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Posted By Paulsen Law Group 3-Apr-2023

Do I Have to Report My Car Accident to the Police?

Generally, it’s a good idea to always report your car accident to the police. That said, you are legally required to report a collision any time there is damage, injury, and/or death involved. Even if injuries seem minor, or if someone only ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 15-Feb-2023

Should I Accept the Insurance Company's Settlement Offer?

Generally, it’s not advisable to accept an insurance company’s settlement offer after your car accident injury unless you’ve received legal counsel from an experienced attorney. Doing so can result in receiving less compensation for ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 18-Jan-2023

Liability When Unsafe Road Conditions Cause an Accident

Although car accidents are often caused by one or more drivers’ negligence, sometimes other factors may be to blame. Things such as a car manufacturer’s defect and negligent repairs can cause a vehicle to lose control and crash, and even ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 14-Dec-2022

Can Both Drivers Be at Fault for an Accident?

Every year, nearly 400,000 car accidents happen in Florida. Not every accident results in an injury or fatalities, but in 2022, 3,126 fatalities and 158,994 collision injuries were reported. Nearly every car accident involves an amount of negligence ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 15-Nov-2022

How to Protect Your Car Accident Injury Claim

When you are injured in a car accident, everything that happens from the moment you leave your vehicle matters. Everything you say and do can fall under scrutiny, and savvy insurance adjusters will look for every excuse to poke holes in your claim. ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 13-Jul-2022

Injured in a Car Accident? Avoid Saying This to the Adjuster.

When you’re injured in a car accident, nothing is more important than getting the medical care you need to ensure a full recovery. Unfortunately, medical care – including rehabilitative care and occupational therapy – isn’t ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 27-Jun-2022

Beware of These 5 Injury-Prone Summer Activities

Summer is a time to enjoy all kinds of fun activities. Although many of these can be enjoyed all year long in Florida, the longer days mean that more and more people will be out and about. This can raise the risk of something going wrong and causing ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 11-Feb-2022

The Difference Between Careless Driving & Reckless Driving in FL

Careless vs. Reckless Driving All licensed drivers in Florida have a duty to obey all traffic signs and operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner every time they are on the roads or highways. Not only can breaching this duty result in a car ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 4-Jan-2022

How Can a Passenger Be Held Liable for a Crash in FL?

When insurance companies determine fault for a car accident, the focus is primarily on the drivers involved. Common reasons include texting while driving, speeding, drunk driving, or otherwise committing a traffic violation. But what if a passenger ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 7-Dec-2021

Common Holiday Accidents

The holiday season consists of festive gatherings with loved ones, exchanging gifts, and long vacations away from home. However, the most wonderful time of the year is often the busiest, which can result in people letting their guard down and ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 3-Nov-2021

Road Rage Accidents in Florida

Although negligence and distracted driving are the two leading causes of car accidents in Florida, road rage ranks high on the list. In fact, Florida has been named the road rage capital of the United States for three years in a row, according to a ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 8-Jul-2021

Do Not Accept the First Settlement Offer After a Car Crash

Car accident s can be a traumatic and emotionally overwhelming experience. If you suffer an injury, you need money to pay hospital bills, replace lost income from missing work, and property damage stemming from the crash. Injury claim negotiations ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 1-Jun-2021

When Do I Need to Report a Car Accident to Police in FL?

If you have recently been injured in a car accident in Florida, one of the most important steps you must take is to call the police or highway patrol to the scene of the collision. According to Florida law, a person must report a crash to law ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 3-May-2021

The Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Drowsy driving consists of a dangerous combination of operating a vehicle while fatigued or tired, which often occurs when someone did not get enough sleep, worked a late shift, has an untreated sleep disorder, has been taking medications, or has ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 6-Apr-2021

Dram Shop Laws in Florida

In many states, if you an injury in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, not only can you file an accident claim or personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party, but you may also seek damages from a third party – like a vendor or a ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 4-Mar-2021

5 Common Causes of Car Accidents in Florida

According to the 2019 traffic crash report from the Florida Department for Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were a total of 401,867 motor vehicle accidents in Florida, which is an average of 1,101 collisions per day. There were also ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 3-Feb-2021

Florida Car Accident Laws

If you have been injured in a car accident in Florida, you need to understand your options for recovering financial compensation for your losses, such as medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages. One of the most important things to know is ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 11-Dec-2020

Local Crash Reveals Dangers of Distracted Driving

On November 29, 2020, a 49-year-old Brandon woman looked down to check her GPS, caused an accident that damaged 4 vehicles, and sent a state trooper to the hospital. According to the Florida Highway Patrol and the Tampa Bay Times, the woman struck ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 15-Jul-2020

Be Aware of these Deadly Tampa Bay Roads

Now that summer is here, there may be an increase in the number of packed cars and RVs on the road filled with families and friends out on a road trip. This number could potentially be even higher as COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders have made people ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 15-Jun-2020

Motor Vehicle Crashes Down 50 Percent Across Tampa Bay & Florida

Florida had 17,500 fewer motor vehicle accidents in April than it did during the same month last year, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Crash numbers were down up to 50% in most cities across the state, ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 6-Apr-2020

Speeding Motorcyclist Causes Fatal Crash on Bayshore Blvd.

With stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, there are far fewer cars on the road. Unfortunately, careless behavior can still cause serious accidents. On April 4, 2020, for example, both a motorcyclist and a bicyclist were killed after ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 25-Mar-2020

How is Fatigued Driving Proven as a Cause of Car Accidents?

Driver fatigue is one of the most common causes of car accidents. When a driver is tired, it makes it much more difficult to notice hazards and respond promptly. Falling asleep at the wheel is a significant risk as well, and can cause a driver to ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 16-Jan-2020

What Causes Rollover Accidents?

Rollovers have a higher fatality rate than any other type of car crash. Fortunately, these accidents are becoming more and more rare with advances in motor vehicle safety. With electronic stability control required on all vehicles made after 2012, ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 9-Oct-2019

Drive Safe this Halloween

Every October, the internet is flooded with Halloween safety tips for drivers. While these tidbits provide valuable information, they can be difficult to remember. That’s why our team at Paulsen Law Group created this acrostic poem and mnemonic ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 30-Jul-2019

How Can I Avoid Distracted Driving Accidents?

Distracted driving is a major problem across the country, resulting in hundreds of thousands of injuries every year. In 2015 alone, distracted driving accidents resulted in about 391,000 injuries and 3,477 deaths. It is crucial for all drivers to do ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 9-Jul-2019

What Are the Differences Between Economic and Damages

When you file a personal injury claim, the damages you recover can fall under two different categories – economic and non-economic. Although economic damages are relatively straightforward, generally covering the costs a person incurred as a ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 13-May-2019

What to Do After a Car Accident While Pregnant

For an expectant mother, few things are as frightening as the prospect of any harm coming to her unborn child. This is precisely why the aftermath of a car accident is crucial for a pregnant woman, even more so than for most. Focusing on what you ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 6-May-2019

Unexpected Springtime Driving Hazards

Though driving in the winter is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road, springtime can also pose significant hazards for unsuspecting drivers who do not know what risks to look out for. When the weather is warmer, many people feel they ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 26-Apr-2019

Florida Bill Aims to Make Texting and Driving a Primary Offense

The Florida House and Senate have passed a bill that would define texting and driving as a primary offense in The Sunshine State. The state law, which is awaiting approval by Governor Ron DeSantis, would begin on July 1 st of this year. An additional ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 5-Feb-2019

What Does "Pain & Suffering" Mean in a Car Accident?

In the legal world, the term “pain and suffering” is involved in almost all accident cases. In car accident cases, for instance, “pain and suffering” may have particularly broad applicability. While it may be comparatively ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 30-Nov-2018

5 Apps to Prevent Cellphone Use While Driving

From texting friends and family to sharing your activities on social media, our cell phones have become an essential item in our everyday lives just like our wallet and set of keys. Unfortunately, we seem to be using them much too often, especially ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 15-Aug-2018

Common Causes of Trucking Accidents

Trucking accidents are far more dangerous for drivers than regular car accidents. The size and weight of commercial trucks are vastly greater than that of the average passenger car and can have devastating consequences. There are a number of causes ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 30-Oct-2017

Why Apologizing After an Accident is Never a Good Idea

Being involved in an accident can be overwhelming and the aftermath is often chaotic and confusing. In the midst of all that is occurring, it might feel entirely natural and even polite to apologize to the other party involved, but this seemingly ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 10-Oct-2017

What Should I Ask My Doctor After a Car Accident?

Being involved in an accident and sustaining injuries is a traumatic and overwhelming experience and the aftermath can be just as stressful and frustrating if you neglect to take certain steps. Your first priority should be to seek medical treatment ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 4-Oct-2017

Bad Driving Habits that Often Result in Crashes

Most drivers assume they are safe drivers who are in compliance with rules of the road at all times. However, there are many bad habits ingrained in American drivers that are considered common. Unfortunately, these common bad habits cost drivers ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 19-Sep-2017

Tips to Prevent Car Accidents

Most people do not understand or even consider the profound impact a car accident —even a minor fender bender—can have on their lives until they experience one themselves. While some accidents cannot be avoided, fortunately, many can. In ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 12-Sep-2017

Who Had the Right of Way?

Whenever a car accident occurs, one of the aspects to consider is who had the right of way. The right-of-way rules determine which driver may proceed and which one should yield at merges, stops, and turns. These rules are in place to help people ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 5-Sep-2017

Understanding Comparative Fault in Florida

When you are involved in a car accident in Florida, liability is not always clear-cut and more than one person can be at fault. In 1973, the state adopted its “comparative fault statute,” allowing a court or jury to proportionately assign ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 15-Aug-2017

Recovering from Whiplash

When it comes to minor and major car accidents, the most common injury is whiplash. It is another name for neck strain, caused by the sudden jerk of a vehicle upon impact with another. This sudden force upon the neck and head can lead to stretches, ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 1-Aug-2017

Car Accidents Involving Teen Drivers

As relatively new drivers, teenagers are not entirely aware of the dangers of the road. Since they have a tendency to engage in reckless behavior, such as speeding or getting distracted, teenage drivers are significant at risk to suffer serious or ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 10-Jul-2017

Did You Sustain A Whiplash Injury In A Car Accident?

