You’ve Just Been Bitten By A Dog… Now What?

According to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur in the U.S. each year. While some of these bites only result in minor scratches, serious dog attacks can result in life-altering injuries, intense and lingering trauma, lifelong phobias,… read more

Wrongful Death: A Complete FAQ (Part 3 of 3)

In the last two posts, we’ve answered quite a lot of questions regarding wrongful death actions. But before you contact wrongful death attorneys to help you navigate through your case, it’s important to have a complete understanding of what exactly is involved in a wrongful… read more

Wrongful Death: A Complete FAQ (Part 2 of 3)

In the last post, we answered some common questions about wrongful death attorneys and actions. However, it’s important to have sufficient knowledge about wrongful death actions before taking one on behalf of a loved one. Here’s the second installment of our complete FAQ about wrongful… read more

Wrongful Death: A Complete FAQ (Part 1 of 3)

‘Wrongful death‘ is a term thrown around quite frequently in the legal industry. But before you can understand whether or not you have a case, it’s important to reach out to a Florida attorney to discuss the specific details of the incident. Navigating through a… read more

Bicycle Accidents And Personal Injury: What Victims Need To Know

It can be extremely dangerous to ride a bicycle when sharing the road with motor vehicles. In 2015 alone, approximately 467,000 American bicyclists suffered an injury, and 1,000 lost their lives in a fatal accident. Even biking in the designated lanes for bicyclists can be… read more

Damages That You Can Seek After An Auto Accident Injury

Injuries happen all the time. From car accidents alone, approximately 3 million people are injured every year on roadways in the United States. If you have been injured in an auto accident, it’s important to consider seeking legal assistance so that you can receive fair… read more

Can One Phone Call Really Make A Difference?

Someone stopped by our office the other day and asked us if talking to the ‘other insurance company’ was a good idea. We often get ‘walk-ins’ at our office, and even though we make appointments in the interest of efficiency, we love when people feel… read more

Accident Checklist For Your Glove Compartment

Be prepared:  Keep this checklist in your glove compartment along with an instant camera if you do not have a smartphone. Immediately after the accident: Once it is SAFE to do so:  At the scene: Make note of the following, that may be asked for later:… read more

What is a Diminished Value Claim?

At Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, we often get questions about Diminished Value Claims.  Diminished Value (DV) claims involve a claim for the difference between what a pre-accident car was worth, and the market value of the car, post-repair.  If the accident was clearly… read more

5 Reasons You Need Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers in Gainesville

We are often asked by our clients why an attorney is so important for a personal injury case.  It may be that the driver at fault is insured by a large, familiar insurance company that the client feels is a good company and therefore, must… read more

Trampoline Parks -What You Need To Know

Trampoline parks are popping up all over the place.  While we all want to allow our children to enjoy themselves in many forms of exercise, we can’t always predict the outcome of an event that may end in an injury.  Trampoline parks have what insurance… read more

Are there Dog Bite Laws in Florida?

Dogs are great companions. In fact, we love dogs so much, our dog Dexter is Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers’ own mascot! But sometimes, when dogs are trained incorrectly or when they are scared and vulnerable, they can lash out at humans and bite…. read more