How Do I File a Claim After a Car Accident in Florida or Georgia? It’s a fact that you’re at risk of a car accident while driving in the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia areas. While no one gets into their car expecting to be in an accident that day, collisions can and do happen.…
When Do I Need to Hire a Car Accident Attorney? One of the questions we are most often asked at Barnes & Cohen P.A. is, “When do I need to hire a car accident attorney?” Right after a car accident, one of the last things most people are thinking about is the need for…
SUCCESSFUL LAWSUIT FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION AND ECONOMIC LOSS CAUSED BY COVID-19. On August 12, 2020, US District Judge Stephen R. Bough ruled that COVID-19 had deprived a restaurant group of its property by making it unsafe and unsuitable for customers and others to patronize the property. The claim for insurance coverage was therefore allowed to…
LIABILITY INSURANCE PAYS MURDER CLAIM! Numerous challenges exist in recovering for murder. Insurance does not cover intentional torts. Individuals who commit such heinous crimes usually lack sufficient resources to cover even a fraction of the harm done by their terrible actions. But employers who hire persons with violent or criminal backgrounds often have insurance that…
Warning – Are You on a Blood Thinner? Beware, one of our largest Medical Malpractice settlements was the result of a Doctor’s negligence to monitor a 50-year-old male patient on a blood thinner medication. The Doctor ignored her responsibility to check the patient’s bloodwork. She failed to realize the patient’s blood was too thin, and…
On Veteran’s Day we pause to offer Thanks to the brave men and women who have protected our nation. We understand that freedom is not free. We are grateful to area businesses that are extending free meals and discounts to Veterans and active duty military. Happy Veteran’s Day! Please follow the links and check your…
Were you recently injured due to the actions or negligence of another party? If so, you might be able to seek compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, and more. To do so effectively, you’ll need to have a personal injury attorney on your side; but not just any lawyer will do. You need…
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS IN FLORIDA AND GEORGIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The beautiful year-round weather makes Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia ideal for getting outside to ride motorcycles. Unfortunately, it is also one of the reasons both areas consistently record a high number of motorcycle accidents. Authorities reported a total of 422 motorcycle accidents in…
An Informed Guide For What To Do After a Car Accident in Florida or Georgia Auto accidents happen so frequently in Florida and Georgia that the two states have government programs that focus exclusively on the reduction of unsafe driving to bring the numbers down annually. Florida recorded 400,788 traffic accidents including 3,217 fatalities and…
A vicious dog bite attack sent a 73-year-old woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The attack occurred in Hastings on Luther Beck Road just south of Jacksonville. Tammy Degoyler was attacked on her own property by two Rottweilers. When police arrived on the scene the dogs were acting aggressively to the police officers. The…