Legal News: No Bail During Appeal
A law goes into effect today that prevents courts from granting certain sexual offenders bail while waiting for an appeal. If the defendant was found guilty of a crime that requires them to register as a sexual offender or sexual predator and the victim was a minor, they are no longer eligible for bail during their appeal.
The bill came about when a 10-year-old little girl’s mother ran into her daughter’s abuser at Publix. He had just been found guilty of molesting her daughter and was released on bail while he appealed his conviction.
Legal Tip: What is a Motion to Enforce Settlement in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
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What is a Motion to Enforce Settlement in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
Legal News: #1 Defense Used By Insurance Companies In Slip/Trip And Fall Cases
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The Number One Defense Used By Insurance Companies In Slip and Fall And Trip And Fall Cases
Legal News: Deadline Looming for Boy Scout Abuse Victims
Since early 2019, thousands of victims have been coming forward about what they were forced to endure while a member of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The wave of allegations spiked in February 2020 when the BSA filed for bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy was imminent after past sexual abuse settlements strained the groups finances. Several states passed laws allowing victims to sue for damages despite the statute of limitations, but now the courts have set a deadline for November 16, 2020. After the November 16th deadline past victims will likely be unable to ever file charges against the BSA.
If you need assistance with your potential lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America or just want to ask us some questions about the class action lawsuit, please call us at 407-254-4901 or text us at 407-644-4444. We understand that this can be a difficult thing to discuss, but we will be by your side and there to help you in every step of the process.
Legal Tip: What is Workers Compensation Immunity in Florida?
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What is Workers Compensation Immunity in Florida?
How Much Compensation Should You Expect After A Florida Car Accident? Join us this Friday at 3:30PM (Eastern) for a Facebook Live session where we will discuss the different issues and elements that go into determining a reasonable settlement in a Florida car accident claim. There will be Q&A during and after the session.
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Legal Tip: Can I Pursue a Medical Malpractice Case if I Have No Long-Term Negative Effects?
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Can I Pursue a Medical Malpractice Case if I Have No Long-Term Negative Effects?
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How Much Compensation Should You Expect After A Florida Car Accident?
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How Much Compensation Should You Expect After A Florida Car Accident? Join us this Friday at 3:30PM (Eastern) for a Facebook Live session where we will discuss the different issues and elements that go into determining a reasonable settlement in a Florida car accident claim. There will be Q&A during and after the session.
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How Much Compensation Should You Expect After A Florida Car Accident? Join us this Friday at 3:30PM (Eastern) for a Facebook Live session where we will discuss the different issues and elements that go into determining a reasonable settlement in a Florida car accident claim. There will be Q&A during and after the session.
Legal Tip: What is a Motion to Compel in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
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What is a Motion to Compel in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
How Much Compensation Should You Expect After A Florida Car Accident? Join us this Friday at 3:30PM (Eastern) for a Facebook Live session where we will discuss the different issues and elements that go into determining a reasonable settlement in a Florida car accident claim. There will be Q&A during and after the session.
How Much Compensation Should You Expect After A Florida Car Accident?
Central Florida is one of the world's most dangerous places for pedestrians when it comes to automobile accidents.
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Did You Know That Pedestrians Hit By Cars Have Access To Automobile Medical Insurance Coverage?
Legal Tip: Negligent Drivers & the Damage They Cause
There are several different ways to be a negligent driver. Any one of these negligent acts can forever change your life and the life of your victim. Please drive responsibly.
If you are ever in a situation where you encounter a negligent driver and they wreak havoc on your life please remember we at Cullen & Hemphill are always here to assist you in getting the justice you deserve.
https://www.cullen-hemphill.com/library/central-florida-car-accident-attorneys.cfm?q=wrongful%20death
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Negligent Drivers Cause Victims to Suffer Life-Altering Injuries or Death in Central Florida Auto Crashes
WCI is the workers compensation scheme that states because employees don’t have to prove fault in order to get their medical expenses paid or receive 60% of their lost wages, they are not allowed to sue their employer for other damages.
