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A passenger car driver is generally more likely to flee the scene of an accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian or bicyclist than one that involved other vehicles because often their car isn’t operational after an accident with another vehicle and the damage is more obvious. However, with trucks having such a […]

Depositions in car accident cases often prove incredibly stressful. While a deposition allows you to answer questions about your version of events during the car accident, it also allows the defense attorney to grill you and attempt to pick apart your case, your version of events, the extent of your injuries, and your claims about […]

It’s no secret: Florida has one of the highest uninsured motorist rates of any state in the nation, with more than a quarter of its drivers out on the road uninsured. This means that if you’re involved in an accident here, there is a one in four chance that the other driver doesn’t have insurance. […]

Five children and two adults died after a semi-truck driver lost control and collided with a van transporting a Louisiana church youth group to Disney World. The semi then crashed into another commercial truck, as well. The accident occurred north of Gainesville on I-75. In addition to the children in the van—ranging in age from […]

When you suffer serious injuries in a car accident, your immediate focus might be on the after-effects of the accident, not on the reasons why the accident occurred. If you choose to file a personal injury claim, however, you may find that many factors influence car accidents, sometimes changing the balance of legal liability for […]

When you end up in a car accident through no fault of your own, you may find yourself with expenses that cause you significant financial distress in addition to the pain you are experiencing from your injuries. You need adequate compensation for the loss of your vehicle, your medical expenses, and any time lost at […]

If you were in a car accident and anticipate bringing a lawsuit against the at-fault party, or you have already brought a lawsuit, you might be wondering about the types and amount of damages you might receive in a settlement or if a court rules in your favor. The amount of damages a car accident […]

More than 400,000 traffic collisions occurred on Florida’s roads, approximately 166,000 of which resulted in injuries, in one recent year alone. Preliminary data for the subsequent year hews close to the same trend, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists involved in traffic accidents can suffer […]

The highly anticipated return of football season is finally here! At the Law Firm of Michael T. Gibson, we want you to stay safe while cheering your favorite team to victory this year. Many of us begin the pre-game festivities by tailgating with family, friends and fellow fans. However, when crowds and large amounts of […]

A motorcycle accident in Orlando can leave a person in a world of pain and suffering. We see many clients in our office who have had their lives turned upside down because of a driver who was not paying attention, or drove negligently causing the crash to occur. While the driver of the vehicle may […]