Personal Injury

Bill Allen | August 19, 2024 | Personal Injury

Dog ownership carries significant responsibilities. One of the most serious situations a dog owner can face is a dog biting someone on your property. Dog bite cases are taken seriously in Florida. But what happens if a dog bites someone on your property in Gainesville,… read more

Bill Allen | August 7, 2024 | Personal Injury

Many personal injury cases are based on negligence. However, some cases involve intentional torts. An intentional tort is an act someone does with the intent of causing harm to someone. Many times, intentional torts lead to criminal cases, but not always. However, the criminal case… read more

Bill Allen | July 31, 2024 | Personal Injury

Accidents and injuries happen every day, but burn injuries are among the most painful a person can suffer. Treatment can also be incredibly painful, and burns may cause lasting harm, like nerve damage and scarring, depending on the severity of the injury. If you’re injured… read more

Bill Allen | July 25, 2024 | Personal Injury

Thousands of students live in dorm rooms on Florida college campuses. They call the dorms home for the school year. Unfortunately, students can be injured while attending college. When a dorm room or campus injury occurs, the student may be eligible for compensation for their… read more

Bill Allen | July 19, 2024 | Personal Injury

Personal injury cases against universities are more common than you might imagine. These claims frequently arise from injuries caused by dangerous property conditions, assaults, and acts of negligence. The process of filing a lawsuit against a university is often subject to special concerns, including vicarious… read more

Bill Allen | July 5, 2024 | Personal Injury

If you’ve recently been in an accident and you’re experiencing pain in your chest alongside other unusual symptoms, you may be wondering whether you’ve fractured your sternum. A sternum fracture is a serious medical event, and knowing its most common symptoms can help you determine… read more

Bill Allen | July 2, 2024 | Personal Injury

You’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, and you need an attorney – but what kind? If you’ve ever watched television, you know there are trial lawyers, litigators, defense and prosecution lawyers, and people who practice corporate law. Are they all the same… read more

Bill Allen | June 24, 2024 | Personal Injury

Can you fire your personal injury lawyer in the middle of your claim and hire a new one? The short answer to this question is yes. After all, you are the client. Certain restrictions may apply, however. You might also owe your former lawyer some… read more

Bill Allen | June 13, 2024 | Personal Injury

When you have a legal matter, you may wonder whether you can afford an attorney in Gainesville, FL. A personal injury or accident is an example of a legal matter where an experienced attorney can be very helpful.  However, if you have been out of… read more

Bill Allen | May 21, 2024 | Personal Injury

As a general statement, personal injury law works the same way for college students as it does for anyone else. Special concerns often arise, however, when the injury occurs on a college campus. Unique concerns such as campus security, administrative policies, and institutional responsibilities can… read more

Bill Allen | May 14, 2024 | Personal Injury

Is it possible to get out of a verbal settlement agreement? There is no “yes” or “no” answer to this question that applies under every circumstance.  The general answer is that verbal agreements are legally binding (meaning you can’t back out) as long as: Let… read more

Bill Allen | May 7, 2024 | Personal Injury

Parents worry about many things when they send their children to college. They may worry about whether their children will make good decisions and do school work. However, an increasing fear for many parents of college students is hazing. They fear their child will be… read more