Port Saint Lucie Personal Injury Blog
Did you know that vehicle crashes are a major cause of SCI?
A spinal cord injury, or SCI, can result from many different kinds of incidents: a fall, a shooting or a mishap on the athletic field. However, you may not know that vehicle accidents account for almost half of all such injuries. Understanding SCI The group of nerves...
Who settles your bill after an accident?
After an auto accident, medical bills may be a significant source of stress. If the accident was not your fault, a personal injury settlement might be a good thing to cling on, especially if the verdict is favourable. But with the uncertainty of how long it will take,...
Backing out of driveway results in fatal accident
When many people think of car accidents that result in death or serious injury, they probably think of collisions on a highway or major roadway. However, most car accidents actually take place in residential areas, with over three-quarters occurring within 15 miles of...
Naming the right executor for your estate
When the time comes for you to create or update your estate plan, you will be faced with the decision about who you would like to act as the executor of your estate. Many people automatically assume they should name a child to this role, but this may not always be the...
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...
