FAQs
Is It True That If My Dog Bites Someone He Might Be “Put To Sleep” Even If He’s Never Bitten Anyone Before?
Yes. This is sad but true and sometimes necessary to protect the public welfare. The law states that a dog might be confiscated, quarantined for 10 days to allow for the owner to file an appeal, and then put to death in a humane way, if the dog caused severe injury or death, even… Read More
Is My Hip Implant Defective? How Would I Know if It is?
The rash of defective hip implants is primarily associated with the metal on metal type of joint replacement. As might be expected, metallic particles can wear off from a metal on metal hip implant, which allows the debris to float around the hip region. Often, these bits of metal will attach themselves to muscles,… Read More
Do I Really Need a Bell on My Bike?
Yes. As a Gainesville bike accident attorney, I know that a bicyclist is required by law to either carry a bell with them or equip their bike with a bell. A bell should be sounded when overtaking a pedestrian on a roadway or sidewalk. It is also intended to alert a pedestrian of a,… Read More
My Budget is Tight; Is It Recommended to Buy a Used Bicycle Helmet at a Garage Sale or on-line?
As an accident attorney, I would like to give you a word of caution when buying used bicycle helmets because sometimes damage is nearly impossible to detect to the lay eye because the foam can be impacted underneath the hard shell. I understand that children grow quickly and budgets can be tight, however, if… Read More
My Doctors Treatment Caused Me Injury; Can I Sue Him for Malpractice?
First you have to establish medical malpractice. To establish medical malpractice, or medical negligence in Florida, an injured person must prove: That there was a duty owed to the person by the health care professional (for example, in this case, an established patient /doctor relationship). That the health care professional failed to perform at… Read More
My PIP Benefits Were Just Cut Off and My Doctor Says I Need More Treatment After My Accident in Ocala. How Could This Happen When I Wasn’t Even Examined by an Insurance Doctor?
There have been some recent changes in Florida case law pertaining to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. Since 1972, insurance companies were required to have their doctor hold an independent medical evaluation to determine if the injured person required medical care. These “examinations” generally resulted in the termination of benefits. Now, the insurance doctor… Read More
My Teenager is Not Interested in Getting Her Driver’s License. Is This Normal?
Traditionally, teenagers couldn’t wait to get their license and wanted it as soon as possible. However, according to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, only 54% of teens surveyed reported that they obtained their driver license before they turned 18. This is a significant change from 20 years ago when… Read More
The Insurance Adjuster is Calling and Asking About My Injuries. They Want a Recorded Statement, What Should I Do?
It is common for the insurance adjuster to call after an accident, and to even ask for a recoded statement regarding your injuries, they can seem very nice and concerned for you, however, Jeffrey Meldon Tip: The day you were injured you entered a war zone – and the insurance company is NOT on… Read More
The Other Driver’s Insurance Adjuster Wants a Copy of My Medical Records. Should I Release Them?
Not without speaking to your attorney first. Your medical information is protected and private, and should only be shared under limited circumstances.
The Other Driver’s Insurance Company Has Offered Me a Settlement. It Seems a Little Low for the Extent of My Injuries. What Should I Do?
It is a common tactic of insurance companies to offer a quick, low-ball settlement that does not reflect the full extent of the victim’s damages, including costs of ongoing medical care, loss of wages, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. They bank on the theory that the injured party will prefer a quick… Read More