Personal Injury Blog

Bill Allen | December 17, 2020 | Uncategorized

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 | Uncategorized

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 | Uncategorized

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

Bill Allen | December 12, 2020 | Uncategorized

Herniated discs are one of the most common injuries resulting from car accidents.  Common kinds of car accidents that can lead to herniated discs include: After an accident, you may feel pain and soreness all over. But what is a herniated disc and how do… read more

Bill Allen | December 11, 2020 | Uncategorized

Bronchiolitis obliterans, also called “popcorn lung,” is a severe, chronic lung disease that worsens over time. Popcorn lung damages the smallest airways of the lung called bronchioles. It is mainly caused by breathing in toxins over time.  Many different chemicals have been found to cause… read more

Bill Allen | December 9, 2020 | Uncategorized

Res Ipsa Loquitur is a legal theory that can help individuals recover the compensation they deserve after an injury caused by another person. The translation of the term is “the thing speaks for itself.” If you file a personal injury lawsuit regarding an accident or… read more

Bill Allen | December 8, 2020 | Uncategorized

Unfortunately, rear-end automobile collisions are very common events. They sometimes happen when one car is sitting still at an intersection and the other strikes from behind. Other times, a sudden attempted stop can result in a car crash when one vehicle is following another too… read more

Bill Allen | December 5, 2020 | Uncategorized

When two or more vehicles slam into each other, the collision creates an enormous force. That much force on a person’s body can cause numerous injuries. Car accident injuries can cause chronic pain, limited function, and long-term impairments.  The neck and back are vulnerable to… read more

Bill Allen | December 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

Unless you have been living in a media vacuum for the past ten years, you are probably familiar with GEICO auto insurance. They boast one of the largest television advertising budgets of any domestic company. Their ad campaigns include the wise-talking gecko, the absurdist cavemen,… read more

Bill Allen | December 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

Of course, concerned parents have a right to set up surveillance cameras to protect their children and their property, right? We’ve all seen the yard signs warning that “this home is protected” by security systems.  But what about hidden cameras that record a babysitter or… read more

Bill Allen | November 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

Individuals can sustain a variety of injuries in a Gainesville accident. Head trauma is one of the most common types of accident injuries. They can also be some of the worst and most debilitating injuries you can sustain in an accident.  Blunt force head trauma… read more

Bill Allen | November 12, 2020 | Uncategorized

Like many states, Florida has adopted a graduated licensing program and only issues driver’s licenses to teenagers who meet certain conditions. While many jurisdictions now use graduated licensing programs, details and requirements can vary from state to state.  And, given that some of the conditions… read more