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What Is the Likelihood I Will Experience a Car Accident in Lakeland, FL?

August 10, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident

How likely is it to be involved in a car accident in Lakeland? Whether you’re a Lakeland local or you’re just visiting, you may wonder how common crashes are in this popular Florida city. Accidents actually happen quite frequently in Lakeland. Lakeland is between two major Florida cities, Tampa and Orlando, and there is...

July 18, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident

Suppose that you or a loved one has just been hurt in a Florida car accident. You likely have the right to pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. The odds are good that at some point during the pendency of your claim, a settlement will be proposed as a...

July 7, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident

If someone files a Tampa car accident claim against you, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney. Do not provide a recorded statement to an insurance company without first speaking to a qualified attorney. It is important to not admit fault at the scene or when speaking with an insurance company. It is...

June 24, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident

Tampa is a lovely city to drive around. A quick trip to the beach, park, or club can end in a day of pleasure. Unfortunately, you aren’t the only one to realize this, which is why Tampa roads are often filled with traffic. And when many people are trying to get places, there are...

Florida Car and Booster Seat Laws

June 23, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident

As a parent, one of the most important jobs you have is keeping your child safe. Keeping them in an appropriate car seat can help to protect them if you’re involved in a car accident. But how do you know what sort of car seat your child should be in at different ages? Florida...

June 16, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident

St. Petersburg, Florida is a distinctly beautiful place with a rich bohemian atmosphere and plenty of cultural activities. However, it also sees many car accidents throughout the year, resulting in thousands of injuries and fatalities. This article explores the odds of dying in a car crash in St. Petersburg for regular commuters and visitors...

June 16, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident

Brake checking is a dangerous action that can escalate an already dangerous situation. This behavior can cause car accidents that otherwise might have been avoided. And it exposes the brake checker to liability for injuries to the other vehicle’s occupants. Brake checking creates the risk of a rear-end collision. This type of collision can...

May 30, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident

Failure to report a car accident in Florida can have serious financial and criminal repercussions. State law requires all motorists involved in a collision to report the accident to the appropriate authorities when there are injuries or property damage. Those who fail to do so can face steep fines and potential criminal charges. If...

May 16, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident

If you’ve been in a car accident in Clearwater, FL, you may be struggling financially. You’ve finally made it through the settlement process, but now you wonder, when will I get the check? Unfortunately, there isn’t a straightforward answer. The amount of time it takes to get your car accident settlement check can vary...

April 17, 2023 | Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers | Car Accident

Car accident claims are probably the most common of all personal injury claims, and police reports are key to the majority of them. Sometimes, however, car accident claimants fail to produce a police report because the police never arrived at the scene. In other cases, a police report exists, but the accident victim doesn’t...

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