Posts made in July 2018

Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. Unfortunately, some of these crashes result in an injury to one or both parties or fatality. However, there are things that you can do in the event of an accident to keep yourself safe physically, legally, and financially. Here are some steps you need to take directly after being involved in an automobile accident:

*Please note – If you or any other party involved in the accident is injured in any way, your first step should always be to call emergency responders and law enforcement by dialing 911.

• First, stay at the scene of the crash. It is vital that you not leave the area in which the accident happen, regardless of what the crash entailed. Pull your vehicle to the side of the road if possible and immediately call 911.
• Next, check on the condition of the passengers in your car. If everyone is not injured and seems to be okay after the accident, step out of the vehicle to check on the other cars and passengers involved.
• Once you have made sure that all parties involved in the accident are not injured and have stayed on the scene, gather your insurance, car, and personal information for the other driver in the crash. Exchange necessary details regarding your insurance policy, driver’s license number, and phone number in which they can reach you. Do not give any unnecessary information to the other driver, such as your social security number or any banking information,

If you are in need of a reliable auto accident attorney in Orlando, FL, turn to the Law Offices of Jonathan Torres, LLC today. Give us a call at (407) 953-5818 to schedule your consultation with our legal team.

In our previous blog post, we discussed how you can talk to your children about you and your spouse’s divorce. While this is a life-changing event for all family members involved, it is important to keep your kids at the forefront of any choices you make. Since they are some of the most affected people in your divorce, delivering the news to them should be done in a delicate but factual manner. Here are some other things to keep in mind when talking to your children about your divorce:

Give their teachers a heads up about the conversation– If the children are in school the day of or after you plan on telling them, address their teachers about the subject as well. Making the teachers aware of the talk that you had with them regarding your divorce can help them understand if your child is acting distant, distraught, or is not behaving normally.

Reiterate the fact that the divorce is not a direct result of anything they did – While it may not seem like an adults’ first thought after someone tells them about a divorce, it is common for the children in the marriage to think they had something to do with the divorce. Whether they think they could have behaved better to save their parents from fighting or think they are the reason for the split, it is essential to remind them that it is not a direct result of their actions.

If you are looking for a dependable divorce lawyer in Orlando, FL, that will help to navigate this difficult time alongside you, call the Law Offices of Jonathan Torres, LLC for help today at (407) 953-5818.