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Jacksonville Car and Truck Accident Attorneys

 

Our Jacksonville car and truck accident attorneys represent victims of negligent and irresponsible drivers more than any other type of accident. In fact, there were over 18,000 motor vehicle crashes in 2024 and over 8,000 of those crashes resulted in injuries and 102 deaths. Motor vehicle accidents often result in very serious injuries, thousands of dollars in medical bills, lost wages and damage to personal property. And we help victims get the compensation they are entitled to from those who caused the accident and their insurance company. The posts below are examples of the types of accidents our Jacksonville car and truck accident attorneys handle every day.

Halloween Safety Tips.

Halloween is just around the corner! This is an exciting and celebratory time for individuals of all ages. Throughout the month of October there are Halloween parties, dress up opportunities and sugar overload. Along with the excitement of the season, it is important to be aware of certain safety precautions so that individuals do

Uninsured Motorist Coverage

If you’re injured in an auto accident caused by another driver, you might assume their insurance will cover your medical bills and losses. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, especially in Florida. This is why many drivers choose to carry uninsured motorist coverage to protect themselves and their passengers from the surprising number of

Rental Car Reimbursement Coverage

Rental car reimbursement coverage helps pay for rental car costs you incur when your car's damages are covered by your comprehensive and collision car insurance coverage. For example, you may need to rent a car if your own car is being repaired for damages caused: In a car accident where you were at-fault.

The Truth About Not Responsible Warning Signs on Semi Trucks

According to Florida law, hauling vehicles must secure their load. Yet at one point or another, most of us have been driving behind a dump truck or semi truck with a sign on it that says “Stay Back” or “Not Responsible for Broken Windshields".  Most people tend to instinctively believe the signs they

Non-Joinder Laws in Florida

The term "non-joinder" refers to the omission of a necessary party to an action, which in this case is the insurance company. The non-joinder laws in Florida mean that a Florida jury in any trial will never know whether the defendant in a lawsuit has an insurance policy that will cover a verdict against

The El Faro Tragedy and Trucking Accidents.

On October 1st, 2015, the 790-foot Jacksonville based freighter called the El Faro, sank near the Bahamas on the way to Puerto Rico. All 33 crew members were killed in the worst United States commercial maritime disaster in decades. This tragedy left everyone with questions and that’s why it was the National Transportation Safety

Emergency Medical Condition (EMC) & Florida PIP

What is an Emergency Medical Condition? EMC is the term for a medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity, which may include severe pain, such that the absence of immediate medical attention could result in serious jeopardy to the individual’s health, and/or serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part, and/or

The Florida PIP Law – 14 Day Rule

What is the 14 Day Rule?  The Florida Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law states, after a motor vehicle accident, individuals will have only 14 days to seek medical treatment. If two weeks goes by after the accident and treatment is not sought out, you will be denied coverage. Florida Statutes 627.736(1) (a) outlines the

Never Do This After A Car Accident!

Let me first say that most people are honest, nice people. Unfortunately, being courteous and helpful after an accident can cause big problems for you. That might sound bad so let me explain what I mean when I say Never do this after a car accident. If you’ve never been in a car

By |2025-03-24T22:04:03+00:00October 21st, 2015|Tags: , |

Jacksonville Car Accident Victim Awarded $650,000

We are very pleased to announce a recent verdict in Jacksonville where our client, a victim of a sever car accident involving a commercial delivery truck was awarded $650,000.00 in compensation for her personal injuries, loss of property and long term medical treatment.

By |2024-09-19T18:31:01+00:00January 29th, 2015|Tags: |
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