From looking at television and billboards, listening to radio commercials and reading refrigerator magnets which arrive on a new phone book, you’d think personal injury (“accident“) lawyers are supposed to smile and pose for the camera outside fake courtrooms giving press conferences that never happened. Hardly. What you’re seeing is nauseating marketing, spin, snake oil, […]
Advocacy
Let’s enforce the “Safe Distance” Law Now
How many of you, cycling on public roads, would like to see cars pass you, your friends and family with a safe distance? How many of you have heard about the”3 Feet Rule”? How many of you know (from personal experience or otherwise) cars don’t pass 3 feet away from cyclists? How many of you […]
The Top 7 Secrets Florida Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know
1. The first time they call you the war on your claim has begun. The first attacks the are subtle: The adjuster tries to trick you into thinking he is your friend and is working for you. He calls you by your first name. They are extremely polite. He jokes about the weather, sports scores, […]
“NDAs”- How Companies Hide Behind Settlement Agreements: A story of the “worst tire” in history
See the picture to the right? That WAS a $181,000 forty foot long Monaco Coach RV recreation vehicle…until it’s tire came apart. The driver was paralyzed, his wife and his daughter-in-law suffered broken backs; his son, a broken hip. How did this happen? Goodyear Tire manufactured a tire,the G159, for local delivery vehicles (post office, […]
Talking about the Mass Death Toll Caused by Motor Vehicles; What’s Your Government Going to Stop You from Getting Killed?
As the legislative session is now in Session (yes, RIGHT now), some folks have no idea what they want THEIR governmental representatives to do. I do though. Please allow me to suggest this topic for you to make a call to your Representative AND Senator. Think about this: if you are going to go deep […]
My Case Is Going to Trial! What Do I Have to Do in Court?
Many people are worried about their case going to trial. This worry is a product of fear of the unknown. These are understandable concerns if you don’t know what’s going on. Communication with your lawyer as you proceed to trial is of utmost importance. I’ve been a trial lawyer for more than 31 years and […]
Bicycle Prejudice Fail. Bikes Break Traffic Laws Less Than Motorists Study Finds
Prejudice is defined by Merriam-Webster as: “a (1) : preconceived judgment or opinion (2) : an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge.” Some prejudices we get from our parents, peer group or make up ourselves. It goes without saying that as we age as we get more experience many […]
Research: People Who Sue Don’t “Just Do It for the Money”
Many clients when I meet them for the first time will say to me: “I’ve never hired a lawyer before.” or “I don’t sue just for anything.” The don’t they realize it but, that is absolutely the truth. Every client I have ever had has been genuinely hurt, was affected in their lives significantly by […]
Here’s Some Low Calorie New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your 2018
There’s lots of people giving you advice about New Year’s resolutions to improve your life. Some of those are difficult. These ones are easy. Enjoy 2018! Use your seat belt and ask tell the passengers in your car to get out if they don’t put theirs on. I know, I know a few people whine: […]
“411 Pain” Sued (Finally!) GEICo really wants $15,000,000.00 from 411 Pain
Ask almost anyone in the state of Florida and you’ll have a hard time finding someone who hasn’t seen “411 Pain” advertising. There have been a number of exposes’ of the practices of this company, including an excellent one from Miami New Times from 2010. That’s newspaper/neighbor of the home office of 411 Pain. The […]