A Publix truck accident is insured through The Hartford, yet managed through the Claims Center in Lakeland, Florida. The relationship between The Hartford and Publix is unclear because the correspondence from the Claims Center is not on The Hartford letterhead. It is[...]
Many people believe that after an accident, fault is so clear that the at-fault driver’s insurance company will do the right thing and handle the claim properly. Sometimes this actually happens and the damage to the vehicle is fixed quickly and you are able[...]
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury that commonly occurs after a car is rear-ended in an accident. It happens when the head and neck are jerked forward from the impact and then back to a sudden stop. Whiplash is the term for when the[...]
If you have been injured in an auto accident in Florida, you may be experiencing anxiety or PTSD related to the crash. These symptoms are often overshadowed by the physical injuries sustained and go untreated. The psychological effects of a severe auto accident go far beyond[...]
If you have been injured in a car accident, you will need to hire a car accident lawyer immediately. You may be given the name of someone from a friend or even have seen an ad that interested you. Whatever the case, you[...]
Florida is a debtor-friendly state. That means that the law provides great protection for individuals from having to turn over assets to satisfy a debt. Remember after OJ Simpson was sued in 1997 in California for killing Ron and Nicole[...]
As of 2019, there are only 15 states remaining that require a form of car insurance called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Florida is one of them. For the past several years, the Florida legislature has addressed bill after bill[...]
If you have been injured in a car accident, there are certain levels of medical treatment that you may receive. Each level of treatment corresponds with the severity of the injury and the pain levels of the injured person. Often, after hiring[...]
We receive this question all of the time in the context of insurance coverage for injuries sustained in car accidents. Underinsured or Uninsured Motorist Insurance coverage, or as it is often called “UM coverage“, protects the insurance policyholder when he[...]
If you have filed a lawsuit in a personal injury case, you will likely have personal injury deposition taken by the defense lawyer. Depositions are taken after initial discovery is completed. The initial discovery consists of the exchange of documents[...]