Motorcycle accidents are traumatic and the reason why because you don’t have the bumper in a car or airbags to protect you from the impact of a vehicle. In fact, many times you are thrown off your motorcycle and there are major injuries due to do the road rash. Many times, when this happens you…
Scooters are all the buzz now on Tampa Bay. If you go around downtown there are scooters on every corner, and they are all over the place. People are always coming to and from places. Tampa is becoming a live-work-play type of city which means people live and work and play all within a certain…
Is a recorded statement after an auto accident mandatory? Yes, it’s mandatory but it depends on who’s asking for the recording. If it’s your insurance company, then you have to do a recording. You don’t have to do it without an attorney. An attorney can be present on the line, but you have to do…
Are all personal injury attorneys created equally? Of course, not created equally. It’s like a car for example. Every car can get you from one point to the next. Some do it with batteries, more efficiency and they’re better gas mileage or whatever the case is. The same goes for attorneys and other professionals. Yes,…
So, the insurance company offers you a fair settlement after you involved in an accident? It’s hard to talk about this without laughing because the insurance companies work for the insurance company. Those agents don’t work for you, instead, they work for the insurance company so they’re never going to offer you a fair settlement…
Here’s a myth- Can I work it out with the other insurance company if I’m involved in an auto accident? The answer is yes. Is it recommended? No. My name is Edward Reyes and I’m a personal injury attorney here in Florida. Yes, you can work it out with the other company but keep in…
A special report interview on pedestrian and scooter safety with Attorney Edward Reyes. Reporter: All right, have you had a chance to try out scooters yet in Tampa that a new way to get around town is still in the trial phase? Some things are going well, others maybe not so great. We’re going to…
So, do you need to seek medical treatment for minor injuries? Well, it depends on the minor injury. Many people feel that right after an accident they’re fine because the body is in a shock system. It is in a shocking state and you don’t feel pain right at that moment. In fact, you don’t…
So you think your insurance company is on your side? Well, think again. Insurance companies have these funny jingles, these songs, these commercials holding hands, a whole bunch of things to make you feel like they’re working for you. But let’s think about that for a minute. Who are they really working for? – the…
I’m in pain can I collect money from the other insurance company independence? It depends on a lot of factors like the pain that you’re suffering, on the person if they have insurance or not. It depends if the person has assets and so many different things but technically, yes. Tampa personal injury lawyer Edward…
It’s true you do not need an attorney, however, having an attorney is like having gum after bad breath, It’s recommended! I’ll tell you why, an attorney works in your best interest. The attorney knows if somebody’s trying to take advantage of you, they understand the laws, and they’re ready to fight for you…
Everyone is busy during the holidays. There are just so many things to do here and there. People, in one way or the other, have to go out in the streets and do something. Unfortunately, this is also the time when there is an increase in pedestrian deaths by cars. But the worse thing is,…
So, you were not driving but you are a passenger in the car, but you have your own auto insurance. You were in the car with somebody else, but you have your own coverage. At that point, your insurance company will cover you even though you are not in your car. Now, in different scenarios,…
So what happens if you are involved in a car accident, it’s not your fault, but you don’t have insurance, but you don’t have a car? What happens then? There are a couple of things. One if you live in a household that somebody has a car and insurance you may be covered under a…
What happens if you are involved in a car accident, it’s not your fault but you don’t have insurance. Do you have a case? The answer is yes. Now yes, but it depends because if the other person does have insurance the other person’s bodily injury if not everybody has body injury, but it is…
So what happens if you have bad injuries and the insurance company just doesn’t want to move? They do not want to work with us, or they give us a bad offer. Every case is different, it depends on the circumstance, it depends on the case. But if they make a bad offer, your injuries…
So, we are finally to the point that we made an offer to the insurance company after you got treated and after everything was done. What happens next? We’ve made the first demand for settlement and now you want to know what happens next. Well, the insurance company by statute they have 30 days respond.…
So, you went through the whole process. You got treated, you went to the doctor, you did everything you’re supposed to do for your injuries and to recover. So, what happens next? Well, the doctors, the urgent care facilities, the medical doctor, the spine specialist, the MRIs, everybody else. We request the records, or they’ll…
So, will your insurance rates go up? Maybe. It depends. The answer is yes, no, and maybe. Let me explain to you why. I know that’s not super confusing, but this is why if you’re involved in a car accident or any accident, broken windshield, whatever the case is, any incident, your insurance rates may…
I think that if you’re not at fault in Florida your insurance company shouldn’t have to pay. However Florida is a no-fault state, so what does that mean? No-fault means that it doesn’t make a difference who’s at fault, it doesn’t make a difference if it’s your fault or the other person’s fault. What makes…
What happens if the other person that crashes into has no insurance? This happens a lot especially in Florida if the other person has no insurance there are different things that we can do. The biggest thing is the uninsured motorist. That means if the other person that crashes you have no insurance you’re an…
So this is a realist type of approach that not every case is a homerun. But injuries are not there either. So we had a client here that was, thank God they are not that injured. At the end of the end, we want people to be good, be healthy and happy because it’s your…
Can I get an update on my case? Well, if you’re currently in a lawsuit and particularly a personal injury lawsuit it all depends. It depends on where you are in your stage in your case. So the updates will change. One of the first things that happen when you’re involved in a car accident…
