FAQs
What Are Some Ways That Head-on Collisions Can Be Prevented in Gainesville and Ocala?
As an accident attorney for the Gainesville and Ocala area and it’s surrounding rural communities, I can say that this is a very important question and topic, as head-on collisions are very serious and can often cause fatalities and serious injury. In addition, head-on crashes occur more commonly on rural roads. Most of the… Read More
What Are the Penalties for Illegally Passing a School Bus in the State of Florida?
Passing a school bus either when it is stopped or when it is preparing to stop is illegal because of the danger it poses to children entering or exiting the bus. You should always be alert when driving behind a school bus because of this risk. If a driver illegally passes a school bus… Read More
What Are the Rules in Florida Regarding Stopping for a School Bus?
As an accident attorney I can tell you that this is a good question to ask especially now at the beginning of the school year in Alachua County. Here is the information on rules regarding stopping for school buses: You should always stop for a school bus with its lights flashing; except if you… Read More
What Can I Be Reimbursed for in a Slip and Fall Case?
As with other types of personal injury cases, an injured person from slip and fall accident in Florida is entitled to be compensated or reimbursed for: Out-of-pocket expenses for medical bills, therapy, prescription drugs, etc (present and future) Lost wages (present and future) Pain and Suffering Inconvenience Mental anguish Loss of ability to work… Read More
What Causes Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by any type of incident that results in a blow or jolt to the head. That being said, some accidents cause TBIs more often than others. Some of the more common causes of traumatic brain injuries include: Slip and fall accidents Car, truck, or motorcycle accidents Pedestrian accidents… Read More
What Could Happen If My Dog Bites Someone?
As an attorney specializing in dog bites with almost 40 years of experience, I have seen the devastating effects of these attacks. As a dog owner, you may be strictly liable to the victim for damages including: medical costs, and pain and suffering, regardless of whether this was the first attack. Hospital bills alone… Read More
What Damages Can I Claim?
Damages may be economic and non-economic, and may include but are not limited to: Past, current, and future medical expenses for injuries that occurred in the accident, including the cost of long-term health care Accessibility devices such as wheelchairs and lifts, and home renovations that are required for accessibility, such as ramps Lost wages… Read More
What Do I Do at a Four Way Stop? What Are the Rules in Gainesville?
According to Florida law, Florida Statutes Section 316.123, when you are approaching a four way stop, the first person to come to a complete stop is given the right to pull through the intersection. If more than one person stops at the same time, the person to the right has the right-of-way and may… Read More
What Do I Do at a Yield Sign? What Are The Rules?
According to Florida law, Florida Statutes Section 316.123, when approaching a yield sign, you should first slow down and possibly stop in order to see what the other cars are doing. The cars already in the intersection or highway have the right-of-way and you should yield to them, not the other way around. If… Read More
What Should I Do if There is Chinese Drywall in My Home?
As a attorney my advice is: If you believe or find indicators of Chinese drywall in your home, there are a few steps to follow: Call an environmental testing company. These companies can verify that your drywall is in fact Chinese drywall and then you can begin to take legal steps from there. Think… Read More