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Who Are You Really Suing?

Who Are You Really Suing?
Often times, a potential client may be concerned that our firm is going to go after the individual that hit them personally. Although our clients have been injured, they have may reservations about potentially ruining someone financially. Although some firms may go after individuals personally, which is completely legal, that is usually only if the person has significant assets AND the person does not have car insurance. A firm may also go after an individual if the person has significant assets AND a settlement has been reached with the insurance company but it does not fully compensate the injured party for their lost...
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Should You Get Rental Car Insurance?

Should You Get Rental Car Insurance?
Millions of cars are rented each year. Companies like Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz,  and Avis supply customers with rental vehicles throughout Florida. Anyone who has rented a car always gets asked the same series questions. In our opinion, the most important of those question is: “Do you want our rental car insurance?” What should your answer be? Absolutely! It is not only because, as we have said in prior articles, you can never have enough insurance coverage, but also because you may be putting yourself at financial risk if you fail to spend a few extra dollars on coverage offered by the rental car companies....
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Should You Go To The Doctor After An Accident Even Though You Feel “Okay”?

Should You Go To The Doctor After An Accident Even Though You Feel “Okay”?
After an accident, we often have clients ask if they should go to the doctor even if they do not feel much pain. The answer is: ABSOLUTELY! Now, we at the Nicoletti Law Firm are not doctors and we are not providing you with any type of medical advice in this article. But, we do have an obligation to provide counsel and want to make sure that you are safe. Often times, injuries may not present themselves right away, even after an accident. It is in your best interest to get checked out by a qualified medical professional to determine if you do or...
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10 Tips For Driving During The Rain

10 Tips For Driving During The Rain
With Hurricane Irma quickly approaching, you might find yourself driving in some bad weather. Rain and wind can drastically change driving conditions. Therefore, here are ten tips that you should remember before and when you drive in the rain or during a heavy storm: Fill up your tank earlier in the week. The last thing you need to be worrying about is having to fill up while trying to concentrate on a rainy road. Check your tires. Tires with weak tread may not grip a wet road as well as newer tires with thicker tread. Make sure your tires are safe for the...
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5 Tips For Driving In Back To School Traffic

5 Tips For Driving In Back To School Traffic
Sadly, it is the end of summer and the kids are back to school. With that, early morning traffic increases and there are more things to look out for while on the road. Therefore, here are 5 tips to remember when driving in back to school traffic: 1. Children Crossing. While some children take the bus, maybe children walk and bike to school. Make sure that you pay attention to crosswalks as some children may fail to read the signs and walk when they are not supposed to. Be the defensive driver and pay attention to crosswalks near schools. 2. School Zones. When...
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5 Guidelines To Use When Hiring An Attorney

5 Guidelines To Use When Hiring An Attorney
The time has come and you need legal representation. However, there are so many lawyers to choose from. You constantly see television ads and hear radio ads by lawyers in your area. In addition, you also have that friend or neighbor that says, “Hey, my Uncle Larry is a lawyer, you should use him.” Only later do you find that Uncle Larry is only a real estate attorney and you needed a personal injury attorney. Choosing the right lawyer can be difficult.  Therefore, here are five guidelines that you should consider when hiring an attorney. 1. Choose someone who is competent. As stated...
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Drowsy Driving

Drowsy Driving
Often times, we think we can do more than we actually can. The human body is capable of many things but sometimes we push ourselves beyond our limits which can lead to injury. To preform even the simplest of tasks, such as driving we need the optimum amount of sleep. However, when we fail to get the necessary amount of sleep, drowsy driving can set in, judgment can be flawed and a car accident can occur. Per the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, “Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life,...
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Why Have Boat Insurance?

Why Have Boat Insurance?
You just bought that new boat you have always dreamed of and are now ready for a beautiful day on the water with family and friends. As you’re heading out to the local sand bar, due to your inexperience, you misread a channel marker and collide with a boat coming from the other direction. Multiple people are injured on both watercrafts, mostly due to your negligence. Negligence occurs when an individual fails to act with reasonable care. Your friends and family decide to use their own health insurance to pay for their injuries and not to sue you. However, the passengers on the...
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What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage & Why Should You Have It?

What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage & Why Should You Have It?
It’s a beautiful day and you’re driving home from work. While merging onto the interstate, a car fails to yield and “side swipes” your vehicle. You just got into a car accident. You may be injured, possibly severely. Soon after, you find out that the driver that hit you has no insurance coverage. You wonder to yourself, “What am I supposed to do now?” You first rely on your PIP (Personally Injury Protection) coverage which gives you up to $10,000 in coverage but due to your injuries, that quickly runs out. You may be able to get coverage through your personal health insurance....
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Fireworks: 4 Tips On Staying Safe This Fourth of July

Fireworks: 4 Tips On Staying Safe This Fourth of July
Many take the opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of the July with BBQs, pool parties, and often, fireworks. Unfortunately, fireworks are not always fun and games. Every year, fireworks are responsible for thousands of fires. These fires result in millions of dollars in property damage and medical expenses. A majority of these instances occur around the 4th of July. Moreover, insurance policies may not cover damages caused by illegal activities. Typically, that depends on state law. In the State of Florida, there are only a handful of small fireworks that can be used recreationally. Most fireworks that lift off the ground are illegal for recreational...
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