You are probably wondering, how long does my case? Your case will depend on a lot of factors. If you have big injuries and there is a low policy, many times the insurance company would not want to pay right away because they know they are putting their clients at risk. This does not mean…
So, right after a car accident, you did the pictures, you did the video, you did everything we talked about in the previous video, what next? You need to see a doctor within 14 days. It’s important because the insurance company will cut you off. Your insurance company will cut off your benefits no matter…
So you just got a car accident. You took all the pictures and did all the videos. You did all the things we talked about in the previous videos. So what is the next process you may have to do after a car accident or any other accident? The process is simple yet confusing at…
You are probably wondering who is going to fix your car after an accident. There are two options here. One is your insurance. Your insurance can’t fix your car. However, you may have a deductible that you may have to cover before they fix your car. Second is your auto insurance company. That’s the better…
Whatever carries a large number of people would be considered a mass transit. Private commercial companies may have liability insurance that covers all the people within the car, up to a certain amount. Public entities, like government entities and things of that nature, only have, they’re self-insured, and they only have a cap of how…
Liability is when you’re injured inside a premise, a building, a structure of somebody or a company or likewise. It could be that you’re injured in someone’s home. It could be that you’re injured in their yard. It could be that you’re inside a company, like a grocery store, and you slip and you fell.…
The reason why moped accidents are happening and the reason why mopeds are out more than ever, because we live in a society that we’re growing in a dense economic community that people are working, living, and playing all in the community. So instead of grabbing their cars and driving around, they’re grabbing the moped…
Spinal cord stimulation is not very well known and it doesn’t make sense to a lot of people. But it is is basically a pacemaker for pain. I don’t know if we can see it here but it is a little battery that causes impulses that are taken to the spine through these wires. And…
Opioids have not been shown to have a true change in the quality of life of patients, long term. Since they can produce a temporary improvement, they tend to get abused. A lot of people hooked and then they’re taking these medications and they can’t get off because they’re addicted. If they get off…
MBB, medial branch block. What exactly does that mean? Let me use the spine, once again. The MBB stands for the medial branch block. The nerves that give you the sensation of the structures in the spine, and the back. When you have one of these injuries you could have pain in the back. Those…
Scooters are fun. Scooters are growing. You see scooters now on every corner. In fact, in every area in Florida especially in every major city in Florida, you’ll see scooters growing in popularity amongst every age group. Scooters are unique because you do not need insurance and you do not need a license and you…
When you have the whiplash, motion, either side to side or forward, there’s a liquid, and you can, of course, you know a lot more than I do. We just help people recover from their injuries. But, a liquid inside that protects the brain a little bit but, because of the impact, it crashes back…
Aside from injuries to the neck, the second most common injury is to the lower back. The lumbar spine. The mechanisms are fairly similar, and the most common injury also is disc problems. The discs are In the lumbar spine the discs can be a little bit stronger than in the neck, but when they…
Accidents are the most common forms of incidents on the road. Just in Hillsborough County, there’s close to 3,000 car accidents, per day, in Polk, Pasco, Pinellas. In almost every other county, there is an average of 2,000 to 25, to 3,000 car accidents per day. Even though that number sounds staggering, there are hundreds…
Some people have a misnomer of herniations is worse than bulging. If you could just kind of talk to us through that a little bit. – Yeah, there’s a lot of confusion that in rear-ending injuries that the basic mechanism is what we call a flexion-extension injury where the initial motion of the patient is…
Whenever you get a person that got rear-ended, what are the most common injuries that you find from those types of accidents? Spine injuries to the neck. So what we call the cervical spine in the neck is very frequently injured and it presents with a variety of symptoms sometimes with very severe headaches, neck…
Motorcycle accidents are pretty substantial. Motorcycle accidents are different than car accidents. In a way because you have to have different insurance, you have to, the injuries are greater. In fact, many motorcycle accidents come with road rash. It comes with other issues that are long-term effects because you don’t have the protection of a…
People still use taxis. Not as often anymore. But taxis, many times they’re self-insured. Sometimes they have commercial policies. Sometimes they’re owned by the taxi car, they’re owned by individual people and they just pay to put the taxi symbol on their car. That changes the dynamic quite a bit because if they’re paying the…
So the second step after the needle branch block, which is the test, is the radiofrequency ablation. The needles directed to those nerves that supply those structures in the back and connected to a generator to give the taser-kind effect on the nerve. The patient is on an X-ray table. We do this procedure guided…
Radiofrequency ablation will improve the pain but will not cause loss of sensation and weakness and all the other functions of a nerve. If you have a nerve, if you have pain in your hand, you could cut the nerve to that hand, and maybe be out of pain. But you’re not going to feel…
Epidural injections, I think everybody has heard of them but most people do not understand them what they do. Even people who perform them, I don’t think they. Completely understand what they do. Epidural steroid injections, are injecting steroids, which is a very potent anti-inflammatory and usually, the steroids are long-acting, they’re going to act…
What is this annuloplasty? Annuloplasty is a procedure targeting that tear in the disc. It is a very common injury after car accidents, and not as much in degenerative disease of aging or anything like that in the spine. There is a tear of the fibers in these discs right here. That tear itself is…
