Port Saint Lucie Personal Injury Blog
A problem with personal injury protection
In Florida, the state's legal insurance requirements include personal injury protection. Only 10 states require PIP, which is no-fault insurance. The motivation for lawmakers to do this was to help you and other drivers who may end up in a serious accident requiring...
Filing a lawsuit after a crash depends on certain factors
Florida's no-fault driving laws may affect your injury claim. You may believe you have no chance of recovering damages under this type of law. However, in some specific instances, you may still recover money from a personal injury action. Let the team at Messer &...
The consequences of not wearing a motorcycle helmet
While citizens of much of the rest of the country slog from snowstorm to snowstorm, residents of the Port St. Lucie area enjoy beautiful weather throughout the winter months. One way to take advantage of the South Florida climate is to climb behind the handlebars of...
Accident deaths involving speed and alcohol
At Messer & Messer Law Offices, we remain firmly dedicated to helping people who have experienced accidents, injuries or wrongful deaths through the reckless and negligent actions of others. The right to drive a vehicle comes with the responsibility to do so...
A look at how witnesses can help you after a car accident
In the moments right after you have been hit in your car and are coming to terms with what has just happened, you may feel all sorts of emotions in varying intensities. Maybe you feel guilty, panicked, angry, shocked or confused. At Messer & Messer Law Offices in...
What are the roles of the Florida DMV?
The DMV in Florida plays many roles in the lives of state residents, as well as those visiting the Sunshine State. There may be many times when you will find it beneficial to contact the agency. It educates the public on traffic laws, issues licenses and license...
When will you receive compensation for emotional stress?
If you are an accident victim in Florida, you may claim damages for your injuries and receive enough compensation to cover the cost of your medical bill, lost wages, physical pain, and suffering. In some particular scenarios, you may even get compensation for...
Detailing the dangerous instrumentality doctrine
You know that you assume some degree of risk every time you choose to take to Port St. Lucie’s roads in your vehicle. Yet even so, you likely feel secure while driving with the assumption that other drivers are just as responsible as you are. It is for this reason why...
Important safety tips for Florida cyclists
With Florida’s mild climate and lovely scenery, it is not surprising so many Floridians take to bicycles daily, whether commuting, exercising or just enjoying themselves. Unfortunately, Florida is also one of the most dangerous states for cyclists. According to the...
Thanksgiving travel tips
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also a dangerous time for motor vehicle accidents. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, over 9,000 crashes occur throughout Thanksgiving Weekend, with almost 400 of those...
