Personal Injury Blog

Bill Allen | December 20, 2022 | Slip & Fall Accidents

Schools have a legal duty to keep their premises safe for students, staff, and visitors. When a school fails to fix hazardous conditions, inspect the property often, or warn about known dangers, they may be responsible if someone is harmed because of their negligence.  A… read more

Bill Allen | December 6, 2022 | Car Accidents

No one plans on getting into an auto accident. However, if you are ever in this situation, it is good to know what the laws are surrounding accident reports and the next steps you will need to take to protect your rights.  The car accident… read more

Bill Allen | December 6, 2022 | Slip & Fall Accidents

Slip and falls are one of the most common personal injuries. While slips and falls may sound harmless enough, they are a leading cause of injury in death.  These accidents can lead to extensive medical bills and significant lost wages, not to mention pain and… read more

Bill Allen | December 5, 2022 | Car Accidents

If you were in a car accident, Florida’s no-fault insurance rules require you to pursue compensation from your own PIP insurance policy before you can file a claim against the at-fault party.  In fact, you can only seek compensation from the at-fault driver if you… read more

Bill Allen | November 28, 2022 | Motorcycle Accident

 Generally speaking, motorcycles are designed and regulated to maximize the safety of their riders. But the nature of motorcycles makes them inherently dangerous on many levels. Additionally, the safety of a motorcycle in any given road situation depends heavily on how safely the motorcyclist and… read more

Bill Allen | November 24, 2022 | Personal Injury

The cost of a personal injury accident can quickly escalate. HealthCare.gov says the average price of a broken leg is $7,500. On average, every day you spend in the hospital will cost an additional $10,000. These expenses are on top of the time you miss… read more

Bill Allen | November 24, 2022 | Car Accidents

In Florida in 2021, approximately ten people died every day in fatal car crashes. Ninety-three of those deaths occurred in Marion County.  Sadly, fatal car accidents occur for many reasons. Common causes of deadly car accidents include: Florida is a no-fault state for car accidents…. read more

Bill Allen | November 17, 2022 | Personal Injury

Most personal injury lawyers get paid by winning cases. If the attorney takes a case on a contingency fee, the lawyer must recover damages for their client to receive money for their work. In other words, if the lawyer does not win the case, they… read more

Bill Allen | November 16, 2022 | Car Accidents

When airbags work correctly, they save lives in car accidents. The NHTSA reports that frontal airbags saved over 40,000 lives between 1987 and 2017. Frontal airbags have been standard equipment in passenger cars since 1998 and 1999 for vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. Airbags are… read more

Bill Allen | November 9, 2022 | Personal Injury

A deposition is out-of-court, under oath testimony that you give during the pretrial evidence-gathering period known as discovery. If you have received a subpoena demanding that you give testimony at a deposition, you will probably face cross-examination by a personal injury lawyer whose purposes are… read more

Bill Allen | November 7, 2022 | Personal Injury

If you have ever been injured in an accident, you know that the road ahead is long and perilous. Whether you’re filling your time going to the doctor for an accident-related injury or spending endless hours on the phone with insurance companies, focusing on remedying… read more

Bill Allen | November 3, 2022 | Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycles are more dangerous than cars. Motorcyclists have little protection in a crash. Compared to vehicle occupants, they are 28 times more likely to die and four times more likely to get injured when they crash. This happens for many reasons. A higher power-to-weight ratio… read more