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After a Car Accident, Should I See a Chi...

After a Car Accident, Should I See a Chiropractor or Orthopedist?
By Jason Neufeld, Esq. Our clients often look to us for guidance as to which type of doctor they should turn to for the best care after an accident. This article will provide some general guidelines and is not meant to replace the advice of a trained, medical professional. In fact, if you have a preferred family doctor, or primary-care physician, we often recommend that you seek that...

Realize the Dangers of Texting While Dri...

Q: What are the legal implications of texting and using a cell phone while driving? A: At least 30 states and Washington D.C. have passed laws banning text messaging (typing electronic messages on a cell phone, known as “texting”) while driving. So far, in 2011, there are three different Florida bills being proposed that would limit cell phone and/or text messaging while driving:...

Talk With Your Attorney Before You Sign ...

Personal Injury Q&A with Jason Neufeld, Esq.  Q: Should I sign the waiver provided to me from the car insurance company after a car accident? A:  No. An unfortunate event happened the other day. A very nice young man (we’ll call him Emilio) cautiously walked into my office in obvious discomfort. During our conversation, he had to pause several times to wait until a...

Automobile Insurance Policies Are Confus...

Q: Do I have proper auto insurance coverage? A:  No doubt about it – automobile insurance policies are confusing. Most consumers have the misunderstanding that their insurance policy will cover them in case of a car accident. Unfortunately, on occasion, I have had to be the one to inform them that they are mistaken. There are complexities to insurance coverage that, if not...

What to Do if You Are Involved in an Aut...

Q: What are the most important things I should do if involved in a car accident? A:  With an average of 646 crashes each day in Florida, being involved in a car accident can be a very frightening experience. Here are the key points on how to best react. 1.  Get to a Safe Location and Report the Accident As soon as the airbag has deflated, make sure your vehicle is turned off,...