If you were hurt in a car accident in Winter Haven, the path to compensation runs through proof. Florida law does not automatically award damages because you were injured. You must show what happened, who caused it, and what it cost you. Insurance companies may review and challenge issues such as liability, causation, and the […]
If you’ve been injured in a Florida car accident that was the fault of another driver, the law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages resulting from your injuries, including medical expenses and lost wages. However, your actions following the accident could have a major impact on the amount of compensation you will […]
When the negligent or wrongful act of one party results in the death of another person, Florida law allows the decedent’s survivors to seek compensation for losses caused by the death by filing a wrongful death claim in Winter Haven. A survivor can be the decedent’s spouse, children, parents, and, if they are dependent on […]
Distracted driving is a big problem in the Sunshine State. In 2017, there were almost 50,000 automobile accidents in Florida involving distracted drivers; these accidents accounted for more than 3,000 injuries and 200 fatalities. The state has the second highest rate of distracted driver accidents in the country, right behind Louisiana. Distracted driving happens when […]
If you have experienced a traumatic event such as an accident, it’s normal to want to share the information with your friends. However, if you are involved in a personal injury claim, it’s important to the success of your case that you be mindful of the things you post on social media. Your public posts […]
Motorists must slow down and show extra caution to avoid accidents while driving through Florida’s school zones. School zone auto-pedestrian accidents occur with alarming frequency and can result in severe injuries and even accidental deaths. Every year, approximately 100 children in the U.S. are killed while walking to or from school; another 25,000 sustain injuries […]
In a lawsuit involving injuries caused during an auto accident, the more evidence you have to support your claim that the other driver was at fault, the more effective your case will be. And one of the most important pieces of evidence in an auto accident case is the police report filed by law enforcement […]
If you have been injured in an accident that occurred due to the negligent act of another, the law gives you the right to seek compensation for the losses resulting from your injuries. These losses are known as “damages.” Depending on the circumstances in your case, you may be able to collect compensation for a […]
If you are injured in an auto accident in Florida that was the fault of another driver, you have a right to seek compensation from the responsible party’s insurance company. Be forewarned: the insurance company is going to compensate you for your injuries only if they have to. In only rare instances will an insurance […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida and the insurance company has offered you a settlement, you may still want to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Accepting a settlement from an insurance company without speaking to an attorney could prove to be a big mistake, preventing you from collecting the total […]
With the number of motorcycles on Florida roads increasing each year, it’s inevitable that there are going to be motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, in some cases the motorcyclist may choose not to seek the compensation they deserve for the injuries sustained in an accident that was the not their fault. Why? There are a lot of […]
An auto accident in Florida can be overwhelming, especially when a serious injury or death is involved. If you’ve been involved in a car wreck, you probably have many questions on what steps you need to take after your accident. That’s why the Winter Haven auto accident attorneys at the TLC Trial Team have put […]
Driving in Florida during the summer is different than any other time of the year. With the kids being out of school, tourism at its peak, and the ever-present possibility of bad weather, it can get pretty crazy out on the road ways during this time of year. We want our clients to have a […]
In Florida, the 14 day rule refers to the fact that you have only 14 days after a car accident to be examined by a healthcare professional or risk losing any compensation you may be entitled to from the personal injury protection (PIP) insurance policy every Florida motorist is required to carry. Under Florida statute […]
A Lutz car accident attorney quickly learns that no two Florida auto accident injury cases are the same. Each case has its own individual details and unique challenges, some more than others. This is especially true in accident cases that involve questions about jurisdiction. We often speak with clients who have been injured in accidents […]
At TLC Trial Team, we’re never surprised by the lengths an insurance company claims adjuster will go to in order to get out of taking full responsibility for their policy holder’s actions. If you were in an auto accident in Lutz, Florida, that involved another vehicle, you will probably receive a call from the other […]
If you’ve recently been in a car accident and had to deal with all the stress, worry, and frustration that just seems to happen automatically, whether you’ve suffered a physical injury or not, then it can seem like adding insult to injury when you get a notice from your insurance company that your car insurance […]
