driving. […]
When you are injured at the fault of another, your primary interest is to get well. You may assume that insurance will take care of everything else. The “everything else” is why you need an experienced personal injury attorney. Dealing with insurance companies after a minor accident is one thing. Working with insurance companies after a serious […]
April kicks off Alcohol Awareness Month in 2020. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one-in-three traffic deaths in the United States involve a drunk driver. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) reports more than 300,00 incidents of drinking and driving a year, resulting in one preventable death every 52 minutes across the United States. Additionally, […]
Florida Semi-Truck Accidents Because of their enormous size and weight, semi-truck accidents can be damaging or deadly when they are involved in a collision. Currently there are over 15.5 million trucks in the United States. Thirteen percent of these are semis, big rigs, 18-wheelers, and tractor trailers. According to thetruckersreport.com, the legal weight for an […]
Many activities at our law office have gone virtual. But signing wills and trusts is an appointment that must be done in person. That does not mean that wills and trusts cannot be created during the pandemic. In fact, many people are interested in getting their end-of-life paperwork in order. Still, the process has had […]
Food Poisoning in Southwest Florida Restaurants From 1998 to 2015, 52 people in Florida died due to foodborne illnesses, or food poisoning.¹ This is compounded by over 31,000 illnesses and over 2,000 hospitalizations. Food poisoning is actually a reaction to harmful bacteria, viruses and microbes that enter the body through food. While it is possible to […]
Plan Ahead: What You Can Do With Extra Time During these uncertain times of the coronavirus outbreak, people may be finding themselves with available unplanned time. What you can do with extra time includes planning ahead for the future. It’s a great time to make sure all your insurance, estate and medical access documents are adequate and […]