Archive for the ‘Car Accidents’ Category

Can I Sue – The Accident Was Partially My Fault?

Published April 2nd, 2012. By Michael S. Smith of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Over the years, we have answered this question many times for potential clients wondering if they can make a claim for personal injury or wrongful death.  It is a great question, as states throughout the country handle the issue differently.  …

Trucking Accidents and Injuries

Published June 21st, 2011. By C. Reid Bierer of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Crashes between large trucks and personal cars are different from car on car accidents due to the difference in the weight of the vehicles. As a result, they often have extremely devastating, and sometimes deadly, consequences.  Large trucks (eighteen wheelers, semi-trucks, …

What Automobile Insurance Will Cover My Crash?

Published April 25th, 2011. By Chad C. Hastings of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Likely due to a downturn in the economy, we have encountered many negligent drivers who carry very little – if any — automobile insurance.  Our clients often ask what automobile insurance will cover them in the event they are involved …

How to Keep Your Teenage Driver Safe

Published April 18th, 2011. By Heidi S. Reiff of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

It seems like just yesterday your teenager was a toddler and  now he or she is about to get a drivers license. Before handing over the car keys, here are some things to  discuss with your new young driver.

Having …

But I Don’t Want to Go to Court…

Published March 17th, 2010. By Michael S. Smith of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Thru the years, we have frequently had clients express concern about “going to court.”  This reaction is natural, since many of our clients have never had any interaction with the justice system.  On television, “court” looks like a very scary …

Motorcycle Safety, Injury Prevention and the Law

Published January 25th, 2010. By Joseph B. Landy of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Motorcycles are a common source of transportation – both for recreation as well as for a source of primary transportation. There is no doubt the popularity of the motorcycles continues to escalate. In fact, according to the American Automobile Association …

What is My Liability When I Loan My Car?

Published January 19th, 2010. By Michael S. Smith of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Before you loan your car to someone, consider this:  You are responsible for the damage it causes.  This is true regardless of whether you loan your vehicle to a family member or simply to a friend or co-worker.  The person …

Read Your Insurance Application Carefully! Don't "Misrepresent!"

Published August 17th, 2009. By Glenn E. Siegel of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Having handled thousands of cases involving disputes over medical benefits, (otherwise known as P.I.P. suits), I can tell you with absolute certainty that there are insurance companies that will look at every possible angle to try to avoid payment of …

New Report Shows Fewer Traffic Fatalities, but Please Still Drive Safely

Published July 20th, 2009. By Gary S. Lesser of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Please drive safely, even though a new study reports that car accident deaths in Florida have dropped to an eight year low. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles just released its Traffic Crash Statistics Report 2008. By …

I Have Been in an Accident – Now What?

Published June 19th, 2009. By Michael S. Smith of Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith, PLLC

Emotions – not to mention adrenaline – run high after a car accident. It is best to have a game plan in place before an accident ever takes place. Like insurance, it is something you hope you never need to …

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