Local attorney Philip DeBerard IV was recently honored by the Okeechobee Sheriff’s Office for his service to the community. This Monday his efforts were honored by Sheriff Noel E. Stephen at the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office. “Your father would be...
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, so we’re giving you the low-down on what Traumatic Brain Injuries are and how we can help you or your loved one after one. What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury to the brain tissue...
Yes. If your loved one is struck by a car while walking, even while not at a marked crosswalk, you can bring a claim. Florida law specifically denotes unmarked crosswalks, which are areas where people would normally cross that are not properly laid out as a crosswalk....
If you’re injured in a bicycle accident in the state of Florida, the first thing I suggest you do is call the cops. The second is collect evidence, take photos, talk to the other driver, and get the other person’s contact information. Then if you’re...
Generally, your own automobile insurance will cover you when you’re riding a bicycle. If you own an automobile, you will have PIP available to you in Florida, no-fault insurance for the first $10,000. As well as if you have uninsured or underinsured motorist...
Yes, a bicyclist has the same rights as the driver of a car in the state of Florida. A bicyclist is able to share the road just like a car can because they’re both considered vehicles. It’s important to know that in addition to the same rights, a bicyclist...