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What is Workers Compensation Immunity in Florida?
Legal Tip: Could a Florida Doctor be Held Liable for an Automobile Accident Caused by an Elderly Patient
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Could a Florida Doctor Be Held Liable For An Automobile Accident Caused By An Elderly Patient
Product liability cases tend to end up being very expensive to pursue because they are typically expert intensive.
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How do Florida Product Liability or Defective Product Cases Work?
Legal Tip: Uninsured Motorist insurance coverage is Your Ultimate protection
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Uninsured Motorist insurance coverage is Your Ultimate protection
On November 20, 2020, we are offering complimentary 30-minute phone sessions with our attorneys where they will fully review your car insurance with you, explain what the different coverages mean, make recommendations, and answer questions. Sessions will be scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis. Follow this link to save your time slot!:
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Clients often ask us how insurance companies make decisions about a case.
We don’t work for the insurance companies so we don’t have any insider information or tips. There are, however, a few things that we do know.
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Ever Wonder How Insurance Companies Determine Claim Values in Florida?
Legal Tip: Is a Florida Personal Injury Case Over Once a Jury Renders a Verdict?
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Is a Florida Personal Injury Case Over Once a Jury Renders a Verdict?
How confident are you that your family is fully protected if - God forbid - one of you is involved in a car crash? Have all of your car insurance questions answered - at no cost - on Friday, November 20, 2020, in a 30-minute private phone session with one of our attorneys. Reserve your slot by clicking on this link: https://calendly.com/cullen-hemphill-plc/florida-car-insurance-review-session
It never hurts for a homeowner to be prepared in the event they may have to file a hurricane insurance claim.
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Three Tips to Improve Your Chances for a Successful Hurricane Insurance Claim in Florida
Legal News: Florida “Pill Mills” were ‘gas on the fire’ of Opioid Crisis
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Florida 'pill mills' were 'gas on the fire' of opioid crisis
The one thing everyone must be aware of is the medical payments coverage clause.
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Beware Ignoring Medical Payment Liens at the end of a Florida Personal Injury Case!
People sometimes have a misconception that they can’t file a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault driver if they weren’t wearing their seatbelt.
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Do I Have A Viable Personal Injury Case In Florida If I Wasn’t Wearing My Seat Belt?
Legal Tip: Why the Particular Language Used in a Personal Injury Release Really Matters?
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Why the Particular Language Used in a Personal Injury Release Really Matters?
There is a common misconception that when someone is injured by a slip and fall or a trip and fall on someone else’s property that the property owner has to pay the injured parties medical expenses.
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Why Photos Are So Critical To Proving Trip & Fall And Slip & Fall Cases
The injured party can also be held accountable for some of the blame for their injuries, and this is the #1 defense insurance companies use in these types of cases.
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The Number One Defense Used By Insurance Companies In Slip and Fall And Trip And Fall Cases
The standard statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit for a slip or trip and fall case is four years. Now if caused severe injuries and the victim died from their injuries then it would become a wrongful death lawsuit.
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What is the Statute of Limitations on Florida Trip and Fall and Slip and Fall Cases?
Legal Tip: Why Photos are so Critical to Proving Trip & Fall and Slip & Fall Cases
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Why Photos Are So Critical To Proving Trip & Fall And Slip & Fall Cases
People with a lot to lose get this coverage so they don’t have to worry about being sued for any personal assets because umbrella coverage will grant them a huge policy limit that will cover any damages or injuries they could possibly cause.
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What is Umbrella Automobile Insurance Coverage?
Legal Tip: What are Interrogatories in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
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What are Interrogatories in a Florida Personal Injury Case?
Medical negligence cases become even more difficult to win when the injured party doesn’t have any long term effects or injuries that are going to impact them for the rest of their life.
