Personal Injury Blog

Bill Allen | March 16, 2021 | Bicycle Accident Injury Lawyer Near Gainesville Florida

Bicyclists must obey traffic laws when they are riding on Gainesville roads and streets. However, can a bicyclist be charged with driving under the influence? Is a bicycle considered a “vehicle” for the purposes of a DUI charge in Florida? Let’s examine what a DUI… read more

Bill Allen | March 12, 2021 | Car Accident Lawyer Near Gainesville Florida

Many people enjoy alcoholic beverages in their homes and when they go out to restaurants, entertainment venues, and social gatherings. As long as you are of legal age, there is generally nothing illegal about consuming alcohol. However, if you drink and drive, you could be… read more

Bill Allen | March 10, 2021 | Florida Law

Tiger cubs are adorable and cute, but they grow to become ferocious animals. A tiger might become a tamer in captivity if it lives with humans, but it is still not domesticated. It will always be a wild animal. For that reason, Florida prohibits individuals… read more

Bill Allen | February 8, 2021 | Car Accident Lawyer Near Gainesville Florida

No one plans to be in a car accident. However, car crashes occur every day throughout Florida. If you are involved in a car wreck, try not to panic. Remain at the accident scene and call 911 to report the crash. You are required by… read more

Bill Allen | January 11, 2021 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

The brain stem is located in the posterior region of the brain. It serves as the main connective trunk between the brain and the spinal column in mammals, including human beings. This vital piece of human physiology controls various bodily functions, including breathing, digestion, and… read more

Bill Allen | December 31, 2020 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

Sometimes, we hear the word lawyer and sometimes we hear the word attorney. They mean the same thing, right? Or is there any difference between a lawyer and an attorney?  In common language, our day-to-day discussions, we probably mean the same thing when we talk… read more

Bill Allen | December 30, 2020 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

Some legal documents must be served on the individuals named in the lawsuit. In a personal injury case, the initial complaint must be served on the defendant. The defendant is the person or party being sued for damages. A personal injury lawsuit begins with the… read more

Bill Allen | December 29, 2020 | Product Liability

Over 99% of women of reproductive age who have ever been sexually active have used at least one form of birth control. One popular brand of intrauterine hormonal birth control, Mirena, has been associated with a collection of symptoms called the “Mirena crash.”  Hormonal birth… read more

Bill Allen | December 23, 2020 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

A common misconception among non-lawyers is that all lawyers are rich. Many lawyers dedicate their careers to public service work or non-profit advocacy. They earn reasonable salaries. But the practice of law can be a lucrative career, particularly for ambitious specialists. The list of the… read more

Bill Allen | December 17, 2020 | Car Accident Lawyer Near Gainesville Florida

Car accidents are the leading cause of fetal death of all causes related to maternal trauma. Hemorrhaging is a common complication of maternal trauma during pregnancy. Other potential injuries of pregnant occupants in car accidents include: separation of the placenta from the uterus, uterine tears… read more

Bill Allen | December 15, 2020 | Car Accidents

Every year, thousands of Americans are killed in rear-end collisions and hundreds of thousands more are injured. In fact, a report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) several years ago noted that nearly half of all two-vehicle accidents are rear-end collisions. The report also… read more

Bill Allen | December 14, 2020 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

One of the most important civic responsibilities American citizens have is jury duty. Trials by a jury of one’s peers are one of the building blocks of a successful democracy – one that citizens are required to participate in. Both defendants charged with crimes and… read more