When 18 wheelers or other big commercial trucks gets into an accident with a passenger car or motorcycle, the results can be devastating. Truck accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the weather or road conditions play a part. Other times, mechanical failures due to poor maintenance are to blame. And, in some […]
Those who have been injured in a violent crime while on private property such as an apartment complex, night club, office building, hotel or restaurant in Florida may be able to seek compensation for the damages caused by their injuries by filing a negligent security lawsuit against the owners of the property where the crime […]
When a person is involved in an accident that was caused by a wrongful act, negligence, default, or breach of contract by another, and the injuries they sustained in that accident caused their death, then their surviving family members have a right to seek compensation for the damages resulting from their loved one’s death under […]
Florida motorcycle riders have to pay more attention to safety on the roads than motorists to avoid accidents. This is especially true when riding a motorcycle during or just after a rainstorm, when the roads are wet and slick. There are many hazards a motorcyclist may have to deal with in these conditions, such as […]
It’s important for the owners and operators of big trucks — 18-wheeler, a tractor trailer, a semi-truck or tanker — to maintain their vehicles and obey the rules and regulations that the State of Florida and federal government have enacted to keep the roads safe. Accidents involving automobiles and big trucks are among the most […]
With more and more vehicles crowding Florida’s roadways each year, chain reaction accidents and multi-car crashes involving three or more vehicles are becoming an all too common occurrence. Under Florida law, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages you suffered as a result of an auto accident in which another driver was […]
Florida’s warm summer months always see an increase in motorcycle traffic. And why not? Motorcycles are a great way to experience the state’s beaches, scenic open roads and other attractions. However, more motorcycles on the streets means more risks of motorcycle accidents. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the team at TLC Trial Team would […]
Over the past few months, there have been several fatal motorcycle accidents in Polk County, Florida. The state of Florida, as a whole, continues to be one of the leaders in fatal motorcycle crashes — according to the NHTSA, 555 motorcyclists were killed in accidents in Florida in 2016. Impaired driving and speeding were the […]
If you’ve been hurt in an automobile accident in Lutz or a nearby Florida community, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, provided you can prove that the driver of the other vehicle was at fault in the accident. Up until recently, plaintiffs had to depend mainly on potentially inaccurate eye- witness accounts […]
The TLC Trial Team would like to join the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) in recognizing August as Child Safety Awareness Month and reminding motorists to focus on safety while driving through Florida school zones. In 2018 alone, 130,055 children up to age 17 were involved in a vehicle accident in […]
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a spotlight on the causes of spinal cord injuries, ways to prevent them and efforts to discover a cure for spinal cord injuries, and TLC Trial Team would like to help spread the word. All too often, we’ve seen the devastating results […]
The trucking industry continues to grow throughout the United States. As the number of big trucks travelling Florida’s roadways increases, accidents between big trucks and other types of vehicles are also rising. When an 18 wheeler, dump truck, cement mixer or other big truck clashes with a passenger vehicle, the outcome can be disastrous. Serious, […]
Along with driver error, mechanical failures are a leading cause of big truck accidents in Florida. At TLC Trial Team, we’ve represented many clients who have been injured in accidents with 18 wheelers and other big trucks caused by a lack of proper vehicle maintenance and repair. Trucking companies are required by law to keep […]
For a lot of Americans, spending time with friends and loved ones on Thanksgiving also means spending time on the road. Whether your Thanksgiving road trip takes you only a couple of miles or a couple of hundred miles from home, the TLC Trial Team wants to make sure you and your family reach your […]
At the TLC Trial Team, one of the first things we tell a client who has been injured in a car accident is not to sign any agreements or give a recorded statement to the defendants’ insurance company. No matter what an insurance adjuster may tell you, there’s no law in Florida requiring you to […]
The end of the year is upon us — time to start thinking about those New Year’s resolutions. We have a suggestion: make a New Year’s Resolution to be a better, safer driver during 2020. Resolutions are challenges we make to ourselves to try and correct our bad behaviors so we can have the best […]
