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Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents:

• Car Insurance Secrets Injured Osceola County Deputy Will Need To Know   
  A serious car accident in Kissimmee involving an Osceola Deputy raises several car insurance issues that the deputy will need to navigate to protect himself.
• Car Accidents Involving Wrongful Death Often Present Special Proof Problem   
  Car accidents involving wrongful death are often very difficult to prove. Due to death, there is often only one story told. Physical evidence is often key.
• GPS Can Answer Important Questions After A Bicycle Accident   
  GPS devices used by bicyclists can now be used to reconstruct the location and movements of a bicycle shortly before a bicycle accident. Call 407-254-4901.
• Deputy Loses Life After Driver Allegedly Loses Consciousness   
  A Polk County deputy sheriff was killed when an out of control Cadillac Escalade crashed into the deputy's patrol car causing the car to smash the deputy. The driver of the Escalade has claimed that he blacked out, but an investigation is pending. Orlando automobile accident attorney Kim Cullen has helped families of wrongful death victims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Statute Places Limits On What Insurance Companies Can Do To Raise Auto Insurance Rates   
  Florida insurance companies cannot raise your automobile rates unless they have a good reason. Florida Statute 626.9541 details what insurance companies can do after a Florida car accident, and what they can't. Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Cullen handles car accident cases and disputes about car insurance. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Uninsured Motorist insurance coverage -- Your ultimate protection from irresponsible drivers   
  Uninsured motorist coverage is automobile insurance coverage available to vehicle owners in Florida and covers damages suffered when the at-fault driver has no insurance coverage. Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen has experience finding Uninsured Motorist coverage and handling Uninsured Motorist claims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Learn how to avoid a mistake in settling your Florida automobile accident case that could cost you thousands of dollars.   
  Florida car accident victims can avoid a costly insurance mistake by making sure they don't settle their injury claims without consulting their own insurance company first. Not getting permission to settle a Florida automobile injury claim can destroy uninsured motorist coverage. Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen works with automobile insurance issues every day. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Condition Critical - Permanency Of Injury Is Key Issue In Most Florida Car Crash Cases   
  Orlando car accident victims must prove a permanent injury in order to collect damages for pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, and loss of the ability to enjoy life. This issue often hinges of the persuasiveness of medical testimony by doctors. Orlando personal injury lawyer Kim Michael Cullen has experience handling car accident cases with permanent injury issues. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Whiplash: A Misunderstood Phenomenon   
  Whiplash describes the motion that the human neck can make during a car accident. Whiplash from an automobile crash can cause serious injuries to the neck including herniated discs that may require surgery. Attorney Kim Cullen represents people who have experienced whiplash. Call Kim with your questions at 407-254-4901
• Depression, Irritability, Personality Change After A Car Accident? You May Have A Brain Injury.   
  Brain injuries from car crashes are a very serious matter! Delays in diagnosis or treatment can be traumatic. We handle cases across Florida involving brain injury and help clients cope with their injuries and the challenges they present.
• Florida Traffic Accident Data   
  This article presents statistics about traffic accidents in Florida. At the Law Offices of Kim Michael Cullen, we strive to provide the very best in personalized legal services. We handle all types of Florida motor vehicle accident cases, including car accidents, rental-car wrecks, RV accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian accidents, commercial truck accidents, and hit-and-run accidents. Call the Orlando Law Offices of Kim Michael Cullen, P.A. at 407-254-4901 to discuss your case.

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Slip and Falls and Negligent Security:

• Lying About Medical History Always Ruins Your Florida Car Accident Case   
  When clients decide to hide information or lie about their medical history following a Florida car accident, they almost always hurt themselves, and their cases
• Homeowners Insurance Provides Important Liability Coverage For Wide Variety Of Accidents   
  Homeowners off-premises liabliity insurance policies provide surprisingly broad coverage for acts of negligence or carelessness. Call 407-254-4901.
• How Safe Was Apartment Complex Where Orlando Killing Occurred?   
  Businesses owe a duty of reasonable care to make residents and visitors safe. Call Orlando atty Kim Cullen at 407-254-4901 with negligent security questions.
• Beware of Vicious Dogs   
  A vicious dog attack or dog bite can be extremely traumatic for a child or an adult. Attorney Kim Michael Cullen has represented clients from all over Florida in cases involving injury and scars from dog bites and dog attacks. Kim and his experienced staff will give your case the attention it deserves. Call the Law Offices of Kim Michael Cullen at 877-244-6420 to have your questions answered.
• Injured on vacation?   
  A highly anticipated vacation can go from fun to frightening in just moments when an injury caused by negligence cuts a vacation short. Attorney Kim Michael Cullen has represented clients from all over the world who have been injured in the Orlando area. Kim strivesse to provide the very best in personal legal services and to give every case the care and attention it deserves. If you or a loved one was injured while on a Florida vacation, contact Kim at 407-254-4901.

