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Mitigate the Risk of Costly Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
Read moreThere is a misconception among business owners, property managers, and even custodians that using a “Wet Floor” sign relieves them of obligation in the event of trip and fall accidents on their property. The truth is, the use of this sign is only a portion of what needs to be done to help avoid accidents…
Auto Insurance Tips and Accident Law In Jacksonville
Read moreAuto Insurance Policy Everyone understands that they need car insurance to operate a vehicle in Florida. However, not everyone understands their car insurance policy. Every insurance policy is specific to the type of policy purchased and may differ by insurance provider. The following auto insurance tips should help explain the most common parts of any…
6 Common Mistakes Victims Make In Handling Their Claims
Read moreAuto Accident Claims Accident claims should be a very simple process. When a car accident occurs with injuries, many people assume that they should just contact their insurer and the process will be handled without issue. After all, don’t all those “feel good” commercials they play on TV state that the insurer always has…
5 Types of Damages Commonly Awarded In Wrongful Death Suits
Read moreThe heartbreak a family endures when a loved one is lost cannot easily be described. Add to this fact that the death was the result of an accident and was so unexpected, and the emotional trauma is enhanced. Sadly, many people who lose a loved one in a wrongful death also suffer great financial…
What To Do Incase of Wrongful Death In Jacksonville
Read moreThe pain of losing a relative is always great. It is doubly so when the perpetrator of the death seems to have a malevolent intent, as is often true in wrongful death. Many people like to respond angrily and violently to their pain by seeking harsh legal action against those who hurt them. This, however,…
Slip and Fall- Who’s to Blame?
Read moreWhen a guest slips and falls in or around a store you own, you could be liable for the accident, as the guest might decide to file a suit against you and your business. The best way to avoid this issue is to make your store reasonably safe for guests. If these accidents ever occur,…
Types of Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Read morePedestrian accidents are sadly common in our fast-paced and often distracted society. Cars frequently hit people walking across busy streets, and bicycle accidents are also on the increase. The injuries from a pedestrian or bicycle accident can be profound, involving terrible injury to the limbs or head. Though no one ever wants to be involved…
Steps To Take After A Truck Accident in Jacksonville
Read moreBeing involved in an accident with a semi-truck will alter your life. Everything from that very moment will change. Trucking accidents are often catastrophic for the passenger vehicle involved due to the size and weight of the commercial vehicle. If you have been involved in a truck accident, there are certain steps you should take…
The Howell Law Firm, Your Best Bet In Jacksonvile For Personal Injury Cases
Read moreIf you’ve been in an accident, you need representation from an experienced attorney who knows the intricacies of the law and knows who to come through for clients. The Howell Law Firm, lead by attorney Ken Howell, is a firm that brings real results for the victims of accidents. For over 20 years Ken Howell…
Who Was at Fault for the Accident?
Read moreAs any Jacksonville car accident lawyer will tell you, deciding who was at fault after an accident has occurred is not always a simple task. It usually involves the police, insurance adjusters and sometimes the courts. When a car accident has been reported to the police, the officers are required to submit a report about…
What is Whiplash?
Read moreAccording to the Mayo Clinic, there are over 200,000 cases of whiplash diagnosed in the United States every year. Sadly, we don’t even know how many other cases go undiagnosed simply because the victim has no idea that he or she has suffered this kind of injury. If you don’t know you have whiplash, then…
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Florida?
Read moreWhen an accident or negligent action results in the death of the victim, there are some family members that may be able to seek compensation for their loss through a wrongful death lawsuit. This type of lawsuit helps remaining family members cope with the financial losses they experience due to the loss of their family…
Medical Bills: Who Will Pay?
Read moreThe most important thing that you can do for yourself after a car accident is seek medical treatment. However, insurance companies often won’t tell you to get treatment because they don’t want to pay for it. At The Howell Law Firm in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach, Florida, our lawyers offer a free initial consultation to…
Soft Tissue Injuries
Read moreYOU DO NOT NEED A MAJOR INJURY TO RECEIVE A MONEY SETTLEMENT The insurance company won’t tell you that when someone else hits you, even if all you end up with is neck or back soreness or stiffness, and even if it’s only when you overdo it that you have continuing pain or soreness, you…
MRIs & Disc Injuries
Read moreDisc injuries are frequently cause by the trauma that happens when your upper body is thrown forward and then backward during a motor vehicle crash. This violent motion can not only strain and damage muscles, but sometimes it can cause one of the discs in your back to bulge, protrude or herniate. When the disc…
Neck & Back Sprains
Read moreYOU DO NOT NEED A MAJOR INJURY TO RECEIVE A MONEY SETTLEMENT The insurance company won’t tell you that when someone else hits you, even if all you end up with is neck or back soreness or stiffness, and even if it’s only when you overdo it that you have continuing pain or soreness, you…
Insurance Coverages and Limits
Read moreTHERE MAY BE MORE INSURANCE COVERAGE THAN YOU THINK An insurance company may tell you that the driver that hit you has no insurance or just a minimal amount of insurance, or that you do not have uninsured motorist’s coverage. The actual insurance records should be reviewed to determine what amount of insurance is actually…
Is it complicated to have a case?