One of the most common injuries suffered in car accidents in Florida and the United States is whiplash. A whiplash injury occurs when an individual’s neck rapidly propels forward and then backwards (similar to cracking a whip) when their ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 3-Jul-2017

7 Steps to Take After a Car Accident

A car accident is a frightening and stressful experience, especially if someone suffers an injury. Although the shock of being involved in a crash can be quite overwhelming, there are important steps you need to take to ensure you don’t pay for ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 20-Jun-2017

Preparing for Your Summer Road Trip

Now that summer is here, many Americans embark on long road trips to various places throughout the nation. No matter if you are journeying to the other side of the country or to the next stave over, it is wise to be prepared in case of an emergency ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 6-Jun-2017

What to Do After a Hit & Run Accident

In order to recover monetary damages for the accident and your injuries, you must contact law enforcement immediately. When filing a police report, tell the officer as much information as you can. What is the make and model of the vehicle in ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 9-May-2017

Why It's So Important to Get Medical Care After an Accident

If you are seriously injured in a car accident, you will most likely receive immediate medical attention at the emergency room. But how about less serious crashes, where there is no immediate injury or pain? After a relatively minor accident, many ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 2-May-2017

What If You Hit Someone Who's Jaywalking?

According to Florida law, an accident involving an individual being hit by a car will be reviewed by law enforcement, insurance adjusters, investigators, and attorneys against these laws. While there are many instances where drivers of motor vehicles ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 11-Apr-2017

Florida Texting & Driving Laws

At Paulsen Law Group, our Dunedin personal injury lawyer understands what an important role our cellphone plays in our lives. Whether we use it to communicate with others or stay updated with current events, we use these mobile devices to conduct our ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 30-Jan-2017

4 Common Mistakes People Make After a Car Accident

Commuting to and from work, picking up your children from school and running errands are all activities most Americans do using their cars. Driving is such a commonplace activity we often forget how often car accidents occur. In fact, during 2015 in ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 31-Dec-2016

Do You Need an Injury Attorney?

If you suffer an injury in an accident, you have legal right to recover compensation by settling a claim outside of the courtroom, or through a formal court-based lawsuit. If you must make a personal injury claim in order to recover monetary damages ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 29-Dec-2016

Who Pays for Your Medical Bills After an Accident?

If you get hurt in an accident, you might be wondering who is going to pay for your medical treatment. First, you must understand that if you get into an accident, the at-fault party will not pay for your medical bills on an ongoing basis. Instead, ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 27-Dec-2016

How Much is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

Whether you suffered an injury in a car collision or slip and fall accident, you will need money to pay for your medical expenses and cover your bills while you are out of work. If another party’s negligent actions caused your injury, they are ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 31-Oct-2016

Were You Injured on Halloween?

Halloween is the night of fun and revelry for many people, but if you were one of those who was injured during the spookiest night of the year, you might not see the fun in it today. If you were injured, you are not alone. In fact, the National ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 21-Oct-2016

Safety Tips for Holiday Road Trips

With the holidays approaching, many families start to make their holiday travel plans. If you and your family are planning to take a road trip this year to see friends, family for the holidays, you might want to check out these safety tips from our ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 26-Sep-2016

What If My Injuries Don't Show Up Right Away?

Even the most cautious drivers can find themselves in an accident. While one of your first steps after an accident should be to see a doctor, some find themselves hesitant to do so since they don’t think they have been injured. A common ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 25-Jul-2016

Common Factors of Reckless Driving

Seek Legal Representation from Paulsen Law Group As licensed motorists in Florida, we are always responsible for practicing safe driving techniques and obey to state driving laws. However, those who neglect laws and blatantly drive in a reckless ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 26-May-2016

Preventing Drowsy Driving

It’s evident that drowsy driving is the cause of hundreds of thousands of preventable auto accidents annually. Unfortunately, a good amount of these of these types of accidents end in disaster, resulting in serious bodily injury and even death. ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 24-May-2016

Common Driver Distractions

One of the most common causes of car accidents in Florida is distracted driving. Due to our dependence on modern-day technology, such as cellphones, these devices allow us to remain connected at all times and make us susceptible to multi-tasking ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 18-Apr-2016

Taking Pictures After A Car Accident

Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming and hectic. Your emotions are running high and your thoughts are completely scattered. There are so many things must possibly be done, such as going to the hospital, getting your car towed, talking ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 14-Apr-2016

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Millions of people die from car accidents every year in the United States. Over the past decade, the majority of these deaths are caused by distracted driving, specifically due to cellphone usage. Whether it’s talking on the phone, texting, or ...

Posted By Paulsen Law Group 3-Feb-2016

Are You Protected in an Uber or Lyft Accident?

Most car accidents are preventable, and that is especially with the case when it comes to Uber and Lyft accidents. How much can you trust the driver or the rideshare company to look out for passengers’ safety? Despite the fact that many of us ...

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