Pedestrian Accident Understanding Pedestrian Accidents Involving Cars in Florida: Causes, Laws, and Prevention Florida is known for its warm weather, beautiful coastlines, and busy urban centers. But beyond the sunshine and tourism lies a sobering reality: Florida consistently ranks among the top states in the nation for pedestrian accidents. With high population density in cities…
Understanding Personal Injury Law in Jacksonville, Florida: What You Need to Know If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Jacksonville, Florida, you’re not alone—and you have rights. Personal injury law is designed to protect victims and provide a legal path to financial compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial toll accidents can…
Is My Spouse Entitled to My Personal Injury Settlement in Florida? Once a settlement is reached in a personal injury case, many questions can arise. One being: “Is my spouse entitled to my personal injury settlement in Florida?” While sharing finances with a spouse is common, the situation becomes more complex when the distinction…
NEW LOCATION NOW OPEN We are excited to announce that Barnes Cohen & Sullivan has opened a new location at 2215 3rd Street S. #101 Jacksonville Beach, Fl 32250. The office is fully staffed and is ready to take your case. Barnes Cohen & Sullivan is celebrating its 45th year of service to the citizens of…
OCTOBER IS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MONTH With fall temperatures approaching, many more pedestrians will be out to enjoy their walks in the cooler weather. During the month of October, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) celebrate and promote National Pedestrian Safety Month. The NHTSA’s definition of…
Barnes Cohen & Sullivan cares about our community. That’s why we are beginning a series of consumer tips of the month. Our goal is to help our community find the best vendors and be aware of scams. This month’s consumer tips are from Glenn Cohen. Beware of Scam Calls: Anyone can be a victim…
How to Talk to Insurance Adjusters After an Accident Handling an accident claim can be tricky, especially when navigating conversations with insurance adjusters. They do have a job to do, and while many are professional and fair, it’s important to be aware of how to protect your interests. Here are some questions that insurance adjusters…
National Teen Driver Safety Week The Law Offices of Barnes and Cohen would like to remind parents or guardians of teen drivers that October 15th-21st is National Teen Driver Safety Week. According to the National Safety Council, “car crashes are the leading cause of unintentional deaths for U.S. teenagers”. Teens are involved in more accidents…
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Jacksonville A Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Jacksonville Florida claims the life of a young man. The motorcyclist was heading west on Town Center Parkway when a Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck heading south on St Johns Bluff Rd. The Toyota pick-up truck made a right-hand turn onto Town Center Parkway crashing into…
Bicycle Accident Injures Teen Fernandina Beach Florida- Bicycle Accident Injures a Teen. Mason Wright admitted to police that he fell asleep while he was driving. According to the Florida Highway Patrol Mason Wright was driving without a license when he fell asleep. His vehicle drifted into traffic when he dozed off Wright woke up when…
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