Personal Injury Blog

Bill Allen | August 25, 2021 | Car Accidents

Knowing how to keep kids safe in the car is essential. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents claim the lives of more American children every year than any other cause of death. One way Florida drivers can protect children is to follow the state’s child car seat… read more

Bill Allen | August 11, 2021 | Florida Law

Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable on the road. When they’re involved in motorcycle accidents, they often suffer serious injuries. The death rate for motorcycle accidents is 29 times greater than the death rate for car accidents. Even if you survive a motorcycle accident, your injuries… read more

Bill Allen | July 20, 2021 | Car Accidents

A motorcycle rider may sustain a variety of injuries during a motorcycle crash. Injuries may include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Unfortunately, the motorcycle offers minimal protection from injuries during a collision.  Road rash is another common motorcycle accident injury that… read more

Bill Allen | July 19, 2021 | Motorcycle Accident

You should always consult a lawyer after being hurt in a motorcycle accident, regardless of the severity of your injuries or the facts of your case. Learning about your legal rights is the best defense against unfair and bad faith insurance tactics. Furthermore, hiring a… read more

Bill Allen | July 14, 2021 | Car Accidents

Yielding the right of way means allowing other drivers to proceed in front of your vehicle. For example, stopping at a yield sign before merging into another lane is yielding the right of way. Failing to yield the right of way is a traffic offense… read more

Bill Allen | July 13, 2021 | Product Liability

When you purchase a product, you do not expect that product to cause you harm. You expect the product to work as advertised. Unfortunately, defective products cause catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. If a defective product caused your injury or the death of a family… read more

Bill Allen | June 8, 2021 | Car Accidents

Illegal street racing increased in many areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. With fewer cars on the road, drivers felt more comfortable engaging in unlawful street competitions. However, street racing has been a problem for a long time.  Street racing is extremely dangerous for drivers, passengers,… read more

Bill Allen | June 7, 2021 | Personal Injury

You should treat back pain seriously until you determine what is causing the pain. If the injury or condition is not diagnosed and treated, you could sustain permanent disabilities and impairments. Spinal stenosis is a serious medical condition that can have long-term implications.  Spinal Stenosis… read more

Bill Allen | June 4, 2021 | Car Accidents

If you are involved in a car accident in Ocala, Florida, you must stop your vehicle. The law requires you to render aid and exchange information with the other driver. If a traffic accident results in a traffic fatality, personal injury, or property damage of… read more

Bill Allen | June 2, 2021 | Car Accidents

Florida’s Wireless Communications While Driving Law took effect on July 1, 2019. Florida Statute §316.305 makes it illegal for anyone to text while driving. Police officers may now pull a driver over and issue a traffic ticket for texting while driving. What is the Penalty… read more

Bill Allen | May 29, 2021 | Car Accidents

If you were not hurt in a car accident in Florida, it is unlikely that you have the standing to sue the other driver, even if that driver caused the car accident. Florida is a no-fault state for automobile insurance. The state’s no-fault insurance laws… read more

Bill Allen | May 25, 2021 | Car Accidents

Most individuals believe they know what they should and should not do after a car accident in Florida. However, the moments following a motor vehicle accident can be confusing and overwhelming. You may be in shock or severely injured. The steps you take after a… read more