Because automobile accidents are so common, victims often underestimate the extent of their injuries. Unfortunately, severe accidents have the ability to permanently disable or disfigure victims — even if they show no signs of injury immediately following the crash. Here are some of the specific reasons why you should always see a physician following your…
Car accident cases can be complex depending on the circumstance. Factors before, during, and after the crash can affect the outcome of your case. Evidence can vary on a case-by-case basis. However, there are some similarities. Below are the most common types of evidence to collect after a crash. 1. Evidence of Your Injuries It…
There are few things more terrifying than being involved in a severe car accident. The situation becomes even more complicated when that accident was caused by an uninsured negligent or reckless driver. Traditionally, we hold insurance companies responsible for doling out compensation to victims. Indeed, the state of Florida requires that all drivers have valid automobile…
Car accidents can cause many kinds of injuries, even death. Those accidents can create long-term problems or even late-appearing problems. The head, neck, and spine are particularly at risk for those common late-appearing problems, such as whiplash, which can result in the problem we are talking about today—a herniated disc injury. Jobs that require heavy lifting…
To become a claims adjuster in Florida, one must only be a legal adult resident, apply, submit the fees, be fingerprinted, and complete a course or the Florida Adjuster Examination. The course, it should be noted, includes only 40 hours of class time and self-study – and is not even required if you can pass…
Of the more than 2 million car accident injuries that occur each year, many survivors are immediately aware of their injuries. However, there are also cases where injury symptoms can take hours, days or weeks to materialize. Some delayed injuries can result in permanent disability or death without prompt treatment. Intracranial bleeding is a good example. This…
Call Our Car Accident Attorney in Daytona Beach to Learn More Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics show that car accidents are a leading cause of brain injuries in the United States. Only falls are responsible for more brain injuries each year. Additionally, brain injuries are far more likely to affect adolescent car accident survivors. Parents…
Our Bicycle Accident Attorneys in Daytona Beach Explain Cycling Safety Bicyclists have almost no protection from collisions with other objects or vehicles. At most, a helmet and certain types of riding gear may prevent a serious injury during an accident. Some accident survivors can suffer major injuries, including spinal cord and brain injuries. These catastrophic injuries significantly lower a…
According to a 2018 Miami Herald article, the state of Florida lost more children to drowning than any other state. In 2017, the Sunshine State had 51 fatal child drownings in pools or spas—a 20 percent increase over 2016. Eighty percent of these drownings involved children under the age of 5, and across the nation, drowning…
Perhaps you have spent the last few months—or even years—embroiled in a personal injury claim. You are relieved to hear that your claim has finally settled for an equitable amount, and you now wonder whether your award is taxable. The answer to that question depends on a number of factors associated with your case. You may…