PTSD After an Auto Accident
PTSD After A Car Accident As car accident lawyers, we spend much of our time helping clients recover from the physical toll of accidents: spinal cord injuries, broken bones, brain injuries, and so on. But that is not the only kind of trauma a car accident can inflict. Less obvious, but just as devastating, are the […]
Safety and Statistics
Take Precautions Things you should do right now to prevent injuries include: Seatbelts: Florida law requires all drivers to wear their seatbelts. However, 44 percent of occupants killed in fatal accidents did not wear seatbelts at the time of the accidents. Buckle up every time you get in the car, no matter how far you […]
DUI Penalties
Dui Penalties In Orlando And Florida Central Florida DUI Attorney Jerry Jenkins A DUI in the State of Florida is defined as an offense in which the operator of a motor vehicle has a blood alcohol level greater than or equal to .08. The manner in which the offense is proven may vary, but once […]
If You Are Hit By a Car
What You Should Do If You’re A Pedestrian Hit By A Car If someone told you that pedestrian deaths over a ten-year period were “the equivalent of a jumbo jet full of people crashing—with no survivors—every single month” you would be shocked. Unfortunately, the report “Deadly by Design” published by Smart Growth America shows that this statistic […]
PIP – Personal Injury Protection
What Is Pip? Will Florida Repeal Pip? By Janelle Squire, Esq. and Jerry Jenkins, Esq. What is PIP repeal and why is it important for you (the consumer and Florida driver) to understand? Before we can explain this, let us give you some background on Personal Injury Protection or “PIP.” In 1971, Florida adopted the […]
5 Things You Must Do After You Have An Accident
There are many times that people are involved in an accident and don’t feel injured, so they agree to either swap information or not report the crash on the promise of being compensated by the other driver. This is the worst thing you can do, especially if you have property damage or bodily injuries that […]
Determining Fault and Damages
Collecting Damages After a Car Accident Florida is a no-fault state. This means that drivers must purchase a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) policy with a minimum limit of $10,000 to cover medical expenses and lost wages due to accident injuries regardless of who causes an accident. The plans must cover the insured, relatives living in […]
How Much is my Auto Accident Claim Worth?
How Much To Expect From A Car Accident Settlement? Car accidents victims often face sudden physical and emotional trauma that makes life feel overwhelming. The significant financial difficulties that follow on the heels of car accident injuries only serve to deepen the crisis. Here at the Law Office of Jerry Jenkins, Florida car accident victims […]
Drug Crime Terms
Five Drug Crime Terms You Need To Know – Drug Crime Attorney Orlando Fl In the state of Florida, a drug crime can land you a prison sentence of anywhere between 2 to 25 years. Your prison sentence depends on the drug charge and the severity of the drug crime. There are different types of […]
Common Trucks on Florida Roads
Common Trucks On The Road In Florida We seldom think about the vehicles which are operating on the roadways in Florida. With more than 14 million vehicles registered to operate on Florida roadways, and countless snowbirds and trucks driving around, a staggering number of vehicles travels our state. What is concerning about most of the commercial vehicles […]