Port Saint Lucie Personal Injury Blog
What should you say to your insurance agent after a car accident?
You were in a car accident recently. As a no-fault state, Florida drivers rely on their own insurance policies to cover accident damages, no matter who bears fault. What should you say to your coverage provider to avoid complications? USA Today offers tips that may...
Can nesting help our divorcing family?
Even if you are going through a divorce with your spouse, your kids will link you for a lifetime. If your children are still minors, it is highly likely that you will end up in a co-parenting situation after divorce. Co-parenting is rife with problems, even if you and...
Avoid these 3 common executor errors
When someone makes you the executor over his or her Florida estate, you may find that you have a lot on your plate. The executor job is often a complicated and thankless one, and if it is your first time serving in the role, you may find yourself learning the process...
Jacksonville crash leaves three dead and two injured
Not all crashes come down to driver negligence, but that does not omit the need to pursue justice. Depending on the nuance and circumstance, victims and their families may still need compensation for injuries or wrongful death. First Coast News reports on...
Rideshare accidents in Florida: Who covers injury costs?
Visitors from all over the world flock to the Port St. Lucie area, and some of us are lucky enough to live here. When you use rideshare services in Florida, however, you may be unsure how to seek legal compensation if you experience a serious auto accident injury. ...
Living with SCI after an auto accident
Involvement in motor vehicle collisions may result in serious trauma, including spinal cord injuries. According to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, auto accidents rank as the leading cause of traumatic SCIs. Since 2019, car crashes have caused 39.3% of...
Identifying the signs of TBI after a car crash
A Florida car crash can have lifelong repercussions, whether you were rear-ended on the way to the grocery store, T-boned at an intersection or involved in an accident on the highway. Some injuries, such as burns and broken bones, are easily identified. However, when...
What is a postnuptial agreement?
Before marrying, an agreement on how to handle assets and liabilities in case of an ended marriage is the prenuptial agreement. Postnuptial agreements focus on one issue that occurs during the marriage. Both are legal contracts that bind both parties. Before...
What is paraplegia?
Damage to your central nervous system, i.e., your brain and spinal cord, from an accident can result in paralysis. The area(s) of your body that become paralyzed depend on where the injury occurred and the extent of the damage to the CNS. According to Winchester...
The Florida 14-day rule
Florida's 14-day rule for car accidents is part of the states no-fault auto accident laws. All vehicles with Florida registrations must comply. For people with injuries from auto accidents, this rule is important. This article goes into detail, but the main idea is...
