If you are involved in a car accident, your life and health can suddenly take a change for the worse. Although insurance and medical care are in place to mitigate and eliminate the chances of sustaining serious long-term injuries, you have to seek medical care...
What if you’re the passenger in a rideshare auto accident?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Sep 17, 2019 | Auto Accident
Although Uber has only been around since the year 2009, these ridesharing companies have become incredibly popular in the last few years. With their increasing presence on the road, Uber and Lyft vehicles do get into auto accidents from time to time. What are the...
Prevent Insurance Adjusters From Lowballing Your Auto Accident Claim
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Sep 10, 2019 | Auto Accident
Fortunately, you survived your car accident. But you may regret dealing with the aftermath of a car accident if you try to reach a fair settlement with insurance companies on your own. The insurance companies know that the laws can be complicated and it is difficult...
Possible Long Term Effects Of Children Involved In Car Accidents
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Sep 3, 2019 | Auto Accident
Car accidents are always an unfortunate situation to get into because there are both immediate and long-term repercussions to consider. While the dynamic is different for adults, children in car accidents have it worse in some ways. The following consequences are what...
Common injuries suffered in a rear-end collision
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Aug 27, 2019 | Auto Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a rear-end collision occurs every eight seconds in the United States. They also make up one-third of all car accidents in the USA. These accidents often occur when drivers are distracted by...
What evidence is important for personal injury claims?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Aug 20, 2019 | Auto Accident, Hit and Run Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury
In Florida, all accident and personal injury claims must be handled quickly and effectively if you want to maximize your chances of getting adequately compensated for your injuries. Gathering evidence can be a challenge but will be crucial towards the success of your...
Who needs uninsured motorist coverage?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Aug 13, 2019 | Auto Accident, Hit and Run Accident, Personal Injury
When shopping for auto insurance, there are different types of coverage that you should consider adding to your policy. Some coverages are required by law and some are not, and it can be confusing trying to decide what coverages you need and those you can live...
What Affects the Compensation for Personal Injury Claims?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Jul 30, 2019 | Auto Accident, Hit and Run Accident, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Negligent Security, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Injury
Personal injuries can occur almost anywhere, such as in a car, on someone else’s property, or at work. If you have been injured in an accident resulting from another party’s carelessness and are thinking of seeking compensation, you are probably very curious about how...
How can Social Media affect your personal injury case?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jul 23, 2019 | Auto Accident, Hit and Run Accident, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Negligent Security, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
Social media provides a great platform where people can connect with friends and share a lot of things about their lives. But one of the most interesting things it is that, once you post or relay certain information, it’s almost impossible to keep it under wraps or...
Auto Accidents and the Effects of Concussions
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Jul 16, 2019 | Auto Accident, Hit and Run Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain injuries are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States. Data indicates that motor vehicle crashes are responsible for about a third of all injuries and fatalities each year.