Personal Injury
From Jacksonville.com: A 35-year-old pedestrian was in non-life-threatening condition after getting hit by an SUV at around 2:45pm on December 3, 2013 in the 10600 block of San Jose Boulevard in Jacksonville. A 57-year-old woman was killed and her daughter were injured as they were walking near the same location in September 2013. The man […]
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 […]
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 […]
Did you know that six out of every 10 falls happen at home? Without realizing it, many people let hazards which may contribute to falls accumulate around their homes, such as loose rugs, power and extension cords, rickety chairs, etc. These hazards endanger residents and guests alike. Many falls in the home could easily be […]
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, an average of 625 crashes took place EACH DAY on Florida roadways in 2011. A recent study by the Insurance Research Council also found that the odds that at least one party involved in an accident in Florida is an uninsured motorist (UM) or […]
From Jacksonville.com, September 17, 2013: “An empty train struck a 18-wheeler that was carrying 38,000 pounds of coleslaw Tuesday afternoon at Faye and Alta roads, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. No one was injured in the accident.” While the thought of such a thing may seem a little ridiculous–even funny–it is anything but. Thankfully, neither the two […]
From First Coast News: Esther Ohayon, 57, and her daughter Orly Ohayan, 16, were struck by a car while they were walking at the intersection of San Jose Boulevard and Haley Road on their way to the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Jacksonville on September 13, 2013. Sadly, Ms. Ohayan was killed in the incident, and her […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated September 2013 as “National Preparedness Month (NPM).” his year marks the 10th Anniversary of FEMA NPM and the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a formal proclamation of August 30, 2013 naming September as “National Preparedness Month,” President Barack Obama stated: “This month, as we reflect […]
Flashing lights and sirens directly behind your car may seem like enough “identification.” But if you ever feel you have reason to double check the identity of a police officer, you have the legal right to do so. Consider this September 9, 2013 story from First Coast News: CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — First Coast News got […]