What happens if you hit a pedestrian jaywalking? A pedestrian accident occurs when a pedestrian, someone walking, is hit by a car. When this occurs, pedestrian accidents are treated much like car accidents are handled. In Florida, these situations are handled by comparative law. This means that both the pedestrian and the driver are held […]
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Bicycle Injury Claims: How to Avoid Them
Avoiding bicycle injury claims It’s easy for us to think about the injury claims that come with car accidents, but many forget that no matter how one decides to travel, there is always a risk. This means cars, boats, bicycles, and yes, even walking. The best method of maintaining your lifestyle is prevention, and riding a […]
10 Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Causes of pedestrian accidents While most are very vocal (as they should be) about the dangers of car accidents, one must always be aware of the risk of being involved in, or even one of the causes of, pedestrian accidents. These causes are important for a few reasons: to be less likely to cause one, […]
Fire Prevention and Protection
Fire prevention and protection One of the most destructive forms of property damage is fire damage. Fires can destroy your home, damage your possessions, and put your loved ones in danger. For fire prevention and protection purposes, there are a few common sense habits you can get yourself into to minimize the chances of putting yourself and […]
How to Handle Fire Damage
How to handle fire damage When you’re faced with a fire in your home, the last thing you want to think about is the insurance company. Unfortunately, it is a necessary evil. However, there is something you can do: you can prepare. While a house fire is not necessarily inevitable, having the knowledge of how […]
Should I Get an Attorney After a Car Accident?
Should I get an attorney after a car accident? Getting into an automobile accident can be terrifying for those involved. When you are in that position, you’re not thinking about how your behavior might affect your insurance claim, or whether you need to contact your personal injury attorney. You’re thinking about the event that just […]
Rideshare Insurance in Florida: What Drivers Need to Know
Rideshare insurance in Florida Over the past few years, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have taken over the popularity of the taxi, mostly due to their ease of use: whip out your phone, put in the address you need to go to, and wait. These services also provide drivers with easy money – Uber […]
How Does Social Media Impact Your Lawsuit?
How does social media impact your lawsuit? Social media is still a fairly recent phenomenon, and trial courts all over the country are still attempting to figure out how to properly handle it. To give you an idea of the scope of the issue, here are some numbers: it is estimated that 73% of all […]
The Difference Between a Trial Attorney and a Personal Injury Lawyer
The difference between a trial attorney and a personal injury lawyer The moment one even thinks about getting involved in a lawsuit, they’re overwhelmed by advertisements for personal injury attorneys. Billboards, commercials, newspaper ads – you name it, there’s an advertisement for a personal injury lawyer on it. So, when it comes down to making […]