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Tag Archives: Car Accidents
Do I have a case? What to do after a wreck in Florida
A few days ago I exchanged emails with a potential client who had been rear ended at a red light by a truck. These same rules apply even if you were on a motorcycle. The main thing he wanted to … Continue reading
Can I settle my Property Damage Claim if I have an Injury claim?
I got a call yesterday from a client who was in a car accident with injuries. His car had some property damages, and he did not want to have his own insurance pay for it because he has a $500 … Continue reading
Bad Drivers: How to Get them off the road.
Lots of people have driver’s licenses. Most of them are physically and mentally able to take control of a car and drive it. Due to momentary distractions they cause accidents. They are texting, talking on their cell phones, rubber necking, … Continue reading
Too Old to Drive?
This week I helped settle a case for a client who was riding his bike home from the beach when he was hit head on by a little old lady too old to drive. Her license was taken away two months … Continue reading
Low Speed Small Crash Car Accident cases
This week I helped settle a case for a client who was riding his bike home from the beach when he was hit head on by a little old lady too old to drive. Her license was taken away two months … Continue reading
Honesty with Clients in Accident Case Evaluations
Let’s be honest with each other. Clients do not know how good or bad their case is. All they really know is what their lawyer tells them, and how hard their lawyer appears to be working for them. Personal injury … Continue reading
What makes a good case?
I have been amazed at how many of my clients are late bloomers. They were all in accidents and it took them a long time to come see a lawyer. One of them came in for the first time 44 … Continue reading
Crash in a Foreign Country? Which laws apply?
There is a story in the news about Joan Holzschuh, a woman from Palm Coast, Florida who was killed in a crash when the tour bus she was riding in crashed into the back of a stopped vehicle on the … Continue reading
How to Protect your PIP Benefits from being lost
Florida is only one of two states with no fault and PIP Benefits. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits are there for you if you have been injured in a car accident even if it was your fault or someone else’s … Continue reading
Do I have to give a Statement after an accident?
Soon after an accident you can expect to be getting a call from an insurance company adjuster who will just want to ask you a few simple questions. If you were hurt in a store, the manager will want a … Continue reading