Personal Injury

Bill Allen | July 12, 2023 | Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another, a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer can help you decide if filing a claim or lawsuit is the right course of action. Before attending your initial consultation, it’s important to… read more

Bill Allen | June 22, 2023 | Personal Injury

Most personal injury cases settle out of court. Sometimes personal injury victims negotiate, then file a lawsuit, and then settle out of court while litigation is pending. This is more common than most people think. A few cases will proceed all the way to trial…. read more

Bill Allen | June 16, 2023 | Personal Injury

A juror is an important part of our justice system, ensuring fair and unbiased decision making. Jurors are essential to the process of reaching a verdict and acting as representatives for their community.  In order to participate in this vital role, there are several legal… read more

Bill Allen | June 6, 2023 | Personal Injury

It is very common to sue an individual or a company for a personal injury claim. Government tort claims, however, involve a different set of rules and restrictions. Under the principle of sovereign immunity, you cannot sue the government without its permission. In the State… read more

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 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 | 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 | March 29, 2023 | Personal Injury

Sustaining an injury due to someone else’s negligence can be a traumatic experience that leaves a lasting impact on your life. In such cases, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and suffering. However, the process of… read more

Bill Allen | March 28, 2023 | Personal Injury

When you purchase an insurance policy, you expect the insurance company to cover your losses in case of an accident. Unfortunately, insurance adjusters are not always eager to pay out personal injury claims.  In fact, they have a variety of tactics that they use to… read more

Bill Allen | March 23, 2023 | Personal Injury

Personal injury claims in Gainesville, FL, often involve negligence. Negligence occurs when someone fails to take reasonable care, and their actions or inactions result in harm or injury to someone else.  Different forms of negligence may be relevant in a personal injury claim based on… read more

Bill Allen | March 20, 2023 | Personal Injury

When should you file a personal injury claim? Although it is possible to start with the filing of a lawsuit, this is not the typical case. Every case is unique, and strategies differ. Remember that there is a difference between a claim and a lawsuit,… read more

Bill Allen | March 14, 2023 | Personal Injury

According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the Sunshine State has seen over 30,000 vehicle crashes so far this year. Those accidents have resulted in 265 fatalities. To zoom in a bit, 734 involved motorcycles, with 42 being fatal. Beyond more recent statistics,… read more