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As a parent or guardian, you want your teen to experience the joys and responsibilities of driving, but you want to ensure their safety on the road. That road can be unpredictable, so equipping young drivers with the knowledge and skills to navigate it safely is paramount. This post will provide essential safe driving tips for …
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the question of whether to hire a lawyer might weigh heavily on your mind. However, you might worry about the costs of hiring an attorney if you have growing medical bills and lost income. Asking yourself, “How much does a personal injury lawyer …
If you suffered an injury in a car accident caused by someone else, you may already have expensive medical bills piling up. But, how long does a personal injury settlement take? Depending on your injuries and the duration of your recovery, your case could be resolved in just a few months if you settle your …
Being involved in an auto accident can be frustrating. However, colliding with a police car can be uniquely stressful. You might worry that the officer or police department will automatically pin the blame on you and maybe even retaliate by accusing you of illegal behavior. The best thing to do in this kind of delicate …
Accidents involving large commercial vehicles, predominantly trucks, impact thousands of lives in Florida every year. Most of these collisions are entirely preventable. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reported 440 commercial vehicle crashes in Escambia County in one recent year alone. These crashes led to two fatalities and over 120 injuries. …
If you were recently involved in a car accident, you might be wondering how to get a copy of the accident report. In Florida, anyone involved in a car crash that resulted in injury, death, or at least $500 in estimated property damage is legally required to inform the police. The responding officer will prepare …
Cardoso Law, PLLC, is excited to announce the launch of its new, state-of-the-art website, helping the firm provide the future of personal injury representation in Pensacola, FL. Cardoso Law has made some design tweaks and given its site a facelift to make finding the legal help you need easier than ever. The skilled injury lawyers …
When people lose someone that they love in a collision, they often develop emotional distress and mental health issues. In recognition of the emotional harm often caused by fatal crashes, the Florida legislature enacted statutes allowing surviving family members to recover compensation for the pain and suffering they endured due to the loss from the …
While Florida is known as the sunshine state, it does experience inclement weather on occasion. Although it does not frequently rain in Florida, business owners nonetheless must take measures to protect their customers from slip and fall accidents caused by rain puddles within their premises, and if they do not, they may be held accountable. …
Drunk driving accidents often cause catastrophic injuries. In some cases, the entity that served the intoxicated driver may be held liable for the harm ultimately sustained. Other factors can impact liability as well. For example, in many cases, the defense will argue that the plaintiff was comparatively negligent and, therefore their damages should be reduced. …