Jacksonville Car Accident Attorney

On October 30, 2009, In Choosing a Lawyer, By mesauto

Auto accidents have become a regular event on our highways and streets here in Northeast Florida. Most of us have at one time or another been involved in a Jacksonville car accident, as speeding and aggressive driving has become an unfortunate reality in our daily lives.

At Michael E. Seelie, PA , we have personally seen the devastating consequences auto accidents can have on innocent people and their families. Car accident victims must overcome serious obstacles to get their lives back in order. They are often faced with outrageous medical bills, lost wages and crippling injuries. This is why following auto accidents; we are committed to helping victims recover.

If you have been involved in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for property damage, injuries, and pain and suffering. Even if you are unsure of who was at fault, our firm may be able to help. If you are looking for an aggressive competent attorney please give us a call 904-858-1895.

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Florida Improper or Unsafe Lane Change

On October 27, 2009, In Rules of the Road, By mesauto

Florida considers unsafe or improper lane change one of the features of aggressive drivers. However, state statute forbids the enforcement of aggressive driver laws. Still, moving traffic violations can be expensive and detrimental to one’s credit with insurers. In Florida, an improper lane change is 3 points on your license, 4 points if this violation results in a collision.

The correct method of changing lanes is a four-part process. Turn on your signal (Always ensure that your turn signal is in working order). Check your mirrors for other drivers. Check your blind spot (This is usually where most drivers go wrong). And only then, when it is clear that you are turning and the way is open, do you merge into the next lane.

If you want to merge into the next lane over, repeat the process. Do not make a continuous lane change. When changing lanes, never alter your speed significantly. Breaking hard disrupts the flow of traffic and can lead to a collision. Speeding up does the same thing. Never change lanes while in an intersection. If your lane is merging, you are still required to make a proper lane change.

Florida law states an improper lane change has occurred if you pull out in front of a vehicle going the same direction, or passing a vehicle when meeting oncoming traffic.

In some states, your turn signal has to be flashing for 200 feet before the lane change. If you are driving over 50 mph, the flash has to be on for 300 feet. Even if you are driving in a state without these guidelines, it is best to give the other drivers on the road sufficient warning before changing lanes.

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Do I Need a Lawyer for a Whiplash Injury?

On October 27, 2009, In Soft Tissue Accidents, By mesauto

You are driving in Florida, when a car behind you rear-ends your vehicle. The impact pushes your car forward. It takes your body about 100 milliseconds to catch up to the forward movement. You step on the brakes, bringing the car to an abrupt halt. The sudden stop throws your head and neck backward, and they bounce against the headrest. In a matter of seconds, you’ve experienced whiplash.
Following a whiplash injury, you may experience headaches, neck aches, shoulder pain, ringing in the ears. One in three people will experience TMJ, pain in their temporo-mandibular joint, within one year according to a study by Hanna Sale and Annika Isberg, Delayed Temporo-mandibular Joint Pain and Dysfuntion Induced by Whiplash Trauma, 138 J. Am. Dental Assn. 1084 (2007). This is at an incidence rate of five times higher than what is found in the general population.

If you have had a whiplash accident, your first step should be to seek immediate medical assistance. Treatment of whiplash depends on the wide variety of symptoms present.

You may need a lawyer to help recover the costs of your medical treatment. We can help. Michael E. Seelie , board certified trial attorney, has been helping injured people in Jacksonville, Florida for over 30 years.

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After a Florida Car Accident

On October 27, 2009, In Uncategorized, By mesauto
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If you have an auto accident in Florida, state law requires that certain procedures must be followed.
· No matter who was at fault in a two-car accident, both parties must stop at the scene.
· Drivers must exchange names and addresses and insurance company information.
· You should also call the police. The resulting police report will include details of the auto accident including damages and injuries.
· If someone has been injured, you should get a copy of the report as verification.
· You should also report the accident to your insurance company immediately, even if no one was injured.
· If later, a claim is made against you as a result of the auto accident, your insurance company may be obligated to provide an attorney for your defense.
· If the other party or their lawyer personally contacts you, you should refer all correspondence to your insurance company.
· You shouldn’t deal directly with anyone who claims to be injured or damaged as a result of the auto accident.

If you’re the one injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should immediately seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney.

At Michael E. Seelie, PA, we know how to find justice for victims of automobile negligence. Call us today:
Jacksonville  904-858-1895 or visit our website.

 
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