Personal Injury Blog

Bill Allen | November 27, 2017 | Car Accident Lawyer Near Gainesville Florida

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

Bill Allen | November 17, 2017 | Car Accident Lawyer Near Gainesville Florida

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

Bill Allen | November 8, 2017 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

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

Bill Allen | October 13, 2017 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

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

Bill Allen | September 25, 2017 | Dog Bite Injury Lawyer Near Gainesville 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

Bill Allen | September 21, 2017 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

One would think that this is a huge variety of claims that a Personal Injury Lawyer in Ocala might experience, but it’s actually not the case.  While each case is different with respect to injury or personal experience, there are really 5 common cases that… read more

Bill Allen | September 7, 2017 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

It is common in personal injury claims that the negotiation of the value of your case does not begin until you are finished with any medical treatment and all of your injuries and damages have been identified, evaluated and addressed. The claim process begins when… read more

Bill Allen | September 3, 2017 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

There are several reasons that liens exist from medical bills for  treatment after your auto accident.  Because Personal Injury Protection (PIP) pays at the most 80% of any accident-related treatment, most people want their own health insurance to pay the balance so that the hospital… read more

Bill Allen | August 25, 2017 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News

When you’ve had an auto accident, the claim process can be more stressful than the actual event. There are a lot of different factors and people involved and often, the insurance companies can take longer than necessary to process a claim. So, how long does… read more

Bill Allen | August 23, 2017 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News

Injuries can occur to anyone at any time. When they do, necessary medical treatment, loss of income, pain, and unexpected suffering can occur as a consequence. What can someone expect to recover in a settlement if they choose to hire an attorney? While there is… read more

Bill Allen | August 22, 2017 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News

Negligent security claims occur when someone is injured on another property due to a lack of security. In Florida, those who own property are expected to provide the appropriate measures to keep people safe while they are on the property. Failure to do so can… read more

Bill Allen | August 16, 2017 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

According to the Middle District Court of Florida, emails from an attorney to their client that make their way to or through a client’s work email address may LOSE the attorney-client privilege, and therefore, would be ‘discoverable’ should the case end up in court.  If… read more