Personal Injury Blog

Bill Allen | July 13, 2021 | Uncategorized

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 | Uncategorized

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 | Uncategorized

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 2, 2021 | Uncategorized

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 14, 2021 | Uncategorized

Car crashes in Florida are very common. In 2019, there were 401,867 motor vehicle accidents statewide. Of these, 2,951 were fatal crashes, which resulted in 3,185 fatalities. In 2020, there were 4,560 car accidents in Alachua County, resulting in 48 traffic deaths. The odds of… read more

Bill Allen | April 27, 2021 | Uncategorized

Florida has a drunk driving problem. Florida’s rate of drunk driving and the number of deaths caused by drunk drivers in Florida exceed the national averages. As a result, Florida has strict laws and harsh penalties for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol…. read more

Bill Allen | April 19, 2021 | Uncategorized

Some people call their distracted driving “multitasking.” Drivers often believe they can perform two tasks simultaneously without decreasing performance. Unfortunately, that is not the case.  If you are texting while driving, your eyes leave the road and your hands are not on the steering wheel…. read more

Bill Allen | April 17, 2021 | Uncategorized

We are all used to seeing yellow school buses throughout the year transporting children to and from school or school-related activities. However, do you know the rules in Florida regarding stopping for a school bus? Surprisingly, many people don’t understand when they must stop for… read more

Bill Allen | April 16, 2021 | Uncategorized

ATVs and go-karts are popular throughout Florida, including Gainesville. Owners need to understand where they can legally operate and ride their off-road vehicles to avoid legal problems. Learning how Florida defines these vehicles is the first step to knowing where you can ride your ATV… read more

Bill Allen | April 7, 2021 | Uncategorized

A police officer is required to have a valid reason for pulling you over and detaining you. Otherwise, the traffic stop is unlawful. However, a traffic stop is not the time to argue this point with the police officer. Is Florida a stop and ID… read more

Bill Allen | April 6, 2021 | Uncategorized

It’s terrible to see flashing blue lights behind your vehicle. You know that you are being pulled over. You immediately begin to think about how much money this traffic ticket is going to cost you.  Most drivers receive one or more traffic tickets during their… read more

Bill Allen | March 31, 2021 | Uncategorized

Knowing the rules of the road in Florida is the key to driving safely and avoiding traffic tickets. One such rule that people often wonder about is their responsibilities at yield signs. What does it mean to yield, and what happens if you fail to… read more