Archive for October, 2013
From Jacksonville.com: The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles now offers those involved in minor traffic accidents an online portal designed specifically for drivers involved in crashes that do not warrant a police report. The online reporting form is available at www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/misc/CrashReport. This online form was designed to facilitate the process of submitting required accident […]
On October 12, 2013, NorthEscambia.com reported that Florida legislators are considering alternatives to the state’s no-fault auto insurance coverage for personal injury suffered in accidents, while a 2012 law designed to remove fraud from the system remains in legal limbo. The new legislation could be presented as early as November 2013. The 2012 law signed by […]
From Jacksonville.com: Jacksonville city planners designed the city with its growing number of fast-moving vehicles in mind. They did not consider, however, the growing number of aging Americans born during the “Baby Boom,” who are also continuing to “get around,” often on foot. This has led to a serious, largely overlooked problem: Older pedestrians simply […]
A will ensures that your assets are distributed according to your personal specifications. Floridians may have one of five types of wills: Simple will. A simple will provides for probate assets to be distributed to the beneficiary, usually a spouse). A simple will is typically not enough, and will likely have to go through Florida probate court. Complex will. A […]
If a settlement could not be reached through pre-trial mediation, then your Jacksonville accident case will go to trial. The following is a list of what you might expect if that happens. Jury selection. A jury of your peers will be selected, and will be asked a series of questions during a phase known as voir […]
An experienced accident attorney will typically do everything possible to get you the best possible settlement for your case, as avoiding trial is often the preferable option. Sometimes, however, a jury trial offers the best options for a favorable resolution. Here is a list of the steps you can expect your attorney to go through […]