Disc decompression is an alternative to the surgery for a herniated disc. Some types of herniated discs can be treated without surgery. When the disc meets certain conditions, we can go, again with a cannula, a big needle, and we put a little drill through that cannula into the disc and when we get to…
I know there’s a growing trend in stem cells. In fact, and I did, you know, I have a shoulder injury and they did a PR. What is PRP? The PRP is plasma Platelet-rich plasma. In stem cell therapy we collectively call regenerative medicine and it’s in its infancy. We’re just starting to see all…
A very common thing that happens in these search and seizures for a case is frequently the drugs are not even found on the defendant. So, one of two things or both things happen. An officer might not have probable cause to search the car, but might ask for consent to search, or say something…
What are the most common injuries do you find in your line of practice? Spine injuries secondary to car accidents is by far what I see the most. I see an incredible number of rear-ending injuries from people who were texting and they failed to see the person in front of them stopping, and they’re…
You’re probably wondering what are the insurance company looking at when they look at your claim? How do they value your claim? Well, they value it in multiple ways. One, they look at property damage. They look at the damage to your car to see how bad was the impact if, for example, if somebody…
So you go to the hospital, what do you do next? You have health insurance. You don’t have auto insurance. Let’s say you have health insurance but go to the hospital or you go to a primary care doctor, or something like that. You could use your health insurance, if you have health insurance, there’s…
Whenever you’re involved in a car accident, many people think it’s different than going to a regular doctor. I’ll give you an example. If you are sick, you go to your primary care physician and that person refers you to somebody else, a specialist to help you with that sickness, whatever that sickness may be,…
Wrongful death. Wrongful death doesn’t just affect the person, that is deceased. It affects the family, the friends, the teacher and anybody that has affection for that person. Wrongful death statutes are different then other statutes and the time limit is completely different when you’re dealing with wrongful death. And it also depends on the…
If they’re in the same car accident, but that may be the first accident their injuries may be substantially different, the insurance company may be different as well, the adjusters may be different. So every case is a little bit different. It’s very difficult to compare one person to one person. It’s like DNA because…
Are the rights of teenagers different? It depends on the age, what advice would you give a parent or what happens in those scenarios, I guess it depends on the crime. At what point do they become, juvenile, at what point do they become adults and is it after 18 So, this is a common…
Some attorneys are very gung ho. Especially since there are several attorneys who are very experienced DUI attorneys here in Tampa who are very gung ho about doing these DUI hearings. It’s sort of an older generation to do that. My theory on it is, it may be useful. It’s not the be-all and end-all.…
As Florida increases in numbers and increases in tourism, there are more pedestrians walking around. Even though there are more cars, we are becoming a state of living, work, and play. Especially, in the Tampa Bay area. This means, live, work and play are that you live and you work and you play all within…
Uber and Lyft are growing quickly, because people are now using them for transportation instead of driving, instead of DUIs, which is great. However, with more Ubers and Lyfts or ride-sharing on the streets it’s opening up liability in a lot of these Uber and Lyft drivers or these ride-sharing providers are involved in car…
Semi-trucks, the drivers of the semi-trucks many times have not slept, maybe distracted or on a time crunch from getting from one load to the next. Therefore, a lot of times there are distractions and people many times pull out in front of the semi-trucks. Due to the weight of the semi-truck, it is almost…
Driving with a suspended license happens quite a bit. What can somebody do if they get stopped, for whatever reason, tail light, whatever the case is, and they do get a ticket, or in trouble for driving with a suspended license, or license revoked. Let’s say they didn’t know about it. What could happen to…
You want to get your license back so, why would you hire an attorney to do that? I can think of two reasons. One is because maybe some of your fines have gone in collections and you’ll want to get, you’ll save a lot of money not going to the Collections people, not going to…
So why would anybody pay an attorney instead of paying a ticket? Or why would anybody hire an attorney to help them fight the ticket in the first place? – Well, people ask this all the time. People say well you know, an attorney is going to charge, depending on what it is, a hundred…
What happens if somebody has caused domestic violence to somebody else and somebody calls? What things do you look at to help them if the attacker or the alleged attacker called you or called the firm, how could they be represented? Let’s say it did happen. Let’s say it’s a fraudulent, well, not fraudulent, but…
Never consent to anything, if you have any contraband in the car, maybe you have contraband in the car, remember, just because you don’t think you have contraband in the car, doesn’t mean you don’t have contraband in the car. Are you the only person who’s ever been in your car? This is especially true…
Now on that same thing, because a lot of people out there they feel like they can’t leave. Law enforcement, they have more power over the person they’re pulling over as far as authority goes. A lot of times they come to the car and many people are scared. So, they feel like they can’t…
If you were subject to a traffic stop, one way or another, and an officer asked to search your vehicle and you don’t want them to search your vehicle, you’re going to say, no thanks, and you think that would be the end of it but it’s not. An officer could attempt to get a…
If what you have is something as simple as a marijuana cartridge, as opposed to loose marijuana for smoking, in a marijuana cartridge to vape, that’s a felony. If it’s Spice, that’s a felony. Is a little bit of powder cocaine good for Friday night? That’s a felony, right? A loose Xanax, one Xanax pill,…
Drugs, as far as felonies go are probably the most by wide margin common felony that people are charged with. Drug cases can come up in any number of ways. The most common ways that drug cases begin are with a traffic stop or sometimes with an arrest for some other issue. So, either there’s…
