Personal Injury Blog

Bill Allen | February 6, 2023 | Slip & Fall Accidents

Sidewalks provide safe options for walking, jogging, and running throughout Ocala. However, when a sidewalk is uneven or broken, you could slip, trip, and fall on the sidewalk. Who is responsible for your damages when you trip and fall on uneven sidewalks in Ocala, Florida? … read more

Bill Allen | February 6, 2023 | Car Accidents

Let’s say you were just involved in a minor fender bender car accident in Gainesville, Florida. The other driver may have convinced you not to report the accident to the police because they said they didn’t want to report the accident to their insurance company…. read more

Bill Allen | February 6, 2023 | Bicycle Accidents

Do you know what your spleen does? Unless you’re in the medical field, you probably don’t. But despite the common misconception that it’s an unimportant organ, the spleen is a vital part of your immune system. You can live without it, but it’s difficult and… read more

Bill Allen | January 26, 2023 | Personal Injury

A personal injury is harm caused by another person. Personal injury cases include physical injuries, financial losses, and emotional distress. Negotiating a personal injury settlement is the most common way to resolve claims. Personal injury settlements range from a few thousand dollars to millions of… read more

Bill Allen | January 25, 2023 | Car Accidents

Florida reported 3,400 fatalities from traffic crashes in 2022. The early estimates for traffic fatalities in the United States are 20,095 deaths in the first half of 2022. Sadly, traffic fatalities occur at a rate of about 111 deaths per day. A person dying due… read more

Bill Allen | January 12, 2023 | Car Accidents

Allstate is a leading car insurance company in the United States. If you are in a traffic accident in Florida, there is a chance you might need to file a Gainesville car accident claim with Allstate. Below is some information that can help you with… read more

Bill Allen | January 8, 2023 | Personal Injury \ Worker’s Compensation

Being injured at work can create financial stress in addition to the pain and suffering caused by the injury. If you were injured on the job, you might wonder whether to file a workers’ comp claim or a personal injury claim. In some cases, you… read more

Bill Allen | January 5, 2023 | Premises Liability

A person who owns or controls real estate (land, buildings, and fixtures) owes a duty of care to people who are legally present on their property. If you suffer an injury on their property due to a dangerous condition, you might qualify for personal injury… read more

Bill Allen | January 4, 2023 | Personal Injury

Personal injury cases can become complicated when a lot of people are involved. For example, a car accident case gets confusing when it’s a multi-car pileup on the highway that leads to complex lawsuits. Each party involved will likely try to pin the blame on… read more

Bill Allen | January 4, 2023 | Florida Law

Contingency fee arrangements have made legal services accessible to countless personal injury victims.  In years past, lawyers routinely required the deposit of large retainers and the payment of hourly fees to represent injury victims. Those who did not have these financial resources may have been… read more

Bill Allen | January 3, 2023 | Personal Injury

It is devastating to suffer from an injury that changes your life. Whether it happened in a second or over time, it may be hard to take the first step to get legal help. Luckily, many personal injury law firms have caring staff like lawyers,… read more

Bill Allen | January 2, 2023 | Premises Liability

Many homeowners assume that workers’ compensation covers injuries if a worker gets hurt while working on their property. While it might be true that the injured worker could be entitled to workers’ comp benefits, it is also a possibility that the homeowner is liable for… read more