Monthly Archives: June 2018
Why August is One of the Most Dangerous Months on Florida’s Roads
According to state statistics, August had the second-highest number of car accidents of all months in 2016. Around 35,000 crashes occurred, second only to March. These numbers should not be surprising. Read on to learn more about why August is so dangerous. More People are on the Road Summer months are the perfect time… Read More »
Can You Receive Compensation after a Hit and Run?
It is illegal to leave the scene of a car accident. Nevertheless, countless people do just that every year, leaving injured motorists behind. If you have been the victim of a hit and run, you might be worried about whether you can receive compensation for your injuries. Fortunately, there are several ways to pay… Read More »
Publix Faces Personal Injury Lawsuit
A Publix shopper has filed a lawsuit against the supermarket store, alleging that its negligence led to her personal injuries. According to the complaint filed May 23 in Orange County Circuit Court, a woman fell on February 11, 2016 while shopping in a Publix store on Landstar Boulevard in Orlando. According to the complaint,… Read More »
How to Collect on a Florida Judgment
If you win a lawsuit, the court will issue a judgment in your favor. This judgment, however, is only a piece of paper. Ultimately, it is up to the defendant to pay you, because a court will not collect a judgment for you. In many cases, the defendant has insurance which will pay the… Read More »
How Long Will It Take to Settle My Lawsuit?
After a bad accident, you are probably anxious to receive compensation to pay for your medical expenses and cover any lost wages. Unfortunately, the other driver’s insurance company is usually not anxious to pay out a settlement—no matter how injured you are. How long will you have to wait? Although there is no “one… Read More »
Do You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
Florida’s no-fault insurance law has made it easier for many accident victims to receive compensation. After a collision, injured motorists contact their own insurer to tap their personal injury protection (PIP) benefits, which are no fault benefits. As a result, it does not matter if the motorist is to blame for the accident, they… Read More »
Can I Lose a Job Because of a Criminal Conviction?
At Bundza & Rodriguez, we meet with clients every week who are worried about how a criminal charge will affect them. In particular, they are worried about whether a conviction will impact their ability to get a job, or to even keep their current job. Unfortunately, employers who find out about criminal convictions face… Read More »
Another Pedestrian Death in Volusia County
Walking along the road has always been a dangerous activity. Now comes a report of another deadly collision involving a pedestrian in Volusia County to confirm that too many drivers are not aware of pedestrians. According to statistics kept by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 2016 saw 9,102 pedestrian crashes,… Read More »
Broken Bones Can Be Very Expensive
Broken bones are common injuries in many accidents, including car accidents or slip and falls. To some people, broken bones might seem “minor.” However, breaks can leave people laid up in bed for months and, if the break is particularly bad, might require expensive surgery. Treatment for Breaks The key to healing broken bones… Read More »