Blog by Personal Injury Attorney As a driver in Florida, it’s important to protect yourself and your family in case of an accident. One of the most important things you can do is to have uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) coverage and stacking of insurance policies. It’s important to note that over…
What Exactly Is A CAT Scan? Written by West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer, Roger P. Foley A CAT scan, also referred to as computed tomography (CT) is a technique wherein they use x-rays to create detailed cross sectional images of the body. CT scans can be used to diagnose…
Your car’s black box is recording all your trips, so you need to always be aware that driving recklessly can lead to serious consequences. Whether it is a denied insurance claim or even an arrest for reckless driving, the potential repercussions of putting yourself and others at risk are too…
Recently, I was driving South on I-95 from Daytona Beach to Palm Beach County and encountered a tractor trailer that nearly sideswiped my vehicle. Luckily, I swerved and braked to avoid the accident. I was behind the 18-wheeler and noticed that the big rig failed to maintain a single…
No one ever plans on being in an auto accident, but the fact is that they happen all the time. You never know when or where it will happen, so it’s important to be prepared. Being prepared is understanding your available insurance coverages. Having the proper coverage will protect you…
In Florida, as in many other states, drivers have a legal duty to use reasonable care anytime they are engaged in something that might foreseeably cause harm. This includes avoiding distractions while driving. Unfortunately, many drivers do not take this responsibility seriously and engage in activities that could jeopardize their…
Accident report privilege is a law in Florida that protects drivers and passengers that are involved in a car accident from having their statements used against them in court. This means that if you are involved in an accident, the information that you provide to law enforcement can not be…
The rainy season in West Palm Beach typically lasts from May until October. During this time the area experiences an average of 12 inches of rainfall per month. The rains usually come in the form of thunderstorms, which can sometimes be severe. While the weather can be a bit unpredictable during…