With cycling an increasingly common pastime, whether it be for pleasure, exercise, or just getting around, Florida’s sunny climate provides ideal conditions for it nearly all year. This, of course, is great, however, lots of cycling unfortunately also means lots of...

Car accidents occur frequently in Florida. In fact, in 2021 there were over 100,000 hit-and-run accidents alone. What is more, a recent study showed that approximately 26.7% of Florida drivers do not carry insurance. Additionally, under Florida law drivers are...

At Barthelette Law, we proudly represent bicycle accident victims. In this post, we will look at Palm Beach County’s 2021 bicycle accident statistics! The statistics cover the dates from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 and are taken from the Florida Department of...

After a car accident that was not your fault, you might expect the negligent driver's insurance company to immediately pay your medical bills. This seems logical and fair. Why should you be responsible for medical bills that are not your fault? But is this the law in...

As you are reading this blog post, many months - or even years - may have passed since your car accident. On top of this, because time has passed since your car accident you may no longer have all of your records from the car accident. You may be asking yourself: is...

If you were involved in a car accident, you may be tempted to represent yourself. You know lawyers can be expensive and so you may recover more money if you represent yourself. Plus, if all you have to do is ask for money - why does a lawyer need to be involved? These...

For most people, the thought of a lawsuit can be scary. This is especially true for those who have no experience with the legal system. If you were involved in a car accident and must file a lawsuit, you likely have many questions about the personal injury process....

In many car accident cases, the parties dispute liability. How do you dispute car accident fault? How do you show the other driver caused the car accident? Watch the following video for a discussion this topic! The full video transcript is below.  ...

If you have never been in a car accident, you might expect to receive a car accident settlement right away. But what if 6 months has passed since your car accident? What if a year has passed since your car accident? You may be asking: why is my car accident settlement...

You were injured in a car accident. Immediately after the car accident, you decided not to pursue a car accident claim. Perhaps you were embarrassed to have an injury claim. Now, many months or even years after the car accident, you've changed mind and want to pursue...