FAQs
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
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 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 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
I Was Sitting at a Stop Light in Ocala and Was Rear-ended by Another Car. Is the Driver That Hit Me Responsible for My Damages?
Probably yes, because in Florida there is a presumption that a driver who rear-ended another vehicle was the sole cause of the crash. This means, if it is shown that the accident was due solely to the other driver’s negligence when he rear-ending you (and you were simply waiting at a stop light and… Read More