Florida’s roads are known for their sunshine, palm trees, and bustling traffic. But amidst the beautiful scenery, there lies a harsh reality—many drivers on Florida roads are either uninsured or underinsured. This presents a significant risk for those of us who take pride in ensuring our families and vehicles are protected. At Viles & Beckman, …
When you suffer injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. Many personal injury cases resolve through a settlement rather than going to trial. A settlement is a negotiated agreement where the at-fault party (or their insurance company) agrees to pay a sum of …
When hurricanes strike, they often leave a trail of destruction behind—damaged homes, flooded properties, and a long road to recovery. For many Florida homeowners, this means turning to their insurance policies to help cover the cost of repairs and restoration. However, there’s an important yet often misunderstood aspect of your hurricane insurance policy: the duty …
As Floridians, we know hurricanes are an inevitable part of life. Each year, these storms bring destructive winds, torrential rain, and flooding, threatening both our homes and our peace of mind. While we can’t stop hurricanes, we can take steps to protect our property and ensure that, in the event of a hurricane-related claim, we …
When a lawnmower explodes, the force of the blast can injure or even kill people who are nearby. Lawnmower explosions have caused serious injuries, including burns and eye damage. When seeking compensation for your injuries, you may file a product liability claim or file a lawsuit in court. The legal proceedings that follow a lawnmower …
The Red Cross has called upon the help of the American people to combat a crisis that affects all people and communities, especially those experiencing emergencies. This crisis has taken the form of the worst national blood shortage in a decade. The Red Cross supplies over 40% of the nation’s blood but has received a …
Someone might be following you and monitoring your every move. It might sound like something straight out of an old-fashioned spy novel, but technology has made modern-day surveillance easier than ever before. For those involved in personal injury cases, there’s a very real probability that someone is using surveillance and watching in the hopes of …
5 Weird But True Personal Injury Cases – What happens when you get hurt, but it isn’t your fault? You get a lawyer and pursue a personal injury claim! Personal injury is a very broad and often quite intriguing topic. Typically, an individual will file these claims to recuperate the costs of their injury. Medical …
Personal injury cases are often accompanied by healthcare-related liens which you must take care of before receiving the settlement. The most challenging type of lien when it comes to your personal injury case, is an ERISA health insurance lien. What is ERISA? The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that provides …
While we are proud to call Fort Myers home, we are also more than happy to help injured people living anywhere in the Sunshine State. In fact, we’ve even been known to travel all around the country just to meet our clients’ needs.
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