FAQs
What is a Bad Faith Insurance Claim? Do I Have a Claim?
Bad Faith lawsuits can be difficult to understand, primarily because the party being sued, the insurance carrier was not involved in the originally disputed incident. Instead, the carrier is sued for Bad Faith because of how it (mis)handled the original incident after it has occurred. Perhaps an example will help to clarify this confusing… Read More
What is a “Seat Belt Defense”?
There are legal consequences of not wearing a seat belt that should be taken into consideration in addition to the safety factor. One of them is called the seat belt defense. In Florida, insurance companies can claim a seat belt defense if the injured person was not wearing a seat belt at the time… Read More
What is “Inattention Blindness” and Can It Be Dangerous?
This is a very good question and one that is extremely relevant to everyone’s safety on the road in this day and age! Inattention blindness is a term coined by two researchers in the 90’s that is used to describe the phenomena when people do not see objects that are right in front of… Read More
What is PIP Insurance? What Does Florida Being a No-fault State Mean?
People are often confused about what PIP is, whose insurance company pays out the benefits in the event of an accident, and what is meant by Florida being a “no-fault” State. As a local personal injury attorney, here are the facts: PIP stands for Personal Injury Protection and under Florida law it is required… Read More
What is the Difference Between Personal Injury and Wrongful Death?
As an accident and wrongful death attorney in north central Florida with more than 30 years experience, I urge victims and their families to seek counsel from a knowledgeable attorney, who is experienced in handling such cases. Every wrongful death is individual. Feel free to give me a call at 800-373-8000 if you would… Read More
What Happens if I Was Hit by a Driver Who Has No Insurance?
It is a sad fact that if you are injured in an accident, even if you were not at fault, you may be stuck paying thousands of dollars in medical bills because the other driver had no insurance. An option to help reduce this risk is to carry Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage yourself. While it… Read More
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a type of brain injury that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. TBIs can range from mild to severe, and the associated complications are in direct proportion to the severity of the initial injury. The most common form of mild TBI is also known as a… 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
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