Read moreGETTING THE MONEY YOU DESERVE FOR YOUR INJURY CAN BE A SIMPLE PROCESS The insurance company also won’t explain that being represented by an attorney can actually make the handling of your case simpler and easier for you. Some people think that getting an attorney might complicate matters or make things more difficult. Actually, it…
I have an attorney, can I get a second opinion?
Read moreYOU CAN GET FREE INFORMATION AND EVEN A FREE SECOND OPINION ABOUT YOUR ACCIDENT Because the insurance company wants to pay you as little as they can get away with, they don’t want you to have the assistance of an attorney, so they will not tell you how easy it is to speak with an…
How Do I choose a doctor?
Read moreYOU NEED A FINAL RATING REPORT FROM A DOCTOR The insurance company won’t tell you that you will not receive full compensation for your injuries unless a doctor does a written final evaluation report and “rating” for your injury, in accordance with criteria set forth by the American Medical Association. This written report answers a…
Should I get follow up medical care?
Read moreIT IS IMPORTANT TO SEE A DOCTOR AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF YOUR OWN POCKET Another thing the insurance companies won’t tell you about is that if you are not seeing a doctor after your accident, the insurance company won’t say anything at first because they don’t really want…
Should I sign insurance company papers?
Read moreTHE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL ASK YOU TO SIGN PAPERS GIVING UP YOUR RIGHTS If you do not have an attorney representing you, the insurance company will ask you directly to sign documents, without explaining to you all the consequences of those documents. One thing they will ask you to sign will be an authorization for…
Do I need an attorney?
Read moreHOW TO GET THE MONEY YOU DESERVE The insurance companies won’t tell you that even their own research proves that people who are represented by attorneys end up with almost three and one-half times more money than people who try to settle with the insurance company on their own. The Insurance Research Council, a research…
Should I talk to the insurance adjuster?
Read moreTHE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL ASK YOU TO SIGN PAPERS GIVING UP YOUR RIGHTS The insurance company won’t tell you that when someone else hits you, even if all you end up with is neck or back soreness or stiffness, and even if it’s only when you overdo it that you have continuing pain or soreness,…
Do I have a case?
Read moreYOU DO NOT NEED A MAJOR INJURY TO RECEIVE A MONEY SETTLEMENT The insurance company won’t tell you that when someone else hits you, even if all you end up with is neck or back soreness or stiffness, and even if it’s only when you overdo it that you have continuing pain or soreness, you…
Who pays medical bills?
Read moreIT IS IMPORTANT TO SEE A DOCTOR AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF YOUR OWN POCKET Another thing the insurance companies won’t tell you about is that if you are not seeing a doctor after your accident, the insurance company won’t say anything at first because they don’t really want…
Car Repairs, Total Losses and Rentals
Read moreGETTING WHAT YOU DESERVE FOR YOUR DAMAGED VEHICLE – REPAIRS, TOTAL LOSSES. RENTALS Regarding payment for your car, the insurance company will often suggest you take the car to a specific shop that they like to use. You actually have the right to have your car repaired at any place you want, including the dealer.…
A Billion-Dollar Question: Will Florida Take Away PIP Coverage?
Read moreA Billion-Dollar Question: Will Florida Take Away PIP Coverage? One billion dollars. While it might sound like a Dr. Evil quote from one of the “Austin Powers” movies, it represents a real problem in Florida. Consumers are negatively affected by an estimated $1 billion per year in personal injury protection insurance fraud, according to…
How Can This Be True?
Read moreHow Can This Be True? The leader of an organization is supposed to motivate members to do the important work called for in their mission statement. Working to explore, enjoy, and protect our planet should not be a cynical or depressing exercise. “Grieving Greenies” turn off more people out in the real world than they…
Children & the Night Sky
Read moreChildren & the Night Sky After Sierra’s general meeting program the other night Andy, Jimmy, my 10-year-old friend Jack, and I were standing in the parking lot, gazing up at the sky, looking at the rare configuration of five planets all in the west. Jack and Andy were trying to figure out which one was…
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