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• Can I file a claim for personal injuries following a Florida Motorcycle Accident if I was riding without a motorcycle license?
  February 19th, 2015 Answer: Yes you can. Not having a motorcycle license does not mean that you will lose your right to file an injury claim. Florida is however a comparative negligence jurisdiction. This means that your recovery can be reduced according to […]

• I was injured in a Florida truck accident and I want to know the driving laws that apply in my case
  February 18th, 2015 Commercial truck drivers spend a large part of their workday driving on our highways and roads. Many are required to meet delivery quotas, making their job both time-consuming and tedious. Unfortunately, many truck drivers struggle to keep up with their […]

• If I was injured in a Florida bicycle accident at night when a car struck me and I did not have a head light on my bicycle, do I still have a claim?
  February 17th, 2015 Yes. This question has to be answered in two parts: First, as of July 25, 2014, under Florida’s PIP law if a person is struck on a bicycle by a car or truck, the victim’s own personal injury protection insurance […]

• If I was hit by a car while riding my bike and the car that hit me does not have insurance, can I still get compensation?
  February 12th, 2015 YES, you can get compensation if you own a vehicle, or reside with a resident relative who owns a vehicle that has uninsured motorist coverage (UM). The UM coverage will pay for out of pocket medical expenses, not covered by […]

• Can I pursue a claim for injuries if I have a motorcycle accident while not wearing a helmet?
  February 6th, 2015 If you are twenty one years old or older, have $10,000.00 in Personal Injury Protection Insurance and have either a windshield on your bike or are wearing eye protection the answer is yes. Of course, there are other issues in […]

• If I received a traffic ticket following a Florida motorcycle accident, do I still have the ability to file a claim for injuries I suffered?
  February 3rd, 2015 Only a small percentage of the public know how to properly ride a motorcycle. Most of the drivers on Florida’s streets have only driven an automobile and have never even been on a motorcycle. All they know about motorcycles is […]

• THE YELLOW DOT PROGRAM – Take the time to register when it becomes available
  January 29th, 2015 The Yellow Dot Program is rapidly spreading throughout Florida. The program, which gives first responders vital health information about automobile crash victims, is already saving lives in several states and is soon expected to improve accident survival rates coast-to-coast for […]

• If I do not own the motorcycle I was riding during a Florida motorcycle accident, then who is responsible for my medical bills and injuries?
  January 29th, 2015 This is a very common question from a lot of motorcycle accident victims. The laws for motorcycle insurance are different than the laws for automobile insurance for cars and trucks. In Florida, most motorcycle insurance carriers will not cover drivers […]

• I was in a bicycle accident, but the driver did not receive a ticket. Do I still have a case?
  January 27th, 2015 Many people believe that if you are in a car or bicycle accident, the person who receives the ticket is automatically at fault. This is not the case. Usually the police officer is not a witness to the accident; therefore, […]

• Be very careful when helping finance someone else’s car
  January 22nd, 2015 It is rather common to be asked by a friend or a relative to help them finance a car. Sometimes the reason is questionable credit, insufficient income or some other factors. The requests are many and varied but the danger […]

• Dell & Schaefer help to Raise Funds and Awareness for the National Psoriasis Foundation
  January 15th, 2015 There is no cure for psoriatic arthritis, but National Psoriasis Foundation’s supporters, like Dell & Schaefer want to educate the public and raise funds for a cure. Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis […]

• Truck driver did not get a ticket. Do I still have a case?
  January 13th, 2015 Yes of course you still have a case. The issuing of a ticket is often felt to be conclusive, as it relates to liability in an accident case. However, many times evidence surfaces, after the issuing of a citation that […]

• If I get hit by an uninsured driver while riding my bicycle can I get compensated for my injuries?
  January 9th, 2015 The answer is Yes, if you own a car, or reside with a relative who owns a car AND there is an auto insurance policy with uninsured motorist coverage. Under the Florida No Fault Law, medical bills incurred from a […]

• Can I still file a claim for damages following a Florida truck accident if I was working at the time the truck struck my vehicle?
  December 16th, 2014 The answer is YES. A lot of times people believe that if they were working at the time of the accident for an employer who has workers compensation insurance, then they cannot recover any additional money. This is not true. […]

• Dell & Schaefer Raises Funds for Multiple Sclerosis Research with the Bike MS: The Citrus Tour 2015
  December 15th, 2014 The National MS Society is dedicated to creating a world free of MS, but they cannot do it without help. Bike MS raises critical funds to support cutting-edge research and programs and services for people affected by MS. The Mid […]

• Can You Make a Claim Against Property Owner for a Dangerous Sidewalk Adjacent to Their Property?
  December 4th, 2014 The answer is yes in most cities and counties in Florida. The particular location generally has a law that mandates the responsibility of the adjacent land owner to public property. The land owner generally has the duty to repair and […]

• What To Do If You Are In An Automobile Accident
  November 25th, 2014 Getting into an automobile accident can be very daunting and overwhelming. What you do immediately after an accident could have detrimental consequences for your case. Please read the following questions and answers regarding typical questions a victim may have after […]

• Typical Questions For Victims of an Accident
  November 19th, 2014 Q: What types of personal injury cases does Dell & Schaefer handle? A: We can handle any case where a person is injured physically, emotionally, or economically. There is no limit on the types of cases we handle. The types […]

• I slipped and fell at Publix and they told me they would pay my medical bills. What should I do?
  November 11th, 2014 Typically, when a person slips and falls at Publix, they eventually speak with the manager who creates an incident report, takes their statement and gathers contact information. The manager then sends the incident report and information to Publix risk management. […]

• Home Depot Can be Dangerous to Your Health
  November 7th, 2014 Our client is a middle age women who was shopping at her local Home Depot in Stuart, Florida. She had entered the main entrance and decided to go to the garden shop. She walked from the main section of the […]