The Law Offices of Paul J. Healy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Did you know that six out of every 10 falls happen at home? Without realizing it, many people let hazards which may contribute to falls accumulate around their homes, such as loose rugs, power and extension cords, rickety chairs, etc. These hazards endanger residents and guests alike. Many falls in the home could easily be […]
Auto insurance companies serving the Florida market are hoping that the state courts lift a ban on portions of the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) reform law of 2012. On September 25, 2013, the Insurance Journal reported that Florida’s First District Court of Appeals recently heard oral arguments in the case [McCarty v. First DCA 13-1355]. This […]
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, an average of 625 crashes took place EACH DAY on Florida roadways in 2011. A recent study by the Insurance Research Council also found that the odds that at least one party involved in an accident in Florida is an uninsured motorist (UM) or […]
From Jacksonville.com, September 17, 2013: “An empty train struck a 18-wheeler that was carrying 38,000 pounds of coleslaw Tuesday afternoon at Faye and Alta roads, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. No one was injured in the accident.” While the thought of such a thing may seem a little ridiculous–even funny–it is anything but. Thankfully, neither the two […]
From First Coast News: Esther Ohayon, 57, and her daughter Orly Ohayan, 16, were struck by a car while they were walking at the intersection of San Jose Boulevard and Haley Road on their way to the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Jacksonville on September 13, 2013. Sadly, Ms. Ohayan was killed in the incident, and her […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated September 2013 as “National Preparedness Month (NPM).” his year marks the 10th Anniversary of FEMA NPM and the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a formal proclamation of August 30, 2013 naming September as “National Preparedness Month,” President Barack Obama stated: “This month, as we reflect […]