Personal Injury Blog

Bill Allen | May 22, 2023 | Personal Injury

Society has an interest in making sure that people can trust their attorneys not to disclose private communications. The attorney-client privilege prevents compelled disclosure of your communications with your attorney.  This includes protection from disclosures to parties such as business associates, competitors, government agencies, and… read more

Bill Allen | May 18, 2023 | Brain Injuries

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive and degenerative brain disease that, instead of resulting from a virus or other pathogen, is caused by repeated head trauma. Doctors do not fully understand exactly how CTE begins or evolves, but they know that a history of… read more

Jenelyn | May 17, 2023 | Workplace Accidents

Suffering a serious injury can be a painful and distressing experience. It can get even worse, however, if you lost your job due to injury. Fortunately, Florida allows you to claim compensation for lost earnings under certain circumstances. You can even seek compensation for estimated… read more

Bill Allen | May 13, 2023 | Car Accidents

It is impossible to determine exactly how much money you can receive from an Ocala, Florida, car accident without knowing the details of your claim. Even then, forecasting can be difficult. It is possible, however, to explain the factors that determine compensation as a passenger…. read more

Bill Allen | May 10, 2023 | Florida Law

Florida’s right-of-way laws are meant to keep drivers and their loved ones safe as they travel throughout the state. In Florida, no one has the right of way. That’s because state law only mentions who is required to yield the right of way. Consequently, this… read more

Bill Allen | May 5, 2023 | Personal Injury

The Florida Legislature passed sweeping tort reform this year. On March 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 837 into law. Governor DeSantis said tort reform was necessary to prevent predatory practices by trial lawyers and reduce frivolous personal injury lawsuits. The new law impacts… read more

Bill Allen | May 4, 2023 | Workplace Accidents

A workplace accident can cause severe injuries, leading to significant medical expenses and lost wages. As a result, you could be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. You might also have a third-party claim depending on the circumstances surrounding your work injury.  Knowing what to do… read more

Bill Allen | April 27, 2023 | Personal Injury

If you suffer an injury caused by an employee or agent of the City of Gainesville, FL, can you file a lawsuit against the city? It depends, but most of the time you can. Suing a city for negligence, for example, is possible, but the… read more

Bill Allen | April 13, 2023 | Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycles have a reputation for being dangerous. You zoom around sitting on top of a combustion engine without anything to protect your fragile human body from the dangers of the road. But just how dangerous are motorcycles? The truth is that motorcycles do pose more… read more

Bill Allen | April 7, 2023 | Car Accidents

Florida uses no-fault auto insurance. Under Florida law, car accident victims can only sue at-fault drivers when they exceed their policy limits or suffer a “serious injury” as defined by state law. This generally means that only high-value claims get asserted against at-fault drivers and… read more

Bill Allen | April 5, 2023 | Car Accidents

If you have been in a car accident in Florida, you may be wondering if you can rent a car to use while yours is being repaired. The good news is that, in many cases, you can get a rental car after accident.  However, there… read more

Bill Allen | March 31, 2023 | Motorcycle Accident

Many motorcycle accidents result in permanent and catastrophic injuries. If you’ve been seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident, you might have bills piling up, be out of work, and need money immediately.  While you may want to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party, you… read more