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Can I Pursue a Medical Malpractice Case if I Have No Long-Term Negative Effects?
Throughout the legal process of a personal injury lawsuit there will be a number of different motions filed within the court system.
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What is a Motion in a Florida Civil Case & How is it Used?
Legal Tip: Claim of Medical Emergency in Florida Crash, May not be Such an Emergency
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Claim Of Medical Emergency In Florida Crash, May Not Be Such An Emergency
Luckily, hospitals are now more willing to cooperate and negotiate with patients. Sure they could sue you for the remaining balance but that’ll just cost them more money.
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Are Hospital Bills After A Florida Accident Negotiable?
Legal News: Social media boundaries: Should teachers and students be 'friends'?
Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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Texting with teachers: How to set social media boundaries for kids
People often assume that all attorneys work the same and charge the same -- the hourly rate or the retainer fee. Personal injury attorneys, however, do not all work under those arrangements.
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How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Attorney for a Florida Personal Injury Case?
Join us for a complimentary 30-minute car insurance strategy session this Friday. To reserve your time slot, click the link below:
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Legal Tip: What You Need To Know About Event Insurance
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What You Need To Know About Event Insurance (Aside From What It is)
Legal Tip: The Biggest Obstacle to Success in a Florida Dog Bite Case
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The Biggest Obstacle To Success In A Florida Dog Bite Case
Legal Tip: When should I return to work after a Florida accident injury?
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When should I return to work after a Florida accident injury?
Legal Tip: Why Crashes With Government Vehicles Are Unfair To Consumers
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Why Crashes With Government Vehicles Are Unfair To Consumers
2020 has been a year to remember (probably for all of the wrong reasons), so Kim and Bob were hoping to spread a little Christmas cheer and express our appreciation for your support of the work that we do.
Legal Tip: How do I Pursue a Claim if I was Injured in Florida but Live Somewhere Else?
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How do I Pursue a Claim if I was Injured in Florida but Live Somewhere Else?
Legal Tip: You Might be Held Liable if Your Name is on the Car Title
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You Might be Held Liable if Your Name is on the Car Title
Legal Tip: Proving Fault in a Florida Wrongful Death Case
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Proving Fault in a Florida Wrongful Death Case
Legal Tip: Proving Fault in a Florida Wrongful Death Case
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Proving Fault in a Florida Wrongful Death Case
Legal Tip: Why Is The Opposing Side Requesting My Tax Returns In My Personal Injury Case?
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Why Is The Opposing Side Requesting My Tax Returns In My Personal Injury Case?
Legal Tip: What are the Key Differences Between a Settlement and a Trial?
When you file a Florida personal injury lawsuit you are counting on your attorney to get you the best possible outcome for your case. Sometimes that outcome ends with a settlement and sometimes the outcome ends with a trial – and there are pros and cons to both.
A settlement is an agreement to accept the financial compensation the defendant offered in exchange for ending your lawsuit. A settlement can occur at any point during litigation but before the jurors reach a verdict. Once an agreement is reached you will receive your payment and be required to sign a document saying you understand that you can no longer sue the defendant for matters related to this lawsuit. The primary con to a settlement is you typically get less compensation than you would have if you had gone to trial.
The jury may reward you more money than the defendant was offering. The risks with going to trial include the fact that you aren’t guaranteed to win anything, they are very stressful and expensive and can last for a very long time.
Your attorney should never be afraid to take your case to trial if that is what is best for you; however, a settlement if often a faster resolution and takes months to come to whereas a trial could take years. Determining whether you case should settle or go to trial will depend on the circumstances of your case, the decision you and your attorney come to, and how willing the defendant is to negotiate.
Legal News: Increase in Pet Buying Could Lead to More Dog Bite Injuries
The pandemic forced a lot of people to make changes in their lifestyles and their day-to-day habits. A common lifestyle change that many Floridians participated in was getting a new dog. There was a spike in the number of dogs that were fostered or adopted since the pandemic started. Many people take comfort in their pets during a trying time in their lives. However, with that comfort sometimes comes pain: A surge in Florida dog bite injuries.
