02 November

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Can A Disc Herniation Resulting From A Car Accident Add Value To Your Case?

You may have been involved in a car accident that has now caused you severe pain. You go to the doctor, you explain your symptoms and they order an MRI scan of the area in which you feel injured. After the MRI scan, your doctor tells you that your severe pain is arising from a disc injury known as a disc herniation. But what exactly is a disc herniation and how can it be treated? What Is A Disc Herniation? After an accident, injuries to the cervical spine, meaning the neck, and the lumbar spine, meaning the back, can appear in the...

29 October

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How You Can Prepare For A Personal Injury Consultation

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At the Nicoletti Law Firm, we offer a FREE no-obligation consultation. We want you to have a full understanding regarding the merits of your claim so you can make the best decisions for you and your family without having to worry about paying a consultation fee. But, how can you make the best of your personal injury consultation? Here are some tips to consider. Bring Questions. Our attorneys can give you an overview as to the merits of your case, but if you have specific questions regarding your claim, make sure to list them and bring that list with you. Some...

26 October

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Morning Traffic Accident Updates: Friday, October 26th

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We all know that traffic in the morning can be quite hectic, especially in the Tampa Bay Area. That is why we want to keep you up to date, from time to time, to make sure that your commute runs smoothly. We also provide these updates on our Facebook page. Traffic 🚗🚙 Updates 10/26: HILLSBOROUGH | Accident reported on the Westbound Selmon Exwy at 78th St N. BRANDON |Accident reported on West Brandon Blvd at Gornto Lake Road. WESLEY CHAPEL | Accident reported on SR-56 at I-75. Personal Injury Attorneys Here For You! If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident during their morning commute, call...

24 October

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5 Tips For Traveling Down U.S. 19

Posted by Kevin Sullivan II

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The Pasco County Commission is revisiting a proposal from 2016 that included an overpass over U.S. 19 for pedestrians and bicyclists. Due to our main office in Port Richey being on Ridge Road, just a few moments away from U.S. 19, we understand firsthand how much this is needed. Not only do pedestrian and bicyclist accidents often occur on U.S. 19, but also car accidents and motorcycle accidents. We commend Pasco County for taking steps to protect travelers on U.S. 19. But, until this happens, we wanted to provide a few tips that you should consider when traveling down U.S. 19. 1....

19 October

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Passenger Personal Injury Claims After A Car Accident

Posted by Kevin Sullivan II

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Often times, you may be a passenger in a car. It could be on a bus, in a taxi, in an Uber, in a Lyft, or even in a friend’s car. But, just because you are a passenger does not mean you do not have rights when the vehicle you are the passenger in is involved in a car accident. You do have options to recover, but those options can be limited by who is at fault. It is imperative that you contact our office, so we can begin the investigation immediately as to who is at fault. We understand that...

15 October

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Tips for Halloween and Trick-Or-Treating

Posted by Kevin Sullivan II

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At the Nicoletti Law Firm, safety is our number 1 concern, especially on a holiday such as Halloween. Children all across the country embark on an evening of fun collecting treats from door to door in festive costume. But, even though Halloween is a very fun holiday, safety should still be a top priority. Therefore, we wanted to provide tips that you and your children should consider before going out on this year's fun-filled Halloween. While Trick-Or-Treating 1. Plan your route and go to neighborhoods that you are familiar with. 2. Carry a flashlight and/or glow sticks. 3. Do not let young children trick...

08 October

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Most Dangerous Intersections Throughout Hillsborough County

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Sadly, many accidents occur often on roads throughout Hillsborough County. Lately, if you have followed the Nicoletti Law Firm on Facebook, you have seen that we have put out a post each morning to notify you of some of the accidents that have occurred during your morning commute. Due to the amount of traffic on the roads in the morning, it is not surprising that many accidents occur during those early hours. However, accidents can still occur at any time of the day. A list of the 10 intersections in Hillsborough County that can be considered the most dangerous was recently...

15 June

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10 Safety Tips For Motorcycle Riders

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We at the Nicoletti Law Firm cannot imagine a better feeling than riding a motorcycle through the back roads of Florida. But sadly, accidents do happen. Therefore, we wanted to share a few tips to consider before the next time you get out on the road or, if you are a new rider. 1. Purchase a motorcycle you can handle. Make sure you do your research and review the motorcycle model with the salesperson extensively. Stay away from a bike that may be too heavy or too fast for your riding style or experience. 2. Wear the right protective gear. It is...

05 April

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WHAT IS A PERSONAL INJURY CASE BASED ON?

Posted by Kevin Sullivan II

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Typically, a Personal Injury claim is based on a tort theory known as negligence. Negligence occurs when one fails to take reasonable care and because of that failure, damage or injury is caused to another. There are four requirements that need to be met in order for one to have a claim under the theory. Below we will define the requirements of negligence and will explain those definitions using an example. Example: You are driving on Highway I-75 in 5 o'clock moderate moving traffic and are rear-ended by the car behind you because they looked down to adjust the radio. They...

26 March

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HAVE YOU SUFFERED WHIPLASH DUE TO AN AUTO ACCIDENT?

Posted by Kevin Sullivan II

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Sadly, during an auto accident, injuries are common. This is especially true for the neck and back. One common neck injury is known as whiplash. “The jolt (or blow to the head) can come from behind, in front, or from the side [and] [e]ven a low-speed collision can cause whiplash.” Pain from whiplash sometimes does not show up right away. It may take between 12-24 hours or longer from the occurrence of an accident before symptoms arise. How does whiplash occur? Whiplash often occurs when the muscles in your neck are strained due to a quick movement of the neck backward and then forward....

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How You Can Prepare For A Personal Injury Consultation

Morning Traffic Accident Updates: Friday, October 26th

5 Tips For Traveling Down U.S. 19

Passenger Personal Injury Claims After A Car Accident

Tips for Halloween and Trick-Or-Treating

Most Dangerous Intersections Throughout Hillsborough County

10 Safety Tips For Motorcycle Riders

WHAT IS A PERSONAL INJURY CASE BASED ON?

HAVE YOU SUFFERED WHIPLASH DUE TO AN AUTO ACCIDENT?

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