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Insurance Disputes:

• Consumer Federation of America - Consumer Alert - Auto Insurers Making Computerized Lowball Offers [PDF]   
  Consumer Federation of America issued a Consumer Alert warning automobile accident victims that many large insurance companies are using computerized systems to generate savings to the companies by not making reasonable offers based upon the evidence. Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen takes on insurance companies for consumers. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Say It Ain't So: Some of Nation's Largest Auto Insurance Companies Accused of Systematically Making "Lowball" Offers   
  Automobile insurance companies tune their computers to make lowball offers in order to save money, so says the Consumer Federation of America. In an effort to save money, several large insurance companies fail to evaluate claims fairly. Orlando accident attorney Kim Michael Cullen represents consumers in insurance disputes and injury cases. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Allstate Insurance Pays $10M Regulatory Fine For Claims Handling Practices   
  Allstate Insurance Company just paid $10 million to resolve an investigation by 45 states into its claims handling practices. Insurance companies in Florida owe claimants and their insureds a duty not to analyze claims in bad faith. Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Cullen handles claims against Allstate Insurance and other insurance companies. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• The Incredible Disappearing Disability Insurance Coverage   
  Many Florida consumers think they are protected if they become disabled and cannot work. They don't realize that many disability insurance companies are dead set on denying benefits or finding other ways not to pay. Orlando insurance dispute lawyer Kim Cullen has handled many successful claims against insurance companies for benefits. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Florida Farm Bureau Casualty Ins. Co. v. Mathis, (Fla. 1st DCA 2010) [PDF]   
  Florida First District Court of Appeals decision regarding an insurance dispute between Mathis and Florida Farm Bureau Casualty, his homeowners insurance carrier. Insurance company sought to deny portion of claim on basis that part of total loss of home from hurricane was due to flood damage, not wind damage. Court decided in favor of homeowner. Orlando insurance dispute lawyer Kim Cullen handles cases against insurance companies that don't want to pay valid claims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Court Forces Homeowners Insurance Carrier To Pay For Total Loss To Home Caused By Hurricane Wind Damage   
  A Florida appeals court decided in an insurance dispute case that a homeowner could recover from his homeowners insurance carrier for the total loss of his home that was attributed to wind damage from a hurricane. This despite the fact that he also recovered money from his flood insurance carrier. Orlando insurance dispute lawyer Kim Cullen handles insurance disputes when insurance companies don't want to pay legitimate claims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• What does it mean if an insurance company is acting in bad faith?   
  You purchase insurance based on the expectation that if disaster strikes your family, the insurance company will act in good faith and do its best to honor your claims for compensation. However, all too often insurance companies act in bad faith. Read this article to learn more about what bad faith means. If your insurance company is acting in bad faith, call the Law Offices of Kim Michael Cullen, P.A. today at 407-254-4901.

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Child Injuries, Neglect and Sexual Abuse:

• Will Institutions Learn From Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal?   
  The Penn State sexual abuse scandal has rocked a major University. There are lessons to be learned by any institution where children and adults will be paired.
• Exposure of Body Parts By Apopka Church Worker May Lead To Exposure To Liability For Church   
  An Apopka youth minister trainee apparently sent sexually explicit texts and photos to a 15-year old member of the Apopka Calvary Nazarene Church congregation.
• Cursory background checks create presumption that businesses are not liable for negligent hiring   
  Florida law protects firms from negligent hiring claims, as long as they do basic background checks. Call Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen at 407-254-4901.
• Florida House Subcommittee Trying To Protect Negligent Private Companies On Backs Of Abused Kids   
  Child victims of abuse in foster care may lose right to seek full compensation under House Member's proposal. Call Atty Kim Cullen 407-254-4901 with questions.
• Homeowners Insurance Can Cover Child Sex Abuse Claims   
  Some child sex abuse claims can be covered by homeowners insurance. Cases involving child sex abuse often have tragic consequences. Homeowners insurance can be used by families to recover money to be used for needed medical and psychological treatment. Attorney Kim Cullen will answer any questions that you might have about child sex abuse cases. Call Kim at 407-254-4901
• Day Care Abuse – recognize the signs   
  No matter how much care and research you put into selecting a childcare facility, there is always a risk of child abuse. In 2007, there were 143 incidents of child abuse in Florida day care centers. Learn the signs that can tell you if your child is being abused. If you suspect or have evidence that your child is being abused while in child care, call the Law Offices of Kim Michael Cullen, P.A. at 407-254-4901 to discuss your case.

