31Jan 2022 by Pat Geddie
When Can You Sue an Insurance Company?

When Can You Sue an Insurance Company?

Personal Injury Attorney
Insurance companies have a degree of power over your claim. After all, they are the ones who write the check, and they are in the position to make a settlement offer. However, they do not have an unlimited amount of authority to do whatever they want. In certain limited instances, you may even sue them if their conduct is in bad faith. An insurance company has a legal obligation to pay a legitimate claim and investigate that claim within a reasonable time period. One tactic that insurance companies like to use is inventing documentation requirements that are not a part of the policy and are not necessary for the claim. They may deny a claim without a valid reason or delay payment far beyond any reasonable period. There is a…
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15Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie
Seek Medical Treatment after a Slip and Fall

Seek Medical Treatment after a Slip and Fall

Personal Injury Attorney
One minute, you might be shopping for groceries for dinner, and the next moment, you might be on the floor of the grocery store in excruciating pain. Slip and fall accidents happen to millions of people each year, many of whom suffer serious injuries that can have a lasting impact. If your slip and fall happened because of hazards allowed in a store or another business, that company should be liable for your losses. However, in order to protect your health and your legal rights, it is important that you seek proper medical treatment following a slip and fall. If you are seriously injured, call 911, and paramedics can take you to the emergency room in an ambulance if needed. Even if you do not need emergency transportation, you should…
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15Mar 2021 by Pat Geddie
Common Spring Break-Related Injuries

Common Spring Break-Related Injuries

Personal Injury Attorney
Spring break is here in March and April for schools and universities across the United States, and you can expect many people to arrive in Florida for vacation. Whether you are on a family vacation or a trip with your college friends, it is important to stay aware of injury risks on spring break. Car Accidents If you take a road trip, there is always the risk that you can be involved in a crash. Fatigued or distracted driving are common among traveling highway drivers, and these can both lead to collisions. In addition, with alcohol being so prevalent for many spring breakers, you should be aware of the increase in drunk driving in the Boca Raton area. Drunk drivers of all ages can cause serious accidents that result in…
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15Feb 2021 by Pat Geddie
Did Your Loved One Die in a Fatal Car Crash?

Did Your Loved One Die in a Fatal Car Crash?

Personal Injury Attorney
Millions of people suffer injuries in car crashes every year in the United States, and tens of thousands of people do not survive their injuries. No family wants to receive the news that a loved one tragically died in a car accident, but this happens on an all-too-regular basis. The loss is devastating, and if someone else caused the crash, it is only natural to want justice and recovery for your unexpected losses. Florida - like every state - has laws giving family members the right to file a wrongful death claim under certain circumstances. This right arises after a death caused by another party’s: Negligence Breach of contract Default Wrongful act Car accident fatalities can qualify as wrongful death if they happen due to someone’s negligence or criminal act,…
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04Jan 2021 by Pat Geddie
Did You Suffer Injuries on New Year’s Eve?

Did You Suffer Injuries on New Year’s Eve?

Personal Injury Attorney
When you think about New Year’s Eve, you likely think about celebrating with family and friends, parties, and maybe a champagne toast at midnight. Unfortunately, for some, New Year’s Eve also involved injuries because of someone else’s negligence. If your New Year’s Eve involved a preventable accident, there’s a good chance that you are entitled to compensation. To learn more, call our office today to speak with a personal injury lawyer in Boca Raton. New Year’s Eve Injury Risks Revelry often involves an increased risk of injury, regardless of how safe you are being. You can never fully account for the negligence or carelessness of others, especially when there is alcohol involved. Some examples of common New Year’s Eve accidents include: Crashes caused by drunk drivers Slip and falls caused…
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13Nov 2020 by Pat Geddie
Stay Safe this Holiday Season

Stay Safe this Holiday Season

Personal Injury Attorney
As the holidays kick off with Thanksgiving, we could all use some cheer and time with family to end 2020. While this holiday season might look different than those in the past, most families are trying to make the best of it. Unfortunately, for too many households, an accident and injuries disrupt their holidays, possibly causing additional stress and struggles well into the future. There are steps you can take to keep your family safe during the 2020 holidays while still enjoying yourselves. Watch for Drunk Drivers The holidays and festive drinks go hand-in-hand for many people, and too many people get behind the wheel of a car after having too much to drink. If you are hit by a drunk driver, you can sustain serious injuries and incur extensive…
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