Personal Injury Blog

Bill Allen | February 4, 2022 | Car Accidents

Florida law requires drivers to have a minimum amount of no-fault insurance (Personal Injury Protection) coverage. The minimum coverage amount of PIP insurance is $10,000 in medical and disability benefits and $5,000 in death benefits.  PIP benefits cover specific damages caused by an automobile accident,… read more

Bill Allen | February 2, 2022 | Car Accidents

You could be sued for a car accident if your liability insurance company refuses to settle an accident claim. Motorists can be financially liable for damages they cause in a car crash.  Therefore, you could be responsible for paying an accident victim’s medical bills, lost… read more

Bill Allen | February 1, 2022 | Wrongful Death

If your family member died because of another party’s negligent or wrongful acts, you could have a wrongful death case. Surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for their losses caused by the untimely death of their loved ones. The best way to know… read more

Bill Allen | January 31, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

It’s common for people to defer to their doctor’s medical advice and recommendations. After all, a doctor spends years in medical school and residency programs and completes national board exams designed to test their skills. While your doctor might know best when it comes to… read more

Bill Allen | January 20, 2022 | Personal Injury

A personal injury claim arises out of the legal duties imposed by the law on everyone. These duties protect everyone from exposure to an unreasonable risk of injury or death. When a person or business violates these duties, the injured person may be able to… read more

Bill Allen | January 18, 2022 | Personal Injury Questions

Claims involving catastrophic injuries (which usually involve severe spine damage, neck and back damage, brain damage, or the loss of extremities) are all too common, even more so than a few decades ago.   The increase in catastrophic injuries is actually due to advances in modern… read more

Bill Allen | December 26, 2021 | Florida Law

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that over 2,500 lives could be saved each year if everyone buckles their seatbelt while riding in a moving vehicle. Unfortunately, some people still believe that seatbelt laws don’t apply to backseat passengers. While there is evidence… read more

Bill Allen | December 23, 2021 | Car Accidents

One of the strongest pieces of evidence after a car accident is an official police report.  These reports contain a neutral, third-party account of witness and driver statements, along with an officer’s own visual impression of the accident.  Why Are Car Accident Reports Important? In… read more

Bill Allen | December 22, 2021 | Negligence

Negligence is the legal basis for many personal injury lawsuits. A person is negligent when they fail to act as a reasonable person and injure another party.  You’ll need to show that this reasonable person standard was violated in order to succeed in your personal… read more

Bill Allen | December 21, 2021 | Car Accidents

The term “car crash” brings to mind images of speeding cars smashing into each other. However, according to the National Safety Council, tens of thousands of crashes occur in parking lots each year, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries.  Gainesville drivers should… read more

Bill Allen | December 20, 2021 | Personal Injury

You are required to prove standing to sue before you can bring a personal injury lawsuit before a court. Without standing, a court can refuse to hear your case. Standing is required by both the U.S. Constitution and state laws. The doctrine of standing is… read more

Bill Allen | December 9, 2021 | Car Accidents

Being involved in a car accident can impact your life in a number of ways. If your car accident results in injury, you will likely be left with medical bills. Your injuries can also prevent you from working. This will add to your financial difficulties… read more