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Newsletters:

• December 2011 - Volume 16 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Winter Park personal injury lawyer presents the December 2011 edition of his firm's educational and entertaining newsletter for consumers.
• July 2011 - Volume 14 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen presents the July 2011 edition of this firm's entertaining and educational newsletter.
• June 2011 - Volume 13 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Winter Park accident attorney Kim Cullen presents the June 2011 edition of his firm newsletter featuring valuable tips to help Central Florida consumers.
• April 2011 - Volume 12 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen presents his firm's latest newsletter, featuring information about the firm's move to Winter Park. Call us at 407-254-4901
• February 2011 - Volume 11 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Orlando accident attorney Kim Michael Cullen presents the latest addition of his firms' monthly newsletter. This month's edition includes stories about how handy a smartphone can be at an accident scene, common sense dieting tips, new ways to get the closest parking spaces, and more. For questions about Florida personal injury cases, call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• January 2011 - Volume 10 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Orlando accident attorney Kim Michael Cullen brings you the latest edition of his firms newsletter. This month's edition includes pieces about: handling stress by guest expert and mental health counselor Jennifer Sigman, avoiding check fraud, dangerous lemons, and the proliferation of S.U.V. sales.
• December 2010 - Volume 9 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Read the December 2010 edition of Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Cullen's "Life, Liberty, and the Law." This month's edition has stories about generosity during the holiday season, getting kids off the couch and outside exercising, drinking water to lose weight, and other helpful consumer stories
• October 2010 - Volume 8 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Orlando personal injury lawyer Kim Cullen provides another issue of his useful monthly newsletter. This edition includes stories about Allstate being fined for claims handling practices, healthy and fast energy foods, weight discrimination in the workplace, and a new light weight, high mileage car called the Edison 2. Call Kim at 407-254-4901, or visit http://www.cullen-law.com.
• September 2010 - Volume 7 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Michael Cullen presents the September 2010 issue of his firm's monthly newsletter. This issue includes stories about the emergence of video chat in the professional service industry, the importance of attitude to healing injuries, tips for getting regular exercise, and tips for staying in touch after a hurricane or other disaster. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• August 2010 - Volume 6 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law [PDF]   
  Orlando accident attorney Kim Michael Cullen brings you the August edition of his firm's monthly newsletter. This month Kim presents stories about the importance of Uninsured Motorist insurance coverage to Florida car crash injury victims, foods to avoid to get better sleep, news about new birth defect claims related to Paxil, and more. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• July 2010 - Volume 5 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Orlando injury attorney Kim Michael Cullen presents the July 2010 edition of his firm's monthly newsletter. This edition includes stories about the benefits of taking a daily multi-vitamin, a new program to help homeowners pay for costly flood insurance, software to help recover stolen mobile computer devices, and more. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• June 2010 - Volume 4 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Orlando personal injury lawyer Kim Cullen presents the June 2010 edition of "Life, Liberty, and the Law". The edition of the monthly newsletter of the Law Offices of Kim Michael Cullen, a Florida personal injury law firm, contains articles about the Gulf of Mexico oil rig accident, protections for Florida car insurance policyholders, summer energy savings tips, and more.
• May 2010 - Volume 3 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Orlando personal injury lawyer Kim Cullen presents the May 2010 edition of the firm newsletter. This edition contains stories about the new technology being installed to control traffic lights in downtown Orlando, credit card skimming in Central Florida, how happiness can lead to longevity, and the new Yike Bike. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• March 2010 - Volume 2 - "Life, Liberty, and the Law" [PDF]   
  Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Cullen presents the March 2010 edition of Life, Liberty, and the Law. Life, Liberty, and the Law is a monthly newsletter published by the Law Offices of Kim Michael Cullen that provides fun and helpful information to consumers and accident victims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901 with any questions.
• February 2010 - Volume 1 - "Life, Liberty, and The Law" [PDF]   
  February 2010 - This is the first volume of the firm's informative and fun newsletter, "Life, Liberty, and The Law". This issue includes articles about the Toyota recall, a new fitness gadget, the new electric car from Nissan, and new rules limiting the way the insurance company doctors can examine people who have been injured in accidents.

