Archive for October, 2013

Florida Offers New Online Portal for Reporting Minor Traffic Accidents

From Jacksonville.com: The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles now offers those involved in minor traffic accidents an online portal designed specifically for drivers involved in crashes that do not warrant a police report. The online reporting form is available at www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/misc/CrashReport. This online form was designed to facilitate the process of submitting required accident […]

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Will FL Senate Cancel “No Fault” Insurance for Personal Injury?

Written by on October 14, 2013 in Accidents, Personal Injury

On October 12, 2013, NorthEscambia.com reported that Florida legislators are considering alternatives to the state’s no-fault auto insurance coverage for personal injury suffered in accidents, while a 2012 law designed to remove fraud from the system remains in legal limbo. The new legislation could be presented as early as November 2013. The 2012 law signed by […]

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Jacksonville Third Worst for Pedestrian Accidents in the US

From Jacksonville.com: Jacksonville city planners designed the city with its growing number of fast-moving vehicles in mind. They did not consider, however, the growing number of aging Americans born during the “Baby Boom,” who are also continuing to “get around,” often on foot. This has led to a serious, largely overlooked problem: Older pedestrians simply […]

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What is the difference Between a Will and a Trust?

Written by on October 9, 2013 in Information, Probate, Trusts, Wills

A will ensures that your assets are distributed according to your personal specifications. Floridians may have one of five types of wills: Simple will.  A simple will provides for probate assets to be distributed to the beneficiary, usually a spouse). A simple will is typically not enough, and will likely have to go through Florida probate court. Complex will. A […]

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What to Do When a Loved One Dies – The First Month

Written by on October 7, 2013 in Uncategorized

In all the emotion involved with losing a loved one, it is likely that the last thing on your mind is “paperwork.” Unfortunately, a great deal of it often follows any death, and it is important to “take care of business” as soon as possible so you and your family are protected and can dedicate […]

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Jury Trials in Jacksonville Area Accident Cases

Written by on October 4, 2013 in Uncategorized

If a settlement could not be reached through pre-trial mediation, then your Jacksonville accident case will go to trial. The following is a list of what you might expect if that happens. Jury selection. A jury of your peers will be selected, and will be asked a series of questions during a phase known as voir […]

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What to Expect If Your Accident Case Goes to Trial

An experienced accident attorney will typically do everything possible to get you the best possible settlement for your case, as avoiding trial is often the preferable option. Sometimes, however, a jury trial offers the best options for a favorable resolution. Here is a list of the steps you can expect your attorney to go through […]

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