Schackow & Mercadante Blog
Distracted Driving Is a Risky Behavior
September 15, 2020
Were you injured in a car accident by a distracted driver? Many victims have no idea if the person who caused the crash was distracted at the time the collision occurred. After all, distractions...
When Legal Timelines Matter the Most
September 3, 2020
Although no one leaves home expecting to be involved in an accident, they happen every day. Whether it was an embarrassing slip-and-fall or a neighborhood fender bender, you probably will not need...
Wrongful Death Lawsuits: A Painful Side of Personal Injury
August 25, 2020
Although no amount of money can bring back a loved one, Florida allows for a special kind of lawsuit when a defendant’s negligence, intentional actions, or breach of contract results in a...
Do You Know the Leading Cause of Auto Accidents?
August 13, 2020
Distracted Driving: A Leading Cause of Accidents For most Americans, driving an automobile is a daily occurrence, so much so that it almost becomes second nature. This makes it easy to become...
Riding Your Bike to Work? You Still Need to be Careful...
August 4, 2020
Whether it’s for environmental reasons, for exercise, or just for fun, the number of Americans riding bikes to work instead of driving cars is on the rise. But, along with this rise comes an...
An Interstate Crash Can Happen So Fast...
July 23, 2020
“It all happened so fast” is often echoed as law enforcement officials investigate a multiple vehicle collision on one of Florida’s busy Interstate highways. You would think that...
Unexpected Dangers of Slip and Fall Accidents
July 6, 2020
From the earliest Vaudeville skits to modern day cartoons, slip and falls have been an amusing comedy staple with slapstick routines like slipping on a banana peel. As a comedy routine, falls...
Auto Accident Fatalities Spike During Pandemic
June 22, 2020
Surprisingly statistics released by the National Safety Council* indicate that the number of motor vehicle fatalities per mile driven increased by 14% compared with the numbers from March 2019....
How Much Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
May 28, 2020
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, unreasonable actions or lack of action, you expect the person who was at-fault to reimburse you for your financial losses, medical...
Can I Sue China for COVID-19 Damages
May 14, 2020
In the United States, a common threat is “I will see you in court”, which is basically a reference to resolving differences in tort court as recourse for a civil wrong that caused a...
Settling a Pedestrian Accident Can Be Tricky When You Don't Own a Car
April 21, 2020
That’s right. Although you have personal injury protection as an injured pedestrian who registered a vehicle in Florida, other injured walkers who need medical attention may have to seek...
Dealing with Personal Injury During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 10, 2020
News concerning the coronavirus pandemic is rightly, and almost entirely, taking center stage as “All of Us” are forced to deal with one of the greatest threats to humanity in our...
Whose Auto Insurance Pays for a Passenger's Injuries?
April 7, 2020
You have likely heard that Florida is a "No-Fault" insurance state, which it is. But, do you understand how that impacts you as a passenger who was injured in an auto accident? Florida is one of...
How Much Do You Know About the Coronavirus?
March 18, 2020
With state and federal orders to hunker down and live "in place" until the medical community is satisfied that the novel coronavirus, also called COVID-19, is contained, there will likely be a...
Is Lane Splitting Legal During Daytona Bike Week?
February 25, 2020
It is almost that time of year when Florida roadways are filled with bikers heading to and from the "Mecca of Motorcycle Racing" at Daytona Beach. Regardless of where you live in north Florida,...