General advice in any sort of interaction with law enforcement in a traffic stop is polite, be short, consent to nothing. You don’t have to answer any questions. If the law enforcement officer starts questioning you, you can ask, “Am I detained?” If the officer says you’re not detained, say, “I don’t feel like answering…
The most common question is, “do I blow or not blow?” The answer is maybe. Obviously, if you refuse there are a few problems with refusal. Now frequently you hear the blanket advice from everybody, like: “Refuse everything.”That’s not necessarily the case. Now, the field sobriety exercises, which are the first stage of the investigation,…
If they don’t have enough but they still kind of force themselves in and get it, what happens? So, the reason you consent to nothing is that an officer, especially an officer with something like a rapid offender control unit, or a street crimes unit might get a little bit too enthusiastic about their job…
Auto accidents are never fun for nobody. People have bad days, it’s the worst thing possible, but when you get in a car accident, there’s a lot of things that are running through your mind and some of the things you need to look out for is whether or not that person that crashed into…
So you got in a car accident and it was not your fault, your question is, will your rates go up? It depends, typically it should not go up. It should not go up because it wasn’t your fault. However, if you live in a household that a lot of people have been involved in…
Today’s topic is about knowing that no one is going to interrogate you like your own insurance company. But in reality, the bigger insurance companies don’t do this, they do not do this as much as small insurance companies. However, the smaller insurance companies and I’ll just throw it out there, Windhaven, Ocean Harbor, Infinity,…
There is a growing number of city-approved ride-sharing Bird and Lime e-scooters popping up through every major city in Florida. The major players are Bird and Lime electric scooters. You see Bird and Lime scooters at universities, downtown, major attractions, and pretty much all over the sidewalks. As it grows in rapid popularity, the stats…
Accidentes de Segway Cuanto más cálido es el clima, las atractivas vías de Segway son para el transporte. Con el mayor volumen de segways a medida que avanza el verano, mayores son las posibilidades de que los ciclistas sufran un accidente. ¿Cuáles son las causas comunes de los accidentes de Segway? Los conductores no…
Segway Accidents The warmer the climate the attractive Segways are for transportation. With the higher volume of Segways as the summer is coming the higher the chances of the riders getting into an accident. What are the common causes of Segway accidents? Drivers fail to notice Segway users Distracted drivers Unpredictable moves by drivers…
Accidentes de Taxi Los taxis son formas convenientes de desplazarse por la ciudad cuando no quiere conducir. Debido a que muchas personas usan mayor es la probabilidad de accidentes. Una víctima de un accidente de taxi puede ser un pasajero, un peatón o un transeúnte. ¿Cuáles son las causas comunes de lesiones por accidentes…
Taxi Accidents Taxis are convenient ways to get around the city when you don’t want to drive. Because so many people uses the higher the chances of accidents. A victim of a taxi accident can be a passenger, pedestrian or bystander. What are common causes injuries of taxi accidents? Traumatic brain injuries Spinal cord…
Accidentes de autobuses escolares Debido a que siempre está huyendo, realmente está en el autobús escolar para que sus hijos estén seguros y regresen de la escuela. Puede ser molesto que no todos los autobuses escolares tengan cinturones de seguridad. Y debido a esto, escuchamos constantemente sobre niños muertos o heridos debido a accidentes de…
School Bus Accidents Because you are always on the run, you relly on the school bus to get your children safe to and from school. It can be upsetting that not all school buses have seatbelts. And because of this we constantly hear about children killed or injured due to school bus accidents. These are…
Accidentes de Remolques de Tractor ¿Qué es exactamente un remolque de tractor? Una combinación de remolques de un remolque y un tractor. Un tractor es una cabina donde un conductor se pone y tira de una carga. Un remolque es lo que sostiene la carga y es arrastrado por el tractor. ¿Cuáles son…
Tractor Trailer Accidents What exactly is a truck tractor trailer? A tractor trailers combination of a trailer and a tractor. A tractor is a cab where a driver sits and pulls a load. A trailer is what holds the cargo and gets pulled by the tractor and a truck. What are the top causes…
Seguridad Negligente Seguridad negligente cae bajo responsabilidad de locales. La seguridad negligente es cuando se convierte en víctima de un violento ataque ilícito mientras está en la propiedad de otra persona. La mayoría de las veces usted es un cliente en esta propiedad. El establecimiento comercial tiene el deber de asegurarse de que su propiedad…
Negligent Security Negligent security falls under premises liability. Negligent security is where you become a victim of a violent illicit attack while being on someone else’s property. Most of the time you are a customer on this property. The commercial establishment has the duty to make sure their property is in the best safest condition.…
Lesión en el Hombro Las lesiones del hombro pueden ser muy leves o cambiar la vida. No importa cuán pequeño o grande sea el resultado al tenerme como su abogado, lo ayudaré a responsabilizar a los responsables de sus lesiones o las de su ser querido. ¿Cuáles son las causas comunes de lesión en…
Shoulder Injury Shoulder injuries can be very minor or life changing. No matter how minor or how big the outcome by having me as your attorney I will help you hold those accountable for your or your loved one’s injuries. What are common causes of shoulder injury? Slip and falls Pedestrian accidents Construction accidents…
Lesión de Rodilla Las lesiones de rodilla pueden ser muy leves o cambiar la vida. No importa cuán pequeño o grande sea el resultado al tenerme como su abogado, lo ayudaré a responsabilizar a los responsables de sus lesiones o las de su ser querido. ¿Cuáles son las causas comunes de lesión de rodilla?…
Knee Injury Knee injuries can be very minor or life changing. No matter how minor or how big the outcome by having me as your attorney I will help you hold those accountable for your or your loved one’s injuries. What are common causes of knee injury? Rear end collisions Slip and falls Pedestrian…
Lesión de Cuello Las lesiones en el cuello pueden ser muy leves o cambiar la vida. No importa el resultado al tenerme como su abogado, lo ayudaré a responsabilizar a los responsables de sus lesiones o las de su ser querido. ¿Cuáles son las causas comunes de lesión en el cuello? Colisiones traseras Whiplash…
