Personal Injury Blog

Paul Brannon | July 7, 2023 | Florida Law

Individuals driving trucks, buses, and other commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). The person must pass vigorous written and driving tests to obtain their CDL. The purpose of requiring a special driver’s license to operate large trucks is to… read more

Paul Brannon | June 27, 2023 | Car Accident

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about traffic and red light tickets. The topic is made all the more complicated because different states have different laws when it comes to paying for camera-issued tickets.  If you’ve received a traffic ticket in the mail in… read more

Paul Brannon | June 24, 2023 | Car Accident

Car crashes in Fort Walton Beach are common. Traffic crashes in Okaloosa County totaled 3,717 in 2021. That total represented a 21% increase from the collisions in 2020.  Do I need a police report to file a claim with an insurance company? You can file… read more

Paul Brannon | June 9, 2023 | Personal Injury

From car accidents to slip and fall accidents, personal injury incidents happen daily in Florida.  For instance, over three hundred ninety-one thousand traffic crashes took place in Florida in 2022, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). More than 200,000… read more

Paul Brannon | June 8, 2023 | Personal Injury

If you have been injured through no fault of your own in Destin, Florida, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. However, pursuing a personal injury claim can be a complex process. Therefore, it is… read more

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