Monthly Archives: December 2012

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If I am in an automobile accident, what should I do? Florida law requires that you remain at the scene of an accident until the police arrives to help in the preparation of an accident report. Report the accident to your insurance company as soon as you get home from the

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long do I have if I have been injured at work to report it to my employer? You should report your work accident or injury to your employer right away. Failure to report your injury within 30 days may be used as a defense against your claim. Additional information about

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When should I apply for Social Security Disability benefits? If you think you may be entitled to disability benefits, you should apply as soon as possible. In some instances, Social Security will pay benefits up to 12 months before your application. If you wait until next month to apply, you could

I take pride in acknowledging support staff that have been assisting me for more than 10 years. Each are a valued team member! Terri Coley, Paralegal (22 yrs.) Mark Tipton, Attorney (18 yrs.) Barbara Richard, Attorney (17 yrs.) Candy Homan, Paralegal (16 yrs.) Leasa Byard, Legal Assistant (15 yrs.) Lori Zirkle, Paralegal (15

Along with our other areas of expertise, The Law Office of Daniel L. Hightower has a strong knowledge and proficiency in Personal Injury law cases. Since 1976 Daniel L. Hightower has been standing up for the rights of people against those that caused them injury. Many times the at-fault party is represented by

In a split second, an car, truck or motorcycle accident can change the lives of you and your loved ones forever. A traffic crash occurs somewhere in Florida every two seconds. Most crashes are caused by the negligence or carelessness of a driver. If you are injured in a collision, you may have a

Daniel L. Hightower is an experienced trial lawyer who has been fighting for accident victim justice since 1976. Our mission is to represent deserving clients and recover the maximum benefits they are entitled to by law in a timely manner. Our practice focuses on the following areas: Wrongful Death Catastrophic Injuries Traumatic Brain