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When you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s easy to dismiss what seems like a minor injury. Maybe you walked away with just a few scrapes, some soreness, or a slight headache. You might think, “I’ll be fine in a few days,” and decide to handle everything yourself. But as many Naples residents have…

Being involved in a rear-end collision can be a jarring and disorienting experience. As a Fort Myers personal injury attorney, I understand the confusion and stress you may be feeling right now. Our team at Garvin Injury Law will always take the time to guide clients through the initial process, explain your legal rights, and…

Being involved in a serious car accident is stressful enough. Finding out the other driver doesn’t have insurance can make a difficult situation even worse. If you’re hit by an uninsured driver in Cape Coral, the personal injury lawyers at Garvin Injury Law can help you explore all possible avenues for monetary compensation. Florida’s…

Hit-and-run accidents are both incredibly problematic and far too pervasive in Florida. On average, the state clocks 103,000 hit-and-run crashes annually, an incident rate that has climbed 40 percent in the last decade, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). Every year, more than 1,000 people suffer serious bodily…

Flip-flops and bare feet are quite common footwear given the warm and sunny weather of South Florida. But just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s without consequence. If you’re in a Fort Myers car accident while wearing loose shoes (like flip-flops) or none at all, that could be a real issue as discussed below….

Recent changes to Florida’s tort laws have made it a bit tougher to successfully sue for crash-related injuries if you were partly at-fault. That said, you shouldn’t presume it’s pointless until you talk to a Fort Myers car accident lawyer – especially if your injuries were serious enough to require hospitalization or time off…

Car insurance is more expensive in Florida than any other state. Insurance Business Magazine reports the average annual auto insurance premium in Florida is $2,560 – which is 52% (or nearly $1,000) higher than the national average. (And that is based on rates for a hypothetical 40-year-old male driver with a good driving record….

In a win for people seeking fair compensation for Florida car crash injuries, the Florida Supreme Court recently ruled against an auto insurer trying to minimize a claimant’s rightful payout. The case of Ellison v. Willoughby started with a South Florida car accident. A truck driver t-boned another vehicle, causing serious car crash injuries….

A central part of resolving any Florida car accident case is negotiation with insurers. You may not need to go to trial or even file a lawsuit. But you will almost certainly be negotiating with at least one insurer at some point. Some folks feel comfortable handling this themselves, but for reasons laid out…

Electric bicycles, aka “e-bikes,” have become incredibly popular here in the Sunshine State. If you’re unfamiliar, these are pedal-operated bicycles equipped with an electric bike motor to assist. U.S. sales of e-bikes topped $1.3 billion in 2022, and Floridians love them, as they’re allowed on most roads, bike paths, and trails where traditional bikes…