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05Jul 2019 by Pat Geddie

Stoned Truck Drivers Can Cause Accidents

Marijuana laws are relaxing in many parts of the United States, and ten states and the District of Columbia have legalized the purchase, sale, and possession of recreational cannabis. When commercial truck drivers transport goods across the country, chances are they will pass through one or more states with legalized weed. This means they can simply walk into a dispensary and purchase a variety of THC products. While it is illegal to transport marijuana into states without legalization, this is difficult for law enforcement to enforce. The availability of legal marijuana to truck drivers may increase the risk that a driver may operate their truck while under the influence. Just like drunk drivers, stoned drivers have their abilities impaired, and they can cause serious accidents. Marijuana can affect different people…

07Jun 2019 by Pat Geddie

No Fault Insurance in Florida

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In Florida, you may hear drivers refer to their No-fault insurance or PIP (also known as Personal Injury Protection) set off. Under Florida law, all drivers of motor vehicles with at least four wheels (that’s right, golf carts and four wheelers qualify too!) are required to purchase an auto insurance police with two types of coverage:Property Damage Liability (PDL) and Personal Injury Protection (PIP). The state requires that each type must have a minimum amount of $10,000. See Florida Statute 627.736 Each type has its own distinction and is explained below: Property Damage (PDL/PD) Insurance PDL Insurance covers not only you, but also a family member or other covered person driving your vehicle who may cause damage to another’s vehicle while driving. For instance, if your spouse backs into the…

04Jun 2019 by Pat Geddie

I’ve been in a car accident—What do I do next?

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To protect yourself and the people you love, there is a list of things that needs to be done as soon as possible if you have been involved in a car accident. 1. STOP AND REPORT THE ACCIDENT TO THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Florida Statute 316.065 mandates that if the property damage to the vehicle is estimated to be more than $50, you must report the accident to the local police department within that municipality. If you file a claim with your insurance company, they may request a police report. 2. PROTECT YOURSELF, OTHERS AND THE SCENE Car accidents almost always occur on the road where other drivers are driving. To avoid further collisions, keep your flashers on or setup cones—something that will indicate to other drivers to yield to…

04Jun 2019 by Pat Geddie

Most Common Mistakes you want to avoid after a Car Accident

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Motor vehicle accidents can have a long lasting impact on a person’s life, yet many people do not know what to do after an accident happens. In fact, most people make crucial mistakes that can affect their case at a later time. It is important to understand the steps that you need to avoid when involved in a car accident. Here at Quattrochi, Torres, and Taormina, PA we caution you against making the following mistakes if you want to have the highest possible return in your claim. 1. Not calling the police after the accident. Not only is there a law requiring you to report the accident to the police, but it also benefits you to have a police report attached to your claim. In the event at you are not…

27May 2019 by Pat Geddie

Personal Injury FAQ

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Who Has the Right to File a Personal Injury Claim? People who are injured by the negligence of others can file personal injury claims to recover for their injury-related losses. Under Florida law, negligence occurs when a person fails to use the degree of care that would ordinarily be used by a reasonable person in the same circumstances. Examples of events that often lead to valid personal injury claims include: Car accidentsSlip and fall accidentsMotorcycle accidentsPedestrian accidentsBicycle accidentsTruck accidentsRecreational accidents What Kinds of Losses are Compensable? Florida law allows personal injury victims to recover for both their economic and non-economic losses. Examples of the kinds of losses that victims often pursue in personal injury claims include: Property damagePhysical and emotional pain and sufferingOngoing rehabilitative costsLost incomeLost quality of lifeMedical expenses…

20May 2019 by Pat Geddie

Car Accidents—Driving in the State of Florida

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Currently, the Sunshine State has approximately 17 million drivers on the road maneuvering on interstates,highways, toll roads, turn pikes and busy streets. Consequently, in 2018, approximately 400,000 crashes were reported, with 31,904 occurring right here in Orange County. Car accidents can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved and leave lasting injuries. Most motor vehicle accidents occur as a result of someone’s negligence. Negligence is when someone has a duty to act with reasonable care,and by failing to act with that care, they cause harm to another person. Bylaw, the negligent party is monetarily responsible for the injured parties damages, but the proving of negligence will likely require attorney representation. Florida implements a comparative negligence system that determines the amount of liability between the persons involved. Respectively, each person who is…

25Apr 2019 by Pat Geddie

The Long-Term Effects of a Brain Injury

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Brain injuries are often categorized as “catastrophic” injuries because of the potential long-term and life-altering effects this type of injury can have. While some victims of mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) make a full recovery over time, a moderate or severe brain injury can result in impairments that last for years or that maybe permanent. Suffering sudden disabilities from a brain injury can change the course of your life and cause you to incur serious losses. You should discuss your rights with a brain injury lawyer in Longwood as soon as possible. Causes and Effects of a Serious Brain Injury Brain injuries can happen in many ways, including the following: FallsCar accidentsMotorcycle accidentsBicycle accidentsTruck accidentsPedestrian accidentsConstruction accidentsGetting hit by an objectAssaults Many brain injuries happen because another party acted negligently,…

11Apr 2019 by Pat Geddie

What is Negligence?

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Negligence is an important legal concept in any personal injury case. Negligence is a common law concept that involves a failure to act in a reasonable manner under the circumstance. If this this failure results in an injury a personal injury case arises based upon negligence. To prevail in a negligence action, the plaintiff (the injured party) must prove: (1) there is a duty under the circumstances to act with reasonable care (duty of care); (2) the actions/behavior of the defendant did not meet that standard of care (breach of duty); (3) the damage was caused as a result of the defendant’s breach of duty (causation);and (4) the plaintiff suffered an injury or loss which a reasonable person could have forseen (damages). Brief Description of how the elements of Negligence apply…

05Apr 2019 by Pat Geddie

What is Personal Injury?

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A Personal Injury is an injury to the body, mind or emotion. A Personal Injury case arises when you are injured and someone or something is legally responsible for the harm caused to you. If you believe you have a Personal Injury case, you should obtain an attorney to maximize the value of your claim and you have the right to file a lawsuit through the civil court system. Most Personal injury cases do not go to trial; it is important to hire a Personal injury attorney who is prepared to go to trial but is focused on obtaining a well-negotiated settlement. If an accident has impacted your life -- and someone else is liable for that injury -- then you may be entitled to compensation. The most common Personal Injury cases…

26Mar 2019 by Pat Geddie

Did You Know Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Can be Denied?

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Florida law requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance that will provide benefits to employees injured on the job. Employees involved in workplace accidents file claims and expect to automatically receive benefits for their medical care and lost wages. However,many people are shocked when they receive a denial of part or all of their benefits. If you received a claim denial, you should contact an experienced workers compensation lawyer in Longwood right away. Workers’ compensation insurers are like any other type of insurance company - they want to make a profit, so they will try to minimize payouts. For this reason, adjusters will scrutinize a claim before providing benefits to make sure it is valid. Common reasons why a claim may be denied in full or in part include: The…

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Stoned Truck Drivers Can Cause Accidents

No Fault Insurance in Florida

I’ve been in a car accident—What do I do next?

Most Common Mistakes you want to avoid after a Car Accident

Personal Injury FAQ

Car Accidents—Driving in the State of Florida

The Long-Term Effects of a Brain Injury

What is Negligence?

What is Personal Injury?

Did You Know Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Can be Denied?

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