Goblins and ghouls aside, car accidents are the real villains on Halloween night in Florida.  Sure you want to trick or treat around Central Florida but you might be a little wary. You never know what to expect on All Hallow’s Eve, but you can be sure it’s one of the most dangerous nights of […]

Nominate your favorite Florida school teacher today! And don’t forget to join us all month as we celebrate these Classroom Heroes! C. Todd Smith Law is asking Florida residents to submit the name of a current Florida school teacher to be honored for his or her outstanding service. Each week we will recognize one of […]

Nearly everyone is active on social media nowadays. Although social media offers a fun and effective means of communication, it can have negative consequences for your personal injury case. The most common questions I hear from my clients regarding social media revolve around two questions: (1) Are my posts private? and (2) Can I continue […]

Are you sure you have full coverage on your Florida auto insurance policy? Take a second look. What you think is full coverage may not be the case. It is essential that you have the right insurance when involved in a car accident in order to protect yourself and your family. What auto insurance is […]

Do I have to pay taxes on my personal injury settlement?  When tax season rolls around, we often have clients asking us this question. If you received a personal injury settlement, you might wonder if you have to pay taxes on it. The answer to this question is not always straightforward, but generally, the answer […]

Here’s why you should hire a motorcycle accident attorney. Motorcycle and automobile accidents are very different from one another, however, Attorney C. Todd Smith is experienced in handling both. Motorcycles are built and operate much differently than automobiles and because of this may result in more catastrophic injuries.   At C. Todd Smith Law we […]

In only three short weeks, the Florida legislature has passed a new law, HB 837, which is a major overhaul of our civil justice system related to negligence and insurance cases. The bill was signed into law on March 24, 2023. Proponents of the new law claim it will bring a better balance and transparency […]

Thinking of Accepting the Initial Settlement Offer from the Insurance Company?  After a car accident, the at-fault party’s insurance company may be quick to offer a settlement to seemingly compensate you for the cost of your injuries. Some insurance companies may seem to suggest it is a “now or never” settlement offer. You do not […]

Need help with your personal or professional goal setting? Here are a couple of tips to get you started. The most important aspect of goal setting is to define what you want and always, always have a plan. As they say, “Any road can take you there if you don’t know where you’re going”. TIP […]

Florida Hospital Liens Can be Complicated, we’ve simplified them for you. Hospital Liens: What You Need to Know  If you received notice of a hospital lien after a car accident, you may be wondering what that means. Generally, a lien is a legal claim on property or money, which is filed by a creditor to […]

As we begin a new year, it’s a good time to review your Florida auto insurance policies. We often hear from clients and friends that they don’t really understand or even know what coverages they have. You may even renew your policy every six months without looking at your policy documents. That could be a […]