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Tourism & Injuries in Orlando
Injured While Visiting Orlando? We Can Help You From Anywhere. Orlando is one of the most visited places in the country. Unfortunately, that also means accidents happen every day to people who don’t live here. If you were injured while visiting Orlando, Clermont, or anywhere in Central Florida, you may already be dealing with a […]
When a Child Is Injured
When a Child Is Injured as a Passenger: What Florida Parents Need to Know Few situations are more unsettling for a parent than getting a call that your child has been injured — especially when the accident happened while they were riding in a friend’s car. You weren’t there, you trusted the adults involved, and […]
Florida Minimum Mandatory Drug Sentences
Jerry Jenkins, Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney If you are arrested for drug trafficking, mandatory minimum sentencing laws remove discretion from judges. They cannot take into account factors like your record of community service, the impact of the punishment on your family, or how an untreated substance abuse problem might have driven you to violate the […]
Who’s at Fault in a Multi-Car Accident in Orlando or Clermont?
Multi-car accidents — also called chain-reaction crashes — are common at busy intersections and on I-4. Determining fault in these accidents is complicated because multiple drivers may share responsibility. Florida law requires fault to be determined before injured victims can pursue compensation beyond their PIP benefits. How Multi-Car Accidents Typically Happen Common scenarios include: The […]
Early Settlement Offers After a Car Accident in Orlando or Clermont — Should You Take It?
After a car accident, it doesn’t take long before the insurance company reaches out — sometimes even within hours. They’ll call, act concerned, and offer a quick settlement, promising to “take care of everything.”What they won’t tell you is this: Early settlement offers are designed to save the insurance company money — not to protect […]
Medical Bills After a Crash: When PIP Isn’t Enough
Medical Bills After a Crash: Why PIP Runs Out Faster Than You Think After a car crash in Florida, many people assume their insurance will take care of the immediate medical bills. After all, Florida requires drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, and it’s often described as “no-fault” insurance designed to pay for […]
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Florida?
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, slip and fall, or another type of accident in Florida, you may be wondering how much time you have to take legal action. At The Law Office of Jerry Jenkins, P.A., we help injury victims in Orlando, Clermont, and throughout Central Florida understand their rights—and one of […]
Steps to Take After a Hit-and-Run Accident in Clermont, FL
What Should I Do If I’ve Been Injured in a Hit-and-Run Accident? Assuming your injuries do not incapacitate you, you should call the police right away to file a police report. It’s against the law in Florida to leave the scene of an accident that results in property damage, bodily injury, or death. So if […]
What Should You Do if the Other Driver Has No Insurance in Clermont, Florida?
Do You Have the Car Insurance You Need? You may need more car insurance in Florida than you think. What is your recourse if a motorist with no car insurance injures you? In Central Florida, the first step is to discuss your rights and options with a Clermont traffic accident attorney. Driving without automobile insurance […]