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Many victims have a lot on their plates after a truck accident. The thousands of people injured in truck accidents, or the surviving families of those killed in truck accidents, must deal with many issues: replacing or repairing a severely damaged vehicle, consulting with their insurance companies, and managing the medical details associated with their […]

Distracted Driving in Orlando below are some of the most common questions received at the Michael T. Gibson firm about distracted driving. Learn what the experienced Orlando car accident lawyers at the Michael T. Gibson firm tell people about distracted driving. What are some of the most common driving distractions? Texting Using a cell phone or […]

Commercial motor vehicles—also known as semi-trucks or tractor-trailers—are a vital part of the economy. We depend on these vehicles and their drivers to deliver the products we use in our daily lives. However, the size and weight of these trucks can pose a danger to other travelers on the roadway. About 3,000 accidents involve commercial […]

Car accidents ruin your day. The worst car accidents can ruin your life. In one recent year, over 30,000 car accidents took place in Orlando alone, resulting in more than 20,000 injuries. Some of these injuries were minor, but others were so severe that they changed victims’ lives forever. No matter how severe your injuries, […]

You have serious medical bills from your car accident. Worse, you might not have the ability to return to work, thanks to your injuries. Thats where a Orlando car accident attorney can assist you. Like many car accident victims, you may wonder just how long it will take to get the necessary funds in your […]

In Florida, car accidents happen every day. In fact, in one recent year, Florida roadways saw more than 400,000 accidents, with more than 31,000 of them occurring in Orange County. In the 31,004 Orange County car accidents that occurred in one year alone, 21,646 people were injured and 188 people died. If you’re one of […]

After serious injuries in an auto accident, many passengers are left with considerable financial concerns as well as questions about the recovery process. If your medical bills keep mounting, you may find yourself in desperate need of financial assistance. Talking to an Orlando car accident lawyer and filing a personal injury claim may be an option […]

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 […]