Personal Injury Blog

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

Bill Allen | May 14, 2021 | Car Accidents

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 | Florida Law

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 | Common Personal Injury Issues

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 | Personal Injury Questions

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 | Personal Injury Questions

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 | Florida Law

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 | Florida Law

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