When a motorcycle is in the blind spot of a car or truck, accidents are obviously much more likely to occur. Blind spots are extremely dangerous for motorcycles since they are smaller than cars and more difficult to see. Of course, when a car[...]
Although riding a motorcycle can be a fun way to enjoy Florida’s weather, it can also be extremely dangerous. Florida is second to only Texas for the highest number of motorcycle accidents each year. California is actually a distant third. The[...]
Handling car accident cases in the Tampa Bay area, Personal Injury Attorney’s McQuaid and Douglas have seen a plethora of injuries and fatalities resulting from the negligent operation of motor vehicles. But one statistic continues to stick out. Over the[...]
I encounter cuts and scars in many personal injury cases in St. Petersburg. Scars occur in almost every type of case from car accidents to motorcycle accidents to slip and falls. There is no set formula for insurance companies to determine the value of a scar[...]
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[...]
Wrong-way car accident cases are surprisingly becoming more common on the roads of Florida. Although the most recent statistics compiled by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles was through 2015 however, show a disturbing trend. In 2015, the amount of[...]
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[...]
How to get a new personal injury lawyer is a common question that we get from prospective clients on a regular basis. We have observed that due to the nature of contingency agreements, it is very easy for clients to sign contracts[...]