Brian D. Guralnick Injury Lawyers Blog

If you were just injured in a car accident, the most important thing you need to know is that your health and safety should be your top priority. As a result, you should see a doctor as soon as possible, and you should not be shy about calling 911 from the scene of the accident….

A deposition is an out-of-court Q & A session where you answer questions under oath to help the parties prepare for trial. The judge will not be present, but a court reporter will make an official transcript, and the defense lawyer may question you. Your answers might be used against you at trial. Following are…

After a semi-truck or 18-wheeler accident, you must file a claim with your insurance company ASAP. You can also file a lawsuit against the other parties involved. Either course of action requires you to gather evidence to prove the other driver was at fault. Proof typically includes the police report, pictures taken at the scene,…

Under Florida Statute 316.065, drivers must report an accident to the police if it caused more than $500 in damages. If you flee the Scene, you could face a misdemeanor charge or a felony, depending on the incident. Police officers can use evidence and surveillance to identify and arrest you.  

Florida’s “no-fault” car insurance system prevents relatively minor auto accident cases from going to court. Every driver must purchase Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance covering at least $10,000 in personal injury expenses arising from the driver’s own injuries (with a 20 percent deductible). Florida drivers are not legally required to purchase insurance covering their liability…