Neck Injury Neck injuries can either be very minor or life changing. No matter the outcome by having me as your attorney I will help you hold those accountable for your or your loved one’s injuries. What are common causes of neck injury? Rear end collisions Whiplash Muscle strain Slip and falls Pedestrian accidents…
Accidentes de Construcción Ser un trabajador de la construcción puede ser muy peligroso y potencialmente mortal. Un accidente puede ocurrir debido a un equipo defectuoso, negligencia por parte del empleador e incluso un entorno de seguridad deficiente. Los accidentes de construcción no solo les ocurrieron a los trabajadores, sino que también a los peatones. …
Construction Accidents Being a construction worker can be very dangerous and life threatening. An accident can happen due to defective equipment, negligence by the employer, and even poor safety environment. Construction accidents not only happened to workers there, it could happen to pedestrian. What are different types of construction accidents? Construction accident are more…
A medida que el clima cálido se acerca, cada vez más personas salen en sus botes, lo que aumenta las posibilidades de que ocurra un accidente en un edificio. La construcción de un caso de accidente de navegación puede ser muy compleja debido a las leyes federales, internacionales y marítimas de Florida. Afortunadamente, soy un…
As the warm weather comes closer more and more people are going out on their boats which then raises the chances of a building accident to happen. Building a boating accident case can be very complex due to federal, international, and Florida maritime law. Luckily, I’m an expert in complex cases. What are the…
Los dueños de propiedades tienen el deber de mantener su propiedad segura para cualquier visitante. El propietario (s) de la propiedad puede ser considerado responsable si un visitante se lesiona en su propiedad. ¿Cuáles son los casos comunes de responsabilidad de premisa? Aceras desiguales. Obstrucción en aceras o pasillo. Agua Derramada Rieles rotos o faltantes…
Property owners have a duty to keep their property safe for any visitors. The property owner(s) can be held liable if a visitor gets injured on their property. What are common Premise Liability cases? Uneven sidewalks Obstruction on sidewalks or aisle Spilled water Broken or missing rails Inadequate lighting Malfunctioning doors or window Dangerous displayed…
Muerte Injusta Perder a un ser querido inesperadamente puede ser muy difícil. Si la pérdida de un ser querido fue causada por un conductor negligente, permítame ayudarlo a obtener la compensación que merece. Mi firma entiende que usted y su familia están experimentando un trauma emocional, permítame ayudarlo a superar este problema con mayor facilidad.…
Wrongful Death Losing a loved one unexpectedly can be very difficult. If the loss of a loved one was caused by a negligent driver let me help you get the compensation you deserve. My firm understands you and your family are experiencing emotional trauma let me help you get through it a little bit easier.…
¿Qué es una lesión traumática? Una lesión traumática es cualquier trauma físico de fuerza brusca que requiere atención médica inmediata y un viaje a la sala de emergencias. ¿Cuáles son ejemplos de lesiones traumáticas? Lesión cerebral traumática Lesión de la médula espinal Fracturas de la columna vertebral Amputación Trauma facial Trauma acústico Lesión por aplastamiento…
What is a traumatic injury? A traumatic injury is any physical blunt force trauma that requires immediate medical attention and a trip to the emergency room. What are examples of traumatic injuries? Traumatic Brain Injury Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Fractures Amputation Facial Trauma Acoustic Trauma Crush Injury Concussion Broken Bones Cuts and Punctures Burns and…
¿Tengo una lesión en la médula espinal? ¿Qué es una lesión de la médula espinal? Una lesión de la médula espinal se considera cualquier daño a cualquier parte de la médula espinal o nervios en el extremo de la médula espinal. Esto puede causar daños permanentes, es decir, cambios en la sensación corporal y cambios…
Do I Have A Spinal Cord Injury? What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury is considered any damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal cord. This can cause permanent damage, i.e. changing in body sensation and changes in bodily function. What are some…
Accidentes de Resbalones y Caídas Los accidentes por resbalones y caídas son más comunes de lo que piensas. La mayoría de las personas que acuden a la sala de emergencias deben resbalarse y caerse. Resbalones y caídas se pueden prevenir. Aquellos que no toman medidas para prevenir resbalones y caídas deben ser responsables de cualquier…
Slip and Fall Accidents Slip and fall accidents are more common than you think. Most people that go the emergency room are due to slip and falls. Slip and falls can be prevented. Those that don’t take measures to prevent slip and falls should be held responsible for any injuries you get. These accidents can…
Accidentes de Peatones En nuestra comunidad, miles de peatones están gravemente heridos o incluso asesinados. Al vivir en un estado de sol de un año de duración, el número de peatones aumenta a medida que aumenta la temperatura. ¿Cuáles son las causas comunes de los accidentes peatonales? Las causas más comunes de los accidentes de…
Pedestrian Accidents In our community thousands of pedestrians are seriously injured or even killed. By living in a yearlong sunshine state, the number of pedestrians increases as it warmer. What are the common causes of pedestrian accidents? The most common causes of pedestrian accidents are due to the negligence of an auto driver. These are…
Accidentes de Motocicleta Cada año en nuestra comunidad hay miles de accidentes de motocicleta que podrían haberse prevenido. La motocicleta pasa el doble que los accidentes automovilísticos. Al menos la mitad de esos accidentes involucra un vehículo motorizado. Los motociclistas tienen todos los mismos derechos que los que conducen vehículos motorizados. Esto incluye usar los…
Motorcycle Accidents Every year in our community there are thousands of motorcycle accidents that could’ve been prevented. Motorcycle happens twice as much as auto accidents. At least half of those accidents involve a motor vehicle. Motorcyclist have all the same rights as those who drive motor vehicles. This includes using the same roads. Motorcyclist suffer…
¿Tengo una lesión cerebral? Millones de personas sufren de lesiones cerebrales en los Estados Unidos. Los efectos pueden ser devastadores. Hacer frente a un ser querido con una lesión cerebral puede ser difícil. Póngase en contacto con The Reyes Firm para obtener la compensación que merece. ¿Qué es una lesión cerebral? Las lesiones cerebrales traumáticas…