Almost 120 million people visit the state of Florida each year, making it one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. Many of these visitors use rental cars to travel from place to place, and at any given time there are hundreds of rental cars on the roads. Florida rental car accidents […]
A human brain is one of nature’s most complex creations. It consists of many parts, each with its own vital functions. It controls everything — our ability to walk, talk and eat; regulates our heartbeat and respiration; and enables us to receive, store and process information. Our brains basically make us who we are. As […]
In 2018, there were 403,626 accidents in Florida; over half of these accidents resulted in injuries. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles breaks these injury crashes into three categories: A fatal traffic accident is one that results in one or more fatalities within thirty days of its occurrence. Lutz personal injury attorney […]
According to the latest statistics from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there were over 9,143 motorcycle accidents in Florida in 2018. Among these accidents, 7,849 resulted in injuries and 531 casualties. 313 of those accidents happened right here in Polk County — 274 riders were injured and 12 died. Motorcyclists are more […]
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in Florida that was caused by the negligent actions of another person, state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages caused by your accident-related injuries. Because of the lack of enclosure and safety restraints, injuries to riders in motorcycle accidents are often more […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida that was not your fault, the insurance company of the parties responsible for your injuries are going to do everything they can to pay as little as possible to settle your case. That’s why it’s so important to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to protect […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another, then you’ve probably been advised by a number of people to take action to regain the losses caused by your injuries. Some are telling you to file a personal injury claim; others are telling you that you need to […]
Florida property owners have a legal obligation to maintain a reasonably safe environment for those they invite (“invitees”) onto their property. When they fail to do so, they may be held liable for damages related to the invitee’s injuries, under Florida’s premises liability laws. Property owners in Florida generally don’t have the same obligations to […]
In most cases, when a big rig truck and an automobile get into an accident, the automobile suffers more damage and its occupants suffer worse injuries than the truck and its driver. Fortunately, truck accidents may be avoidable if the driver of the automobile take into account that commercial trucks aren’t the same as automobiles. […]
Slippery walkways, broken sidewalks and pavement, poorly maintained stairwells, unclean and littered floors, poorly lit hallways, and obstructions are just a few of the causes of slip and fall accidents in Florida. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident in Lakeland or other Central Florida community caused by the negligence of a […]
If you were injured by a careless motorist while using a crosswalk to get from one side of the street to another, Florida state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages caused by your crosswalk accident injuries, including medical expenses, economic losses, and pain and suffering. In addition to sharing the […]
Why is it so important to be a defensive driver in Florida? You may not realize it, but you put yourself in danger every time you get behind the wheel of a car. Distracted drivers, impaired drivers, poor road conditions, and adverse weather are just a few of the potential hazards Florida drivers face while […]
Starting out as an online seller of used books, Amazon has grown to become one of the biggest shopping sites in the world. You can buy just about anything off Amazon and have it delivered directly to your home or business. That’s because Amazon has gotten into the delivery game — sending packages directly from […]
Medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering are just a few of the damages you could endure after being injured in an auto accident in Florida. Fortunately, state laws give you the right to seek compensation for these damages from the person(s) responsible for your injuries. With the help of a car accident lawyer […]
If you were injured in an auto accident in Florida that wasn’t your fault, you can recover compensation for the damages caused by your injuries by filing a personal injury claim with the other driver’s insurance company. However, what happens when you discover after the accident that the driver of the other vehicle wasn’t its […]
Owners have an obligation of care toward the people who lawfully visit their home, property or business. This includes protecting their visitors from harm by maintaining a safe environment. When they are negligent in this care, say for failing to mop up a wet floor and a visitor becomes injured, Florida’s premise liability laws give […]
Each year, too many people in Florida are seriously injured or even killed in accidents involving 18-wheelers and other big trucks. While it is assumed these accidents mostly happen out on the open road, many of the worst 18-wheeler accidents in Florida occur when the truck is attempting to make a turn on a narrow […]
