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Why Highway Hypnosis Increases the Risk of a Car Crash
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Aug 11, 2022 in Auto AccidentsIf you have ever been behind the wheel for long periods of time, you may have experienced highway hypnosis. It is a phenomenon that causes you to go into a trance-like state while driving. Highway hypnosis can affect a driver’s ability to safely respond…
Read MoreCar Crash Risks for Pedestrians During Florida Summers
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Aug 03, 2022 in Auto AccidentsCar crashes involving pedestrians often lead to serious or disabling injuries and death. Although many pedestrian crashes take place throughout the year in Florida, car crash risks tend to increase during the summer months between June and August as more…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know Before Your Car Accident Claim Deposition
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jul 26, 2022 in Auto AccidentsDepositions are an important part of the legal process and can be used to gather information about a case. A deposition is testimony taken under oath outside of a courtroom for discovery purposes. It is a question-and-answer session where the attorneys…
Read MoreDoes Florida Allow Stacking of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jul 18, 2022 in Auto AccidentsUninsured motorist (UM)/underinsured motorist (UIM) insurance can cover you when you are in a crash with an at-fault driver who does not carry or have enough bodily injury liability insurance. The amount of compensation the insurance company will pay…
Read MoreSummer Slip and Fall Hazards That Could Lead to a Legal Claim
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jul 14, 2022 in Personal InjurySummer brings plenty of sunshine and recreational activities. However, this time of the year also increases the risk of outdoor slip and falls. To stay safe in the summer, it is important to be aware of the most common slip and fall hazards. This includes…
Read MoreWhy Refusing Medical Treatment at the Crash Scene Could be Bad for Your Claim
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jul 06, 2022 in Auto AccidentsSometimes crash victims may refuse medical treatment at the scene because they do not feel much pain or think that their injuries are serious. However, refusing medical treatment after a crash could affect your claim in several ways. It could make it…
Read MoreMistakes Injury Victims Make When Talking to Doctors About Their Injuries
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jun 27, 2022 in Personal InjuryAn injury victim’s interactions with his or her doctor about his or her injuries are important. Failing to report the level of pain and limitations you are experiencing and how these limitations affect your ability to work will impact your doctor’s opinion…
Read MoreDangers of Summertime Driving in South Florida
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jun 21, 2022 in Auto AccidentsWhile the summertime brings longer days and plenty of sunshine, this time of year also brings increased driving dangers. Driving in South Florida can be particularly dangerous during the summer months. A large percentage of car crash deaths happen…
Read MoreDid the Insurance Company Wrongly Assign Fault to You?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jun 13, 2022 in Auto AccidentsWhile no one sets out to cause a car crash, most crashes are the result of negligence. Common examples of negligence include speeding, driving while distracted, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol or a wide variety of other careless actions. Insurance…
Read MoreHow an Injury Victim’s Credibility Can Affect the Outcome of a Claim
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jun 07, 2022 in Personal InjuryCredibility plays an important role in personal injury claims. Insurance companies are looking for any way to tear down the victim’s credibility and the credibility of any witnesses who back up the victim’s story. Below, we discuss some things that may…
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