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Can a Dash Cam Help You Following an Accident?

2021-03-31T02:48:09-07:00March 31st, 2021|Categories: Auto Accident, Florida Law|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

People are turning to video as a way to capture what happened in their car accident. Dash cams are increasing in popularity as a small investment can pay off when you need evidence to back you up in a lawsuit or insurance claim. Dash cams are a small-sized video camera that can be mounted to the windshield or the dashboard. The majority of cameras record what is going on in the vehicle's front area and will record once a vehicle's in gear. Advanced models may also be capable of recording interior video/audio, rear facing video, rear view display, or even streaming on the Internet. When considering a dash cam for your vehicle, remember that the video will capture everything regardless of who is at fault. However, knowing that does give you incentive to avoid [...]

Why Delayed Pain After a Car Accident Can Be Serious

2021-03-16T05:24:51-07:00March 16th, 2021|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , |

Car accidents usually have devastating effects on their victims. You may need urgent medical attention or long-term medical care, depending on the severity of your injuries. Even so, some people may be lucky enough to come out of car accidents without a scratch. However, proper screening should be done to detect any internal injuries and to reduce the chances of developing accident-related complications in the future. A delayed medical examination may not only affect the victim’s health but also the compensation amount they may receive for their injuries.  Our experienced personal injury attorneys in Orlando strive to ensure accident victims whose injury symptoms manifest way after the accident receive a fair personal injury settlement.    Is there a need to complete a medical examination after a car accident?  It is not unheard of [...]

Tips For Taking Photographs After Car Accidents

2021-02-25T08:35:00-08:00February 25th, 2021|Categories: Auto Accident|Tags: , , |

Car accidents are horrifying. As much as we wish not to be parties to them, they are inevitable, and anyone can be a victim of a car accident especially in Orlando. As such, it is not a bad idea to take measures that may be useful after a car accident.  You may be eligible for financial compensation in case another party inflicts injuries on you in a car accident. However, to lodge a successful claim, you'll need to gather vital evidence pertaining to the accident. We advise that you take photographic and video evidence of the accident to aid your defense, especially in cases of legal damages.    4 Helpful Tips About Gathering Photographic Evidence of a Car Crash Photographic and video footage of a car accident can give a conclusive and impartial [...]

Is My Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?

2021-02-21T01:18:40-08:00February 10th, 2021|Categories: Personal Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Even though accidents are inevitable, nobody wishes to be afflicted by one. However, if you happen to fall victim to an accident caused by another party, you may be entitled to compensation. The recompense you may receive includes income loss, medical expenses, physical injury, as well as compensation for the emotional pain and suffering you got from the accident. Contact an Orlando personal injury attorney to assist you in filing a claim with the guilty party's insurance company. Prior to settling a claim, seek guidance from your attorney on which proceeds are taxable as income.   Am I Liable To Pay Taxes From My Personal Injury Settlement? Though personal injury settlements are free from state and federal taxes, there are some cases when this rule is void. Personal injury settlements encompass the compensation [...]

What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

2021-01-25T18:23:19-08:00January 22nd, 2021|Categories: Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Slip and fall accidents, depending on the place of occurrence, can lead to some serious injuries, including broken bones, head trauma/brain damage, muscle sprains, and fractured knees and ankles. Treating these injuries is not cheap either, and may even force you to stay for weeks (or even years) out of work, which will have devastating effects on your income. If you or a loved one suffered injury from a slip and fall accident caused by someone else's negligence, you may be eligible for compensation to cover both your medical expenses and lost income.  Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident You can slip and fall at any place and time - whether it's at the mall, your workplace, a parking lot, or even in your own house. And while it's admittedly [...]

How to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents?   

2021-01-12T08:54:32-08:00January 12th, 2021|Categories: Personal Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

A pedestrian accident can leave you gravely injured, paralyzed, or emotionally scarred. No matter how strictly you follow the road safety measures, other road users may flaut the same laws and cause an accident.  In such a circumstance, a pedestrian accident attorney can help you out by ensuring that the careless party is held responsible for the damages caused as a result of their actions.    Why Prevention is Your Best Bet  The fatality rate of pedestrian accidents when trucks are involved is quite alarming. As such, it is always advisable to do your best to avoid getting into any accidents. Trucks are heavy and large, packing quite a punch when they collide with an unprotected human body. There are some simple guidelines provided by The National Safety Council to ensure that pedestrians [...]

8 Things You Can Do to Help Your Attorney After an Accident

2020-12-29T01:25:45-08:00December 29th, 2020|Categories: Personal Injury|Tags: , , |

Getting involved in a car accident is without a doubt one of the most stressful experiences that one can have in their lives. Apart from the physical injuries and emotional turmoil that you will undergo, the financial ramifications of a car crash can be enormous. If you have been involved in a motor accident, it is very important to seek medical assistance immediately to take care of the physical injuries and find a professional attorney to help you sort out the legal aspects of this ordeal. With the aid of competent personal injury attorney in Orlando, you can get all the help and guidance that you need when filing a compensation claim for the injury and loss experienced after a car accident. There are 8 things that you can do to help your [...]

Keeping Your Child Safe in the Car

2021-02-26T19:50:39-08:00December 7th, 2020|Categories: Auto Accident|Tags: , , , , , |

Keeping your kid strapped to their car seat correctly can help to prevent serious injury or fatality in case of an accident. Furthermore, the state of Florida has legislation that requires the use of child restraint systems for kids who are under five years of age when traveling in a motor vehicle. Older children (more than six years old) are required to use a lap or shoulder belt. Failing to observe these safety regulations can lead to heavy fines. Nevertheless, statistics by the Orlando Fire Department have revealed that one out of every three children rides in an incorrect safety seat for their age. As a parent, you may be wondering what kind of child safety seat is appropriate for your kid. In this post, we are going to share with you some [...]

The Real Cost of Distracted Driving

2020-11-30T08:31:59-08:00November 30th, 2020|Categories: Personal Accident|Tags: , , , |

Hectic schedules, worries about an uncertain future, and a penchant for looking at phone screens every other second are some of the main causes of distracted driving on the roads. And while diverted attention while driving is risky all around, it is especially dangerous in the congested highways of big cities, where majority of the drivers likely to be distracted operate. The consequences of distracted driving go beyond the apparent damage to, or loss of, the vehicles involved in a crash. Serious injuries and even loss of lives are common occurrences as well. Understanding what distracted driving is and its consequences is key to making better decisions while on the road and averting potential tragedy. What Is Distracted Driving As the name suggests, distracted driving is basically being occupied with unrelated thoughts, or [...]

Should I Try To Settle My Personal Injury Case Myself?

2020-11-11T23:22:40-08:00November 11th, 2020|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

If you suffer a personal injury, especially a severe one, the first cause of action after getting treatment, of course, will probably be to file a personal injury lawsuit against the guilty party. And seeing how medicare is expensive, chances are that your bank account will be running on the red by the time you start considering litigation. In that case, you may decide to save on legal fees and try to settle the case by yourself. But is this the right course of action? It is an open secret that insurance companies like to play dirty, particularly when the claimants are not well versed in legal affairs. They will use a myriad of tactics to frustrate and derail your case until you either give up or your resources get exhausted, which consequently [...]

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