Personal Injury Blog

Paul Brannon | May 19, 2023 | Car Accident

After an accident in Fort Walton Beach, you should generally contact your no-fault car insurance provider to file a claim. Florida requires all drivers to have PIP coverage that pays benefits regardless of who causes the accident.  However, you might also have a claim against… read more

Paul Brannon | May 17, 2023 | Florida Law

Suing for emotional distress is never easy. In particular, negligent infliction of emotional distress can be a tough claim to prove. In an ordinary personal injury claim, you can seek compensation for emotional distress if (and only if) the defendant’s negligence or other misconduct caused… read more

Paul Brannon | April 18, 2023 | Personal Injury

It can take months or more than a year to settle a personal injury case in Fort Walton Beach. The facts and circumstances in the case determine how long it takes to reach a settlement with the insurance company.  However, once you agree in writing… read more

Paul Brannon | April 10, 2023 | Florida Law

Being able to drive a car safely doesn’t necessarily mean you can operate a motorcycle safely–you’ll need an extra set of skills for that. Because of this, Florida offers three different types of motorcycle licenses, depending on your purpose and your prior experience. None of… read more

Paul Brannon | April 4, 2023 | Car Accident

T-bones are one of the most serious types of car accidents. They often involve higher speeds and occur on the sides of vehicles where safety features may not be present or as effective. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, T-bone accidents make up… read more

Paul Brannon | March 22, 2023 | Uncategorized

Most personal injury lawyers accept cases for a contingency fee. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), contingent fees are generally about one-third of the total recovery in a case. However, the percentage an attorney and client might agree upon for a personal injury contingency… read more

Paul Brannon | March 21, 2023 | Slip and Fall Accidents

Thousands of people are affected by slip and fall or trip and fall accidents each year. What may seem like a simple tumble can actually have life-changing ramifications, however, and there is some unfortunate confusion regarding proper terminology defining the kind of accident someone may… read more

Paul Brannon | March 13, 2023 | Car Accident

Every year, Fort Walton Beach residents experience almost 1,000 rear-end collisions. These crashes can be terrifying, and they often cause serious injuries. If you’re involved in a rear-end collision, what sort of injuries can you expect to walk away with? There are several common back… read more

Paul Brannon | February 27, 2023 | Car Accident

The rear-end collision is one of the most common types of car accidents. ln most rear-end collision cases, the trailing driver is at fault for not maintaining a proper distance. Nonetheless, it is the leading driver who bears the greatest risk of injury in a… read more

Paul Brannon | February 24, 2023 | Personal Injury

Most personal injury claims end in settlement, not trial. One of the first actions that your attorney will take is to send the other side a settlement demand letter. It is unlikely that you will receive an answer to your settlement demand letter that simply… read more