The Law Place asked law students across the nation to consider the legal heroes who inspire them. Students from all backgrounds wrote in and described the impact of a wide range of legal influences, from teachers to family members and rising stars of the legal community. However, DeAndré Keené Bell II’s essay stood out. DeAndré …
Andrew Van Ness Wins Law School Scholarship
The $2,500 Law School Scholarship from The Law Place is all about honoring the heroes who inspire students to become attorneys. For University of Florida graduate Andrew Van Ness, that hero is Professor Samuel Stafford. A Judicial Hearing Officer and professor for many years, Stafford helped ignite Van Ness’ passion for civil liberties. Why Van …
Making an Injury Claim for a Spinal Cord Injury After an Accident in Florida?
Sustaining a spinal cord injury after an accident can often be life-changing as these injuries are often permanent as victims rarely fully recover from them. These injuries can be sustained from slip and fall accidents as well as motor vehicle accidents and often involve more than one party being injured. According to The Miami Project …
Common Types of Leg Injuries From Car Accidents
Car accident injuries vary depending on the circumstances and factors surrounding each individual case – from whiplash and broken bones to knee injuries and leg injuries. The aftermath of a car accident can be very painful and expensive. If you are suffering from leg pain following a car accident, then you should consider working with …
Tingling in Hands After Car Accident
Many Americans today do not realize that stepping into their vehicle is one of the riskiest things that they do each and every day. This is due to the likelihood of a car accident, especially when you consider that not all car accident injuries seem as severe as they might be. If you are experiencing …
Making an Injury Claim for Mental Anguish After an Accident in Florida?
Most people associate the consequences of a Florida car accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice case, or any other personal injury accident with only the actual physical injuries. These people fail to consider the emotional distress this level of trauma causes to most accident victims. In truth, many people who suffer a severe enough bodily …
What to Know About Suing for Pain and Suffering After Car Accident?
When filing a car accident claim, the claimant may be entitled to claim damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages are awarded to car accident victims who have suffered from physical pain and mental trauma as a result of their accident. Before filing a claim, it’s highly recommended …
Ways to Access a Car Accident Report?
A car accident report is an important piece of information in regard to a car accident that has happened. Police officers have the responsibility of filling out the document when they arrive at the scene of an accident. The police report is then sent to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV). If you were …
What Happens When You Cut Someone Off and They Crash?
Cutting someone off in traffic can happen regularly in the State of Florida and, in some cases, can be completely accidental. However, they can still cause serious injuries and property damage to the drivers involved. If you’ve caused a car accident by cutting someone off, you’ll likely be wondering what you need to do at …
We Are Lawyers Who Only Get Paid When You Win?
Accident victims typically face many expenses that cause them undue stress. If you or a loved one has suffered an accident, you may be facing mounting medical bills, property damage, and more. The last thing you need is a greedy law firm to take what little money you have left. If you have suffered an …
Five Deadliest Highways in Florida
Driving is the most dangerous thing a person does on a day-to-day basis. Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time, but unfortunately, Florida seems to suffer disproportionately in terms of deadly car accidents. In 2020, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that there were over 340,000 car accidents on Florida’s roads. Of these …
How to Find a Good Worker’s Compensation Lawyer in Florida?
In Florida, accidents in the workplace happen every day. Your job is most likely your main source of income, so when someone else’s negligence is the cause of your workplace accident, it can be particularly frustrating. If you have sustained a work-related injury, you may be able to claim compensation as well as worker’s compensation …
Making an Injury Claim for Paralysis After an Accident in Florida
Spinal cord injuries are some of the most serious injuries that someone can experience because of the profound effect they can have on the way an individual, and their loved ones, live their lives. If you or someone in your family has become paralyzed because of an accident or an act of violence, then you …
What You Should Ask Your Motorcycle Accident Attorney at Your First Meeting?
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident, then you should consider hiring a motorcycle accident lawyer in the State of Florida. It is important that you also ask the right questions during an initial consultation. At The Law Place, we have over seventy-five years of collective experience when it comes to handling motorcycle accident …
How to Get Over a Car Accident That Was Not Your Fault?
Knowing what to do after a car accident that wasn’t your fault is difficult. In the State of Florida, car accidents occur every day, but many people are unsure about who to contact or whether or not they are entitled to seek compensation. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV), …
School Bus Accident Versus Public Transport Bus Accident
Any type of car accident can leave victims greatly suffering physically, emotionally, and financially. However, because of how large and heavy buses are, they often have a greater impact and cause even more destruction. If you or a loved one were injured in a bus accident, then it’s crucial that you contact The Law Place …
Truck Accident Statistics
Large truck accidents are some of the most dangerous events that can occur on the roads of America today, both for the truck drivers themselves and those driving passenger vehicles. In fact, across the entire United States, around 130,000 are injured in truck accidents on average each year. Injuries also have a higher likelihood to …
Hands-Free Laws: What You Need to Know
Distracted driving includes the use of any handheld devices, mobile phones, or headphones while behind the wheel in the State of Florida. Florida Statute 316.305 (otherwise known as The Wireless Communications While Driving Law) took effect on the 1st of July 2019, and it requires all drivers to put their phones down and focus on …
Back and Neck Pain After a Car Accident
Experiencing some form of back or neck pain following a car accident is increasingly common in the State of Florida. Following a traffic collision, no matter how minor your injuries may seem, it is important to seek medical assistance as soon as you possibly can. Failure to do so may mean that you will be …
How an Experienced Attorney Would Approach a Sideswipe Car Accident Case
Sideswipe car accident cases are on the rise in the United States. With more pressure to stick to schedules and increasing traffic build-up, many drivers are guilty of weaving in and out of traffic. This leads to side-on collisions, which can have devastating consequences for accident victims. If you’ve been injured in a sideswipe collision, …