Do I Have A Brain Injury? Millions of people suffer from brain injuries across the United States. The effects can be devastating. Coping with a loved one with a brain injury can be difficult. Contact The Reyes Firm to get the compensation you deserve. What is a brain injury? Traumatic Brain injuries are common after…
VSer víctima de conductores ebrios puede cambiar la vida. Especialmente cuando no estás en falta. Un conductor ebrio se considera cualquier persona que exceda el contenido de alcohol en sangre del 0.08 por ciento o más. El conductor sería considerado como discapacitado. Debido a esto, el conductor ebrio debe rendir cuentas. ¿Quiénes pueden ser víctimas…
VBeing a victim of drunk drivers can be life changing. Especially when you are not at fault. A drunk driver is considered anyone who exceeds the Blood Alcohol Content 0.08 percent or more. The driver would be considered to be impaired. Because of this the drunk driver should be held accountable. Who can be victims…
Se metió en un accidente en un Uber o un Lyft? El uso de Uber y Lyft está aumentando en ella en Tampa, lo que aumenta los accidentes de viaje compartido. Como conductor, pasajero o peatón, tiene derecho a una compensación. ¿Quién es responsable? ¿El conductor? ¿Pasajero? ¿Viajero compartido? ¿Peatonal? Como su abogado, analizaré diferentes…
Got into an Accident in an Uber or a Lyft? The use of Uber and Lyft are on the rise her in Tampa which increases the of rideshare accidents. As a driver, a passenger, or a pedestrian you have a right to compensation. Who is liable? The driver? Passenger? Rideshare passenger? Pedestrian? As you attorney…
Los Accidentes de Giro a la Izquierda Pueden Ser Tan Mortales: Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en Carreteras, los estudios han demostrado que el 40% de todos los accidentes se deben a giros a la izquierda en una intersección. Estos accidentes pueden ser fatales. Las causas comunes de los giros a la…
Left Turn Accidents can be so deadly: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration studies have shown that 40% of all accidents are due to left turns at an intersection. These accidents can be fatal. What are common causes of left turns are: Obstructed view while turning Blind spots Misjudgment of another drivers’ action…
Lugares comunes donde ocurren accidentes: ¡Los accidentes automovilísticos pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento! Los accidentes pueden ocurrir en cualquier viaje por carretera largo o en un viaje corto a la vuelta de la esquina. Esto podría suceder por múltiples razones. Estos son algunos lugares para revisar su entorno: Intersecciones y semáforos. o Un simple error…
Aquí hay algunos consejos para prepararse para sus viajes de verano: ¡Todos aman hacer un viaje por carretera en verano con la familia! Durante estos viajes por carretera, lamentablemente, pueden ocurrir accidentes. Siga estos consejos antes de tomar la carretera para minimizar las posibilidades de un accidente. Haga revisar su vehículo. Al hacer esto, puede…
Common places that accidents happen: Car accidents can happen at any time! Accidents can happen on any long road trips you go on or a short trip around the corner. This could happen for multiple reasons. These are a few places to double check your surroundings: Intersections and Traffic Lights A driver simple carless mistake…
Here are some tips to get ready for your summer trips: Every one love taking a road trip in the summer with the family! During these road trips unfortunately, accidents can happen. Follow these tips before hitting the road to minimize an possibilities of an accident. Have your vehicle checked. By doing this you can…
Las Lesiones de Accidente Automovilístico Más Comunes: Las estadísticas del Consejo Nacional de Seguridad muestran que hay al menos 27,000 accidentes automovilísticos por año, que dejan a millones de conductores y pasajeros heridos o discapacitados. Estas son las lesiones más comunes de un accidente automovilístico: Lesiones traumáticas del cerebro: Esta es la lesión es la…
THE MOST COMMON AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES: Statistics from the National Safety Council show that there’s at least 27,000 car crashes per year, which leave millions of drivers and passengers injured or disabled. These are the most common injures from a car accident: Traumatic Brian Injuries: This is the most common injury to come from an…
CINCO GASTOS DE ACCIDENTES DE AUTO: El costo posterior asociado con un accidente automovilístico puede sumarse, incluso si se trata solo de una defensa de guardabarros. De acuerdo con un estudio reciente realizado por la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en Carreteras para cuando cumpla 80 años, es probable que se involucre en tres…
TOP FIVE AUTO ACCIDENT EXPENSES: The after cost associated with a car accident can really add up, even it’s just a fender bender. According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by the time you reach the age of 80 you likely will be in involved in three to four separate…
TRABAJEMOS JUNTOS PARA MANTENER SEGUROS NUESTROS CICLISTAS: ¿Sabías que Tampa es el lugar más peligroso para andar en bicicleta en los Estados Unidos? De acuerdo con un estudio del Wall Street Journal, el área de Tampa-St. Petersburg tiene 7.0 muertes de ciclistas entre 2007 y 2016 por cada 100,000 personas. Aunque deseamos que los números…
LETS WORK TOGETHER TO KEEP OUR CYCLISTS SAFE: Did you know that Tampa is the most dangerous place to bike in America? Tampa-St. Petersburg area has 7.0 bicyclists deaths from 2007-2016 per 100,000 people according to a Wall Street Journal study. Though we wish the numbers will decrease, the current models predict that the numbers…
¿QUÉ HAGO DESPUÉS DE MI ACCIDENTE? ¡SIGA ESTOS 5 PASOS FÁCILES! Llame al 911 Las lesiones graves son comunes en los accidentes de auto. Llame al 911 pase lo que pase. No asistir a otros a menos que sea necesario. Intercambio de Información Consigue nombres y números de todos en la escena. Si es posible…
WHAT DO I DO AFTER MY ACCIDENT? FOLLOW THESE 5 EASY STEPS! Call 911 Serious injuries are common in auto accidents. Call 911 no matter what. Do not assist others unless necessary. Exchange Information Get names and numbers of everyone at the scene. If possible get the plate of the cars involve and the driver’s…
In Florida must insurance policy holders have an 10,000 basic pip coverage and 80% coverage. That leaves for 20% not covered for medical treatment. In this video we will discuss what happens after you are involved in a auto accident and what to do. Our firm has handled numerous accident cases. We have the staff…
