Personal Injury Blog

Paul Brannon | July 12, 2022 | Brain Injuries

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a debilitating brain disease that has only recently begun to be studied in depth. CTE occurs when repeated head trauma leads to irreversible degeneration of brain tissue. Those engaged in occupations and activities involving recurring trauma to the head should… read more

Paul Brannon | June 20, 2022 | Personal Injury

Suppose that you’ve been injured in a car accident, wounded on the job, or hurt by a defective consumer product. In that case, you’re probably looking for a skilled Destin personal injury lawyer to help with your claim for damages.  You may think you have… read more

Paul Brannon | June 13, 2022 | Personal Injury

A person hit by a car in Fort Walton Beach could sustain life-threatening injuries and permanent impairments. Unlike a driver surrounded by a metal frame, a pedestrian has no protection from injuries in an accident. The pedestrian’s body receives the full force of the impact… read more

Paul Brannon | June 9, 2022 | Car Accident

According to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), over 17 million drivers in Florida get into almost 400,000 accidents annually. Approximately one-third of these car accidents result in injuries.  Between vehicle damage and injuries, almost a million people might need a car accident lawyer…. read more

Paul Brannon | June 9, 2022 | Car Accident

Minor car accidents are a nuisance and an inconvenience, but are they worth calling a personal injury lawyer about? You feel fine, your car looks okay, and you just want to get on with your day and put it behind you. Don’t brush the accident… read more

Paul Brannon | May 23, 2022 | Car Accident

If you have ever purchased car insurance for a teenager, you know that insurance premiums for teenagers are significantly higher than for adults with clean driving records. This is even true if both drivers have only recently earned their driver’s license.  You may be wondering… read more

Paul Brannon | May 19, 2022 | Personal Injury

For children between the ages of 1 and 4, drowning is the leading cause of death. Even when you consider older children, drowning remains the second leading cause of death for children between 1 and 14 years old. Even in cases where a child does… read more

Paul Brannon | May 11, 2022 | Car Accident

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Florida, and it wasn’t your fault, you’re probably expecting the other driver to be responsible for your medical bills, property damage, and any other damages you suffered. However, your car accident lawyer may have some bad… read more

Paul Brannon | May 6, 2022 | Personal Injury

You give your consent when you voluntarily agree to do something or allow something to be done to you. Consent is an important legal element in many cases, including medical malpractice, contract law, and sexual assault. Consent may be either implied or express. Understanding the… read more

Paul Brannon | April 29, 2022 | Car Accident

After a car accident, a primary concern for many victims is receiving a settlement check to cover their damages.  According to Florida insurance law, once you agree to a settlement amount, the insurance company must tender payment within 20 days. However, the time it takes… read more