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General:

• Frivolous Lawsuit Alert: Michigan Woman Sues Makers of 'Drive' Film   
  A Michigan woman who sued the makers of 'Drive' has reminded us that frivolous lawsuits hurt everyone. Nobody hates frivolous suits more than injury lawyers.
• Homeowners Insurance Provides Liablity Coverage For A Wide Variety Of Accidents   
  Homeowners insurance coverage is versatile and provides liability protection in a wide variety of accident or negligence situations. Call us at 407-254-4901.
• Insurance Companies Don't Always Put Their Customers' Interests First   
  The Plancher family is finding out that UCF's insurance company may not be putting the school's interests first in deciding to appeal the $10M verdict.
• Secrets Revealed: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain of a Florida Pill Mill   
  A Jacksonville federal court plea deal in a pill mill case reveals the profit motive and profit potential that drives doctors and others to run these clinics.
• What Is Negligence (And Why Should I Care)?   
  Orlando accident attorney Kim Michael Cullen discusses one of the most basic issues that arise in personal injury cases. Without establishing proof of negligence, a finder of fact will generally never have a chance to address the issue of damages, or award money in a personal injury case. Call Kim with your questions at 407-254-4901.
• Think Personal Injury Lawsuits Are Causing A Crisis In Florida? The Facts Prove Otherwise... [PDF]   
  Big corporations want to strip the rights of consumers to have access to the civil justice system. They often rely upon lies and distortions. Actual records from the Florida court system show that the tort system is not responsible for any crisis. Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen prefers that Legislators make laws on the basis of facts, not lies and scare tactics advanced by huge corporations. If you have any questions call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Brought Into Focus In National Debate   
  The topic of traumatic brain injury has been brought to the forefront since the senseless shooting of Representative Gabrielle Giffords. Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by car crashes and other accidents. Brain injuries can leave people with multiple problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, confusion, loss of executive function, and more. Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen helps victims of traumatic brain injury. Call Kim at 407-254-4901 with your questions.
• Research Doctor Says: Most Doctors Have An Irrational Fear Of Being Sued For Malpractice   
  A new study suggests that physicians' fears of being sued are irrational. Doctors' justifications for practicing defensive appear to be misplaced. Orlando injury attorney Kim Cullen believes that Florida should have laws allowing people injured by medical malpractice to recover their full losses, without limitation. Call Kim at 407-254-4901, if you have questions.
• Prescription Drug Overdoses Are Never Far Behind Pill Mills -- Here's What You Need To Know   
  Orlando pain clinics are being shut down and banned. Pill mills are responsible for drugs found on the streets, as well as prescription drug overdoses of patients. Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Cullen helps families of loved ones killed by prescription drug overdoses. Call Kim at 407-254-4901 with your questions.
• Is Your Lawsuit Frivolous? Here's How To Find Out...   
  Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Michael Cullen writes about frivolous lawsuits and how a consumer can know if he or she has one. Kim Cullen helps accident victims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• Defendants Can't Videotape Plaintiff's Medical Examinations In Lawsuits   
  Defendants in personal injury lawsuits cannot videotape injury victims' medical examinations according to the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal in Prince v. Mallari. Injury victims have privacy rights that must be considered. Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Michael Cullen has litigated many issues regarding defense medical examinations. Call Kim with your questions at 407-254-4901.
• Prince v. Mallari, (Fla. 5th DCA 2010) [PDF]   
  The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal held in Prince v. Mallari that defendants in personal injury lawsuits cannot videotape medical examinations that were requested by the defendant pursuant to Rule 1.360, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Cullen handles litigation cases where lawsuits are needed to protect his clients rights. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
• The Critical Importance of Medical Records in Personal Injury Cases.   
  Medical records are critical in a Florida personal injury case. Medical records present the foundation of any evaluation of an accident claim. It is important that medical records and bills be complete and accurate so that the insurance company can decide how much money to pay. Call Attorney Kim Cullen at 407-254-4901 to get more information.
• What is Wrongful Death?   
  In Florida, wrongful death is any death caused by the negligence, carelessness, recklessness or intentional misconduct of another person or a company. If you have lost a family member due to the negligence of another, there is no real compensation. But, you may be entitled to monetary damages for your losses. Call the Law Offices of Kim Michael Cullen, P.A. at 407-254-4901 to discuss your case.

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