Getting involved in a accident is stressful. What if it wasn’t your fault. Why should you call your own insurance co? Well the answer is because Florida is a non fault state. For Legal Emergencies, ER is here for you. Call 813-421-3411 and/or visit www.TheReyesFirm.com Our firm has handled numerous accident cases. We have the…
Como es mi caso? Esta es una de las preguntas más comunes que recibimos de los clientes de accidentes. Bueno, depende de si todavía estás tratando. El video explica más … Por favor, mantennos actualizados sobre tu progreso. 813-421-3411
Sabemos que tiene dolor, sabe que tiene dolor, pero la compañía de seguros no. Sólo saben de lo que está en el papel. Si tiene brechas de registro en el tratamiento, asumirán que se siente bien. Claramente, si estamos afirmando que usted tiene un dolor continuo y necesita un tratamiento futuro, esto no ayudará a…
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Enviamos nuestras cartas representativas. Por favor, no hable con la compañía de seguros de la otra persona. ¿Qué significa esto? La carta de representación es la carta que notifica a su seguro y a la otra compañía de seguros que está siendo representado después de un accidente. Después de que la compañía de seguros reciba…
Su demanda de liquidación se acaba de completar y está lista para ser revisada por nuestro equipo de control de calidad. Nuestro equipo de control de calidad revisará su demanda en los próximos 5 días, antes de enviarla a la compañía de seguros. ¿Qué significa esto? La carta de solicitud ocurre generalmente después de que…
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We know you have pain, you know you have pain, but the insurance company does not. They only know from what is on paper. If you have log gaps of treatment, they will assume that you are feeling fine. Well clearly if we are making a claim that you have on-going pain and need future…
This is one of the most common questions we receive from accident clients. Well it depends on if you are still treating. The video explains more.. Please keep us updated on your progress. 813-421-3411
When you are involved in any legal proceedings, it is important to keep your information with us updated. There are many time sensitive letters, forms and updates that happen during the process. Please keep us updated to avoid any delays. Please call our office for any changes 813-421-3411.
You know when you are finishing up with your treatment after an accident. Unfortunately as your attorney we are not always updated by your doctors. It is important to keep us in the loop to avoid undue delays in making and sending your demand for settlement. When there are big gaps in treatment it hurts…
Florida is a no fault state. This means your insurance company pays for your medical and lost wages and the at-fault insurance company pays for that person’s medical/ loss wages. However, this does not mean that you will not recover from the at-fault party’s insurance company after an accident. If you have any questions, please…
The demand letter happens usually after all treatment has been completed, all medical records and ledgers have been received. Every case may vary, the video explains more on the common variations. If you have any questions, please call our office 813-421-3411.
The letter of representation is the letter that notifies your insurance and other insurance company that you are being represented after an accident. After the insurance company receives the letter, you do not need to speak to the at-fault insurance co. You may have to speak to yours, but it can still be under representation.…
Divorces can be very emotional. Especially when their are kids and property. In this video we will discuss who owns what and why. Subscribe below and stay informed. Our firm has handled numerous accident cases. We have the staff to devote to investigating your accident; we can help you obtain medical treatment for your injuries…
Los accidentes automovilísticos son estresantes. En el momento del accidente es posible que no sepa qué hacer o decir. Puede decir demasiado o no obtener la información correcta. Puede que no sepa a quién llamar. Este video explica lo que sucede y lo que debe hacer. Si está involucrado en un accidente automovilístico, llámenos al…
Cuando está involucrado en un accidente automovilístico, ¿quién paga las reparaciones del automóvil? Para emergencias legales, ER está aquí para su familia. Abogado de accidentes automovilísticos 813-421-3411 www.TheReyesFirm.com When you are involved in a auto accident, who pays for the car repairs? For Legal Emergencies, ER is here for your family. Auto accident attorney 813-421-3411…
Who pays for the rental car when you involved in a car accident? You are involved in a auto accident, who pays for the rental car? For Legal Emergencies, ER is here for your family. Auto accident attorney 813-421-3411 www.TheReyesFirm.com
Quién paga el alquiler del auto cuando te involucras en un accidente automovilístico? Usted está involucrado en un accidente automovilístico, ¿quién paga el alquiler? Para emergencias legales, ER está aquí para su familia. Abogado de accidentes automovilísticos 813-421-3411 www.TheReyesFirm.com Who pays for the rental car when you involved in a car accident? You are…
Fraude de seguro que necesita saber El fraude en el seguro de automóviles es una preocupación y problema común entre los hispanos. Lo que necesita saber no solo afecta a la clínica, sino que también afecta a su familia. Para emergencias legales, ER está aquí para su familia. Abogado de accidentes automovilísticos 813-421-3411www.TheReyesFirm.com Auto Insurance…
Today’s video will discuss what happens when you are injured at someone’s home. What you need to do after and who may be liable. Our firm has handled numerous accident cases. We have the staff to devote to investigating your accident; we can help you obtain medical treatment for your injuries and obtain…
Some homes close fast, some homes take a little longer. Many real estate agents extend on the closing dates on real estate contracts. That is good for the closing date, but not for all the other important dates in a real estate contract. Contact The Reyes Firm at 813-421-3411 We are here for you 24/7…
Semi trucks are everywhere. In fact, we many times do not even notice they are there. However this is how America works. The issue with trucks that there drivers of those trucks are many times sleep deprived. This many times has the drivers veer off the road. Many times we want to hurry up and…
Today we will discuss with retired law enforcement officer Mark Patterson on what happens at the scene of an accident. What things teens and parents can do to reduce those accidents and what to do if you are involved in one. For Legal Emergencies, ER is here for you. 813-421-3411 www.TheReyesfirm.comSubscribe below and stay informed.
