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[...]
According to recently released statistics, approximately 25,000 children are injured in some manner nationwide in school zone accidents every year. The accidents occur from a combination of pedestrians being struck while walking or cycling as well as vehicle collisions. It is estimated that 100[...]
We hope that you are not in a motorcycle accident, but the roads can be extremely dangerous in Pinellas County, Florida for motorcycles. Our high percentage of elderly drivers, tourists and visitors increase the likelihood that you will be in some type[...]
Florida permits bicycles to be ridden on both sidewalks or in bike lanes. However, bike accidents on sidewalks are the most common type of incident causing injuries to cyclists. These accidents are normally caused when a vehicle is exiting a[...]
It seems like every week there is another national headline involving some sort of sexual abuse or sexual harassment issue. By now, we have likely all heard and know about the #metoo movement, the website former Attorney General of Florida, Pam Bondi[...]
Sexual abuse occurs in every part of the world and this week’s scandal involving a juvenile detention officer in Pinellas County illustrates how prevalent these issues are. In a disturbing story this week in the Tampa Bay Times, Pinellas County Juvenile Detention[...]
Even though the roads in Pinellas County, Florida have been increasingly made safer for cyclists, accidents with motor vehicles are still, unfortunately, a regular occurrence. Most bicycle accidents cause severe injuries and require emergency medical attention at a hospital. If[...]
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[...]