With everyone being in quarantine, kids doing virtual school and parents working from home, people were spending more time with their dog and spent more time outside walking their dog - this increased the potential for dog bites. Additionally, many people who got new dogs during the pandemic had a difficult time getting them socialized or trained due to everything being closed down which could also lead to an increase in dog bite cases.
According to dogsbite.org, 4.5 million dog bites occur each year across the United States. Homeowners insurers paid out $797 million in liability claims related to dog bites and other dog-related injuries in 2019. That number is sure to grow with the 2020 statistics given the number of new dog owners.
If you or someone you know was bitten by a dog, please reach out to us to discuss a potential civil suit so you can be compensated for your injuries and medical treatment.
Legal Tip: Proving Fault in a Florida Wrongful Death Case
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Proving Fault in a Florida Wrongful Death Case
Legal Tip: Why Is The Opposing Side Requesting My Tax Returns In My Personal Injury Case?
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Why Is The Opposing Side Requesting My Tax Returns In My Personal Injury Case?
Legal Tip: Proving Fault in a Florida Wrongful Death Case
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Proving Fault in a Florida Wrongful Death Case
Legal Tip: Why Is The Opposing Side Requesting My Tax Returns In My Personal Injury Case?
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Why Is The Opposing Side Requesting My Tax Returns In My Personal Injury Case?
Legal Tip: Laws Involving Emergency Vehicles
Florida has the “Move Over Law” that requires drivers to move over to the other lane, when it is safe, whenever passing a stopped law enforcement officer, emergency vehicle, sanitation worker, utility service vehicle, and tow truck driver or wrecker. If the driver is unable to move over to the other lane then the driver is required to slow down to a speed that is 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Yielding at intersections is also required for emergency vehicles. If you are at an intersection and you have a green light but an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you then you should get in the right lane as close to the curb as possible and stay there until the emergency vehicle passes. If the emergency vehicle is not coming up behind you then you should just stay where you are until the emergency vehicle passes through the intersection.
Legal Tip: Why Is The Opposing Side Requesting My Tax Returns In My Personal Injury Case?
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Why Is The Opposing Side Requesting My Tax Returns In My Personal Injury Case?
Legal Tip: Laws Involving Emergency Vehicles
Florida has the “Move Over Law” that requires drivers to move over to the other lane, when it is safe, whenever passing a stopped law enforcement officer, emergency vehicle, sanitation worker, utility service vehicle, and tow truck driver or wrecker. If the driver is unable to move over to the other lane then the driver is required to slow down to a speed that is 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Yielding at intersections is also required for emergency vehicles. If you are at an intersection and you have a green light but an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you then you should get in the right lane as close to the curb as possible and stay there until the emergency vehicle passes. If the emergency vehicle is not coming up behind you then you should just stay where you are until the emergency vehicle passes through the intersection.
Legal Tip: Laws Involving Emergency Vehicles
Florida has the “Move Over Law” that requires drivers to move over to the other lane, when it is safe, whenever passing a stopped law enforcement officer, emergency vehicle, sanitation worker, utility service vehicle, and tow truck driver or wrecker. If the driver is unable to move over to the other lane then the driver is required to slow down to a speed that is 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Yielding at intersections is also required for emergency vehicles. If you are at an intersection and you have a green light but an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you then you should get in the right lane as close to the curb as possible and stay there until the emergency vehicle passes. If the emergency vehicle is not coming up behind you then you should just stay where you are until the emergency vehicle passes through the intersection.
Legal Tip: If I Have Collision Insurance On My Car, Does It Matter Who Is At Fault For The Accident?
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If I Have Collision Insurance On My Car, Does It Matter Who Is At Fault For The Accident?
