Personal Injury

Bill Allen | April 17, 2024 | Personal Injury

Hazing is a ritual commonly used by fraternities and sororities as part of an initiation into the organization. However, hazing has been subject to much debate lately as more and more college students are subjected to dangerous and potentially life-threatening activities. While some colleges have… read more

Bill Allen | March 26, 2024 | Personal Injury

Sports programs are a significant component of many colleges and universities in Florida. Many young athletes attend college on scholarships. Unfortunately, a sports injury can cut their sports career short. If that happens to you or your child, you might be able to sue the… read more

Bill Allen | March 4, 2024 | Personal Injury

The best lawyers have helped their clients get benefits and compensation for all manner of disabilities. Some disabilities, however, are more common than others. If you are dealing with a disability, there are signs that you will be approved for benefits. You will likely find… read more

Bill Allen | February 23, 2024 | Personal Injury

There are five major regions of the spine, including the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. A car accident, fall, or other personal injury accident can lead to damage to any of these spinal regions. While any spinal injury should be taken seriously, severe damage can… read more

Bill Allen | January 8, 2024 | Personal Injury

After a car accident or another kind of personal injury for which you are filing a personal injury claim, the insurance company responsible for paying your claim will probably ask for a recorded statement. The worst mistake you can make is to agree and proceed… read more

Bill Allen | January 5, 2024 | Personal Injury

A personal injury claim arises when one party becomes liable for compensating the victim of an injury. Typically, but not always, it is the at-fault party who bears liability. The two main ways of resolving a personal injury claim are out of court settlement and… read more

Bill Allen | December 22, 2023 | Personal Injury

Schools must take reasonable responsibility to ensure a tolerable study environment for their students. This responsibility is greater if the students are children, of course.  Even if you are an adult, however, the school bears some responsibility, especially if the perpetrator of the emotional distress… read more

Bill Allen | December 13, 2023 | Personal Injury

A tort is an act that causes injury to someone else. A tort claim is the pursuit of financial compensation by the victim against the party who caused their harm. Tort claims form the basis of personal injury law. An experienced personal injury lawyer can… read more

Bill Allen | November 27, 2023 | Personal Injury

While falls, car wrecks, and sports injuries cause the majority of the nation’s approximately 17,730 new cases of spinal cord injuries each year, the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) reports that approximately 4.3 percent of all spinal cord injuries are due to medical… read more

Bill Allen | November 24, 2023 | Personal Injury

Insurance companies pay most personal injury settlements. An auto insurer might pay a car accident settlement, for example, while a homeowner’s insurance company might pay out on a dog bite claim.  Nevertheless, you will probably need to negotiate for weeks or months to reach an… read more

Bill Allen | November 17, 2023 | Personal Injury

Experiencing a sexual assault on campus is an incredibly traumatic event. As well as dealing with the considerable emotional impact, you’re confronted with complex university policies and legal procedures that can be almost impossible to navigate alone.  In such sensitive instances, becoming aware of your… read more

Bill Allen | October 30, 2023 | Personal Injury

The WHO estimates that concussions occur each year at a rate of roughly 600 per 100,000. While many people get concussions as a result of hitting their heads in a sports-related injury, the causes for this mild form of traumatic brain injury are vast. While… read more