Car Accidents

Bill Allen | August 31, 2021 | Car Accidents

Florida law has a well-structured system for reporting car accidents. After an accident, police officers will either prepare an accident report or provide you with the form to file. If the police do not respond to your accident, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and… read more

Bill Allen | August 30, 2021 | Car Accidents

Have you been injured in a car accident in Ocala, Florida? You may be able to recover compensation for a variety of losses, including your medical bills.  Florida is currently a no-fault state. In Florida, you can begin pursuing compensation after an accident by filing… read more

Bill Allen | August 25, 2021 | Car Accidents

Knowing how to keep kids safe in the car is essential. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents claim the lives of more American children every year than any other cause of death. One way Florida drivers can protect children is to follow the state’s child car seat… read more

Bill Allen | July 20, 2021 | Car Accidents

A motorcycle rider may sustain a variety of injuries during a motorcycle crash. Injuries may include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Unfortunately, the motorcycle offers minimal protection from injuries during a collision.  Road rash is another common motorcycle accident injury that… read more

Bill Allen | July 14, 2021 | Car Accidents

Yielding the right of way means allowing other drivers to proceed in front of your vehicle. For example, stopping at a yield sign before merging into another lane is yielding the right of way. Failing to yield the right of way is a traffic offense… read more

Bill Allen | June 8, 2021 | Car Accidents

Illegal street racing increased in many areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. With fewer cars on the road, drivers felt more comfortable engaging in unlawful street competitions. However, street racing has been a problem for a long time.  Street racing is extremely dangerous for drivers, passengers,… read more

Bill Allen | June 4, 2021 | Car Accidents

If you are involved in a car accident in Ocala, Florida, you must stop your vehicle. The law requires you to render aid and exchange information with the other driver. If a traffic accident results in a traffic fatality, personal injury, or property damage of… read more

Bill Allen | June 2, 2021 | Car Accidents

Florida’s Wireless Communications While Driving Law took effect on July 1, 2019. Florida Statute §316.305 makes it illegal for anyone to text while driving. Police officers may now pull a driver over and issue a traffic ticket for texting while driving. What is the Penalty… read more

Bill Allen | May 29, 2021 | Car Accidents

If you were not hurt in a car accident in Florida, it is unlikely that you have the standing to sue the other driver, even if that driver caused the car accident. Florida is a no-fault state for automobile insurance. The state’s no-fault insurance laws… read more

Bill Allen | May 25, 2021 | Car Accidents

Most individuals believe they know what they should and should not do after a car accident in Florida. However, the moments following a motor vehicle accident can be confusing and overwhelming. You may be in shock or severely injured. The steps you take after a… read more

Bill Allen | May 14, 2021 | Car Accidents

Car crashes in Florida are very common. In 2019, there were 401,867 motor vehicle accidents statewide. Of these, 2,951 were fatal crashes, which resulted in 3,185 fatalities. In 2020, there were 4,560 car accidents in Alachua County, resulting in 48 traffic deaths. The odds of… read more

Bill Allen | December 15, 2020 | Car Accidents

Every year, thousands of Americans are killed in rear-end collisions and hundreds of thousands more are injured. In fact, a report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) several years ago noted that nearly half of all two-vehicle accidents are rear-end collisions. The report also… read more