1. Save on your insurance rates by having your teen get their restrictive license early. Wait 2 years before they get a car. The longer you wait to better the discount. 2. Safety: Teens are more likely to get in car accidents if they have passengers. 3. Tip: after 9pm most accidents happen. 4. Clearly…
As we continue our series on teen driving and accidents. We discuss a little deeper on what happens after an auto accident. Today we will speak to a chiropractic doctor about rehab and auto auto accident settlements. We will discuss issues that come up, recovery time, types of treatment, insurance payments and much more, …
Teens are involved in accidents in Florida all the time. Parents of those teens are constantly worried about their kids. In our teen series we will cover many aspects of teen driving, safety, money savings tips for insurance and much more. This is the first video in our series. We answer the questions on what…
Saving regularly to your IRA will let you retire safely, but if you are wiser and invest the money in real estate, you could retire richer than planned. Investing your IRA funds into real estate is a smart way to turn your money into tax-deferred or tax-free assets. When you talk to your real estate…
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You rented a property in Tampa Bay to a tenant, and he or she doesn’t pay regularly. You tolerate that for a while, but tenant’s behavior doesn’t change, and you’ve decided it’s time to take it to an end. According to Florida laws, now you have to hand him a three-day notice. When he receives…
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Wе’vе аll hеаrd thе ѕtоriеѕ: cockroaches, mоld, рlumbing рrоblеmѕ аnd thе lаndlоrd whо wоn’t fix thеm. Whilе most lаndlоrdѕ аrе wеll-intеntiоnеd аnd wаnt to dо right bу thеir tenants, thеrе аrе оссаѕiоnѕ when рrоblеmѕ gо unattended. Whеn уоu dо еnсоuntеr a рrоblеm, thе first step iѕ сhесking tо see if it’ѕ covered bу уоur lеаѕе…
If the landlord’s count includes a Florida legal holiday, then the notice is improper giving the tenant a defense to the eviction lawsuit. What are the legal holidays for the State of Florida? They are listed in Florida Statute 683.01 and include the following: Sunday, the first day of each week. New Year’s Day, January 1. Birthday…
When injured in a motorcycle accident in Tampa Bay, contacting an experienced Tampa Bay motorcycle accident attorney could be crucial for your chances to get compensated for your personal injuries. Call us at 813-421-3411 to help you navigate the damages recovery procedures, and gather the following evidence to prove that the crash wasn’t your fault:…
Traffic laws were made to prevent traffic accidents. When drivers respect the rules, car accidents don’t happen. When an accident happens, it is sure that someone has made a mistake. The most common causes leading to car accidents occurring in Tampa Bay include, but are not limited to overspeeding, tailgating, texting or other use of…
When you think about driving in Florida, two things come to mind first: the congested traffic and the bad driving habits of Floridians. If you live and commute in Florida, it’s not news for you that car accidents are common in your state. Florida courts are always busy with car accidents cases where personal injuries…
Stale dated homes are bad for your bottom line when selling your home. These are things you need to think about before you sell your home. Beside the law side of my business, we also help those families sell and buy their next home. If you need any help please call our office 813-421-3411. …
Auto accident in Tampa, Florida are stressful. This video explains how the whole process works in less than 2 minutes. For Legal Emergencies, ER is here for you. Call 813-421-3411 and/or visit www.TheReyesFirm.com Our firm has handled numerous accident cases. We have the staff to devote to investigating your accident; we can help you obtain…
Law school, my law practice and life has taught me many things in life. Listen in while my daughter interviews me. I had no idea what she would ask me. Enjoy!
When you are involved in a car accident many things happen. One of the things that you will notice initially is the effects on your body. In this video we will discuss how an auto accident can change your life. Our firm has handled numerous accident cases. We have the staff to devote to investigating…
Accidents can truly affect your life. What happens if you are undocumented? What are the legal issues that come up? In this video we will discuss many aspects of undocumented individuals and what happens when they are injured. Our firm has handled numerous accident cases. We have the staff to devote to investigating your accident;…
Community involvement and serving the community is paramount to our law firm. We support the community and the community supports us. In this interview we speak to Ms. Tonya Lewis and why she continues to support for over 30 years.
Jaw pain, migraines and many other aliments may be a result of an auto accident accident. Dr. Marnie Bauer and Attorney Edward Reyes explains why. Our firm has handled numerous accident cases. We have the staff to devote to investigating your accident; we can help you obtain medical treatment for your injuries and obtain the…
Motorcycles and the Law in Florida The weather in Florida enables motorcyclists to ride nearly year round, provided they can handle the slightly cooler temperatures during the winter months. For many people it is an economical way to get around to run errands or go to work. Motorcycle accidents can, however, lead to catastrophic and…
