Personal Injury Blog

Bill Allen | October 7, 2025 | Car Accidents

Most people associate “black boxes” with airplanes, but modern vehicles have them too. These devices, known as event data recorders (EDRs), quietly monitor and store critical information about how your car was operating in the moments before, during, and after a crash.  If you’ve been… read more

Bill Allen | September 29, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Trucking plays a huge role in moving goods across Florida and the entire United States. When large trucks are involved in accidents, understanding whether the truck was operating interstate or intrastate can make a big difference in a personal injury claim. These two types of… read more

Bill Allen | September 27, 2025 | Car Accidents

When you’re in a car accident, the last thing you want is confusion about how your medical bills and lost wages will be paid. Florida has a unique system for handling car accident claims, and understanding Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance is key. This article… read more

Bill Allen | September 25, 2025 | Florida Law

Florida is one of the most popular states for motorcyclists, but can you get a motorcycle license without a driver’s license in Florida? The answer is yes, but there are specific requirements and restrictions that apply.  Knowing the rules ahead of time can help you… read more

Bill Allen | September 23, 2025 | Truck Accidents

When someone asks, “Do I need a CDL to drive a box truck in Florida?,” the answer is not always a simple yes or no. It depends on several factors under federal and Florida law: the weight of the truck, what you are hauling, whether… read more

Bill Allen | September 21, 2025 | Settlements

After a car accident, one of the most common questions people ask is, “What would be a fair settlement?” It’s an understandable concern. Medical bills begin piling up, missed paychecks add stress, and the uncertainty of dealing with insurance companies makes life difficult. All these… read more

Bill Allen | September 19, 2025 | Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycles symbolize freedom on the open road, but also come with responsibilities, including following traffic laws. One behavior that often raises eyebrows is when riders use a license plate that flips or mount their plates backward. Some may consider flipping license plates harmless, but Florida… read more

Bill Allen | September 17, 2025 | Florida Law

In Gainesville, Florida, it is illegal to drive with only one headlight. Florida law mandates that all motor vehicles display two functioning headlights that emit a white light, one on each side of the front of the vehicle. This requirement is codified under Florida Statutes… read more

Bill Allen | September 15, 2025 | Personal Injury

Causation is one of the four elements of negligence, which is typically the basis for many Florida personal injury claims.  This element requires proving a direct and legally sufficient link between the defendant’s negligent act and the plaintiff’s injury to establish liability for damages. Causation… read more

Bill Allen | September 12, 2025 | Wrongful Death

Coping with the death of a loved one is never easy, but the situation can be even more difficult when someone else is responsible for your loved one’s death. When this happens, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover compensation… read more

Bill Allen | September 11, 2025 | Car Accidents

It is impossible to travel through Gainesville or around town without encountering an intersection. Despite safety infrastructure like traffic lights, street lamps, and other devices aimed at making intersections safer, side-impact and other collisions still occur at intersections. Some of Gainesville’s intersections have seen more… read more

Bill Allen | September 9, 2025 | Slip & Fall Accidents

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident in Gainesville, FL, the law gives you certain rights and protections. However, the insurance company will be looking for every opportunity to minimize the value of your claim. You need a strong advocate on your… read more