Bill Allen | December 1, 2016 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News
Common Holiday Accidents and Injuries
As the year winds down, the winter months are often spent enjoying time with family and friends at various holiday functions and outings. In the hustle and bustle of last- minute holiday shopping and putting up holiday decorations, many people don’t realize that this time… read more
Bill Allen | November 1, 2016 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News
Negligence and Duty of Care in Personal Injury
There is no limit or cap to the types of accidents that can result in serious injury. Regardless of the type of accident, whether it be a car accident or slip and fall mishap, determining who is legally responsible for the injuries you’ve sustained usually… read more
Bill Allen | November 1, 2016 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News
Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Personal Injury Claim
If you’ve been injured in an accident and are unsure as to whether or not you have a personal injury case, your first plan of action should be to consult a lawyer. Should he or she find that you have grounds to pursue legal action,… read more
Bill Allen | October 1, 2016 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News
Traffic Deaths Increase in 2016
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revealed that traffic deaths have increased dramatically in 2016. According to their statistics, the first half of the year saw a 10.4% increase in fatal accidents—a surprising spike even after an unexpected increase in traffic deaths in 2015…. read more
Bill Allen | September 1, 2016 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News
Preparing For Your First Consultation
If you’ve sustained injuries from an accident, your first matter of business is speaking to a personal injury attorney to discuss whether you have a case and how to move forward in the legal process. Because your time is limited during a consultation, it’s best… read more
Bill Allen | August 1, 2016 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News
Understanding Failure to Maintain
Many trucking accidents are a result of some type of mechanical failure in the truck that can be caught and resolved by performing routine maintenance checks. Nearly 30 percent of collisions involving large commercial trucks are caused by a failure in its trucks and tires,… read more
Bill Allen | August 1, 2016 | Car Accidents
Accidents Caused by Drivers Playing Pokemon Go
The record-breaking mobile game Pokémon Go has had a profound impact on pop culture and entertainment, but unfortunately, it has been in the news for almost as many negative headlines as it has positive ones. One of the first unintended problems to emerge with the… read more
Bill Allen | July 1, 2016 | Slip & Fall Accidents
What to Consider When Starting a Slip and Fall Claim
If you suffered injuries after a slip and fall accident and are taking legal action, it is not enough to simply prove that the accident occurred. You must be able to show that the property owner failed to maintain his or her property reasonably safe,… read more
Bill Allen | June 1, 2016 | Truck Accidents
How to Avoid a Truck’s Blind Spots
In the hustle and bustle of a daily commute, it can be easy to forget the dangers large commercial trucks pose on the highway. Due to the sheer nature and size of a semi-truck, it’s extremely important that drivers take the necessary precautions to ensure… read more
Bill Allen | June 1, 2016 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News
Understanding Florida’s Car Accident Laws
You have every right to pursue compensation after suffering injuries from a car accident. Before taking legal action, however, it’s important that you understand the state’s laws surrounding filing lawsuits. In this blog, our car accident attorney in Gainesville explains how the different car accident… read more
Bill Allen | May 1, 2016 | Gainesville Personal Injury Law News
Understanding Comparative Negligence
If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by another individual’s negligence or recklessness, you’ll likely be pursuing compensation to relieve you of your injuries. Sometimes seeking a personal injury claim is easier than it sounds – especially when comparative negligence is a… read more
Bill Allen | May 1, 2016 | Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
Types of Damages in Personal Injury Cases
After sustaining injuries from an accident – whether it be a car accident, slip and fall accident, bicycle accident, or pedestrian accident – you have a right to take legal action and pursue justice in the form of compensation. Depending on your claim and the… read more