FAQs
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Commercial or Big Truck Accident?
This is one of the reasons that big truck accidents are more complex and complicated. There can be a variety of people and companies that can be held liable in the event of an accident when someone is hurt in a truck wreck. Whether it is your local delivery pick up truck or the… Read More
What’s the Difference Between Economic and Non-Economic Compensation in a Medical Malpractice Case?
This is a question I commonly receive as a local and experienced med mal attorney in Gainesville, here are the differences: The best way to think about economic and non-economic damages is that one is more tangible or certain than the other. Both are “real” damages, but one is more easily seen or grasped…. Read More
What Will Happen if I Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer During a Florida Traffic Stop?
Many attorneys recommend that clients refuse to take a breath or blood test when they are accused or suspected of driving under the influence for the first time in Florida. If you agree to take the test and fail, you will lose your license. In addition, the prosecutor can use this evidence to prove… Read More
What Should I Do if I Tripped and Fell on an Unmarked Curb in Front of a Store and Was Seriously Injured?
In any kind of “premises liability” or trip and fall, or slip and fall case in Florida, whether the accident occurred at a shopping mall, business restroom, or walking down the street; the steps to take if you feel you were injured because a business was at fault, for the most part are similar….. Read More
What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage Insurance and Why Do I Need It?
Insurance is a topic that I feel extremely passionate about based on my 37 years of doing all I can to fight for justice for the injured as an accident attorney! Please read about my full insurance tips and recommendations in this Library Article. Beware, even if you are completely innocent in an accident,… Read More
What is the Penalty for Failing to Stop for a School Bus in Florida and Are There Any Other Consequences?
As an accident attorney, that has seen the devastating effects of school bus accidents involving a child hit by a car, I can say that this is an important topic to be reminded of as school is starting. Below I have given the penalties, however, keep in mind the biggest penalty is not the… Read More
What is the Law in Florida for Using Blinkers When Making a Turn?
Florida law is very clear about this, and violation of failing to use turning signals properly can result in a traffic ticket. Below is a summary of the laws, for more information see, Turning Signals; Know the Law for Safe Driving. As an accident attorney I know how important it is for a driver… Read More
What Does Capping in a Med Mal Case Mean?
As an experienced med mal attorney and sports fan, perhaps the easiest way to explain a cap in a lawsuit is to look at sports. The National Football League places a “salary cap” on all of its teams, which means that no team may spend more than a certain amount of money when putting… 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 Premises Liability?
Briefly, Premises Liability is a broad legal category of cases which refer to situations when an individual is injured on a property or premise and the owner of the property is held liable for the injury. Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall cases in Florida fall under the category of premises liability. Jeffrey Meldon… Read More