Legal Tip: Laws Involving Emergency Vehicles
Florida has the “Move Over Law” that requires drivers to move over to the other lane, when it is safe, whenever passing a stopped law enforcement officer, emergency vehicle, sanitation worker, utility service vehicle, and tow truck driver or wrecker. If the driver is unable to move over to the other lane then the driver is required to slow down to a speed that is 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Yielding at intersections is also required for emergency vehicles. If you are at an intersection and you have a green light but an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you then you should get in the right lane as close to the curb as possible and stay there until the emergency vehicle passes. If the emergency vehicle is not coming up behind you then you should just stay where you are until the emergency vehicle passes through the intersection.
Legal Tip: What Should I do if I’m Involved in a Crash in My Work Vehicle?
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What Should I do if I’m Involved in a Crash in My Work Vehicle?
Legal Tip: If I Have Collision Insurance On My Car, Does It Matter Who Is At Fault For The Accident?
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If I Have Collision Insurance On My Car, Does It Matter Who Is At Fault For The Accident?
Legal Tip: Laws Involving Emergency Vehicles
Florida has the “Move Over Law” that requires drivers to move over to the other lane, when it is safe, whenever passing a stopped law enforcement officer, emergency vehicle, sanitation worker, utility service vehicle, and tow truck driver or wrecker. If the driver is unable to move over to the other lane then the driver is required to slow down to a speed that is 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Yielding at intersections is also required for emergency vehicles. If you are at an intersection and you have a green light but an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you then you should get in the right lane as close to the curb as possible and stay there until the emergency vehicle passes. If the emergency vehicle is not coming up behind you then you should just stay where you are until the emergency vehicle passes through the intersection.
Legal Tip: What Should I do if I’m Involved in a Crash in My Work Vehicle?
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What Should I do if I’m Involved in a Crash in My Work Vehicle?
Legal Tip: If I Have Collision Insurance On My Car, Does It Matter Who Is At Fault For The Accident?
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If I Have Collision Insurance On My Car, Does It Matter Who Is At Fault For The Accident?
Legal Tip: Laws Involving Emergency Vehicles
Florida has the “Move Over Law” that requires drivers to move over to the other lane, when it is safe, whenever passing a stopped law enforcement officer, emergency vehicle, sanitation worker, utility service vehicle, and tow truck driver or wrecker. If the driver is unable to move over to the other lane then the driver is required to slow down to a speed that is 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Yielding at intersections is also required for emergency vehicles. If you are at an intersection and you have a green light but an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you then you should get in the right lane as close to the curb as possible and stay there until the emergency vehicle passes. If the emergency vehicle is not coming up behind you then you should just stay where you are until the emergency vehicle passes through the intersection.
Legal Tip: What Should I do if I’m Involved in a Crash in My Work Vehicle?
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What Should I do if I’m Involved in a Crash in My Work Vehicle?
Legal Tip: If I Have Collision Insurance On My Car, Does It Matter Who Is At Fault For The Accident?
https://www.cullen-hemphill.com/blog/if-i-have-collision-insurance-on-my-car-does-it-matter-who-is-at-fault-for-the-accident-.cfm
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If I Have Collision Insurance On My Car, Does It Matter Who Is At Fault For The Accident?
Legal Tip: Laws Involving Emergency Vehicles
Florida has the “Move Over Law” that requires drivers to move over to the other lane, when it is safe, whenever passing a stopped law enforcement officer, emergency vehicle, sanitation worker, utility service vehicle, and tow truck driver or wrecker. If the driver is unable to move over to the other lane then the driver is required to slow down to a speed that is 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Yielding at intersections is also required for emergency vehicles. If you are at an intersection and you have a green light but an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you then you should get in the right lane as close to the curb as possible and stay there until the emergency vehicle passes. If the emergency vehicle is not coming up behind you then you should just stay where you are until the emergency vehicle passes through the intersection.
