When a “Trial Lawyer” is not a Trial Lawyer

Completing law school and passing the Bar Exam provides the title, “Attorney At Law.” Many people who have a license call themselves auto accident, “trial lawyers” but are they really? Every lawyer can say, “I am a trial lawyer” just like every person with a paintbrush can claim to be Michelangelo because, after all, they […]

Don’t Sit on Your Legal Rights or they May be Lost!

We are often faced with deadlines, and it is not always easy to meet them with everything we deal with in our lives. However, missing legal deadlines may have serious consequences. If a contract is broken because of a missed payment or some other breach of the contract, it may be possible to reach a […]

A Local Attorney is Your Best Option

While it’s true that a Florida lawyer can go into any court anywhere in the entire state, it’s not always a good idea.  Having a local lawyer, who is familiar with the surrounding area, the courts, the insurance company, and the judges can make a big difference in the outcome of your case.  When it […]

Welcome Karin Brown

We are pleased to introduce the newest associate to our firm, Karin Brown.  Karin graduated with a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 2010, where she served as a member of the Stetson University Student Leadership Committee. She was awarded the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award and the Stetson Law Leadership […]

Safety Tips for Driving in the Rain

Rainy season is here, use these tips to be safe Tampa has a lot of rainfall.  Safety site run by Edmunds has some great safety tips when dealing with driving in the rain. Here are some tips to help make you a little safer on the roads. Allow for more travel time. You should plan […]

Texting and Driving Riskier than DUI

A new study has revealed that more teens are dying from texting and driving than from drinking and driving.  While 2,700 young people die each year from drinking and driving, new research suggests that more than 3,000 teen deaths nationwide are the result of texting and driving.  The study found that, “Fifty percent of high […]

Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer – June Newsletter

Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer, Dario Diaz has published the June Newsletter.  The newsletter is focused on safety and to minimize your chances of being involved in a car accident and suffering personal injuries. See the Newsletter here.

Make Sure You Meet Your Personal Injury Attorney

MEET YOUR LAWYER!  Sounds simple doesn’t it.  But in today’s high advertising business driven law practice it’s common for a secretary or paralegal to meet with the client and “sign ‘em up.”  Many times, especially with the advertising law firms, you won’t meet a lawyer at all.  If you never meet your lawyer, what makes […]

What to do immediately after an auto accident. Protect yourself…

The few hours immediately after a auto accident can be critical to documenting your property damage, your medical condition, and our ability to be compensated for your losses. The insurance companies know that getting information immediately is essential to establishing their basis to reduce your claim. A little preparation on your part can go a […]

The PIP “Independent” Medical Examination

What is an Independent Medical Examination (“IME”)? Your auto insurance policy has a provision which allows the insurance company to have a physician perform a medical examination to determine if any further treatment is necessary.  A more accurate name would be, “Insurance Medical Examination” since the insurance company pays the doctor/chiropractor.  The IME physician is […]