Recent Blog Posts
Plan Your Holiday Travel Carefully
With the 2016 holiday season nearly upon us, many people in the Gainesville area are making their holiday travel plans. Every time we get behind the wheel of a car we out ourselves at risk of involvement in an accident, and holiday road trips are no different. If you are planning on driving to… Read More
Dangers of Tanker Trucks
Commercial trucks come in many different shapes and sizes. Some commercial vehicles are designed to carry passengers and others a specifically to transport goods. Some products may have unique properties that require a special type of truck. For example, oversized or awkwardly-shaped materials may require a flatbed trailer. Another type of special truck commonly… Read More
Accidents Around Thanksgiving
While everyone wants to have a memorable Thanksgiving, you want to ensure that your holiday is memorable for the right reasons. You certainly do not want to remember Thanksgiving of 2016 as the time you got injured in an accident. Many accidents happen around Thanksgiving because others act in a negligent manner. In such… Read More
The Difference Between a Criminal and Civil Case after DUI Accident
If you are in a collision with a drunk driver, the police may place that driver under arrest at the scene of the accident. The driver will then likely face criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and, if convicted, may face suspension of their driver’s license, fines, and even possible… Read More
Proving Fault in a Car Accident Can Require Significant Resources
In the overwhelming majority of Florida car accidents in which the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage threshold is crossed and a lawsuit can be filed, the at-fault party simply concedes liability and comes to a settlement agreement with the victim. In some cases, however, you may find yourself dealing with an insurance company or… Read More
Halloween Fun Can Put Your Child at Risk for a Pedestrian Accident
As the 31st of October approaches, many of us in the Ocala area are helping our children prepare for the traditional Halloween activity of trick-or-treating. While dressing up in costume and going from door-to-door collecting candy can certainly be fun, it also exposes kids (and adults) to a risk of involvement in a pedestrian… Read More
Understanding How Car Accidents Can Lead To TBIs
Traumatic brain injuries,1 often called “TBIs,” are a serious injury that can have long-term and serious consequences for people who sustain them. The most common form of mild TBI is a concussion, which itself is a serious injury that requires immediate medical attention and can keep people out of work for weeks or even… Read More
What Is BAC and Why Is It Important?
In Gainesville and Ocala, and all of Florida for that matter, it is against the law to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content or breath alcohol content of .08% or higher. So what exactly is BAC and why does it matter? What is BAC? As the name suggests, BAC generally speaking… Read More
What Makes Large Truck Accidents Different?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates1 that there were approximately 438,000 large trucks involved in police-reported crashes during 2014. A substantial number of these accidents involved commercial trucks such as semis, tanker trucks, or other specialized vehicles that are operated by trucking companies that haul goods and materials for a profit. There… Read More
Tailgating Often Leads to a Car Crash
Florida law1 requires drivers to drive a safe distance behind other cars based on the traffic and road conditions. Following another car too closely is commonly referred to as “tailgating” and is a common cause of auto accidents. Drivers must use their judgment to determine what distance is reasonable to keep between cars depending… Read More