Category Archives: Car Accident
Answers to the Most Common Car Accident Questions
Many of those who are injured in collisions have never been involved in a car accident before and may have questions about their legal rights and options. Although we’ve included some of the most common questions that we hear from car accident victims, we realize that these are by no means the only questions… Read More »
Gathering Evidence of a Car Crash
When attempting to recover compensation after a car accident, strong evidence can make or break the case. Unfortunately, collecting evidence is often the last thing on a person’s mind after being involved in a serious accident. This is where an experienced car accident attorney can make all the difference, so if you or a… Read More »
The Presumption of Liability in Florida Rear-End Car Accidents
Determining liability in many car accident cases can be difficult, especially when multiple vehicles are involved or the injuries were particularly severe. In certain types of collisions, however, the negligence of a certain driver is actually automatically presumed by courts and insurers. When it comes to rear-end car accidents, for instance, the rear driver… Read More »
How Long do I Have to File a Lawsuit After My Florida Car Accident?
A life changing car accident can happen in a matter of just a few seconds. The time following a collision can go just as quickly, with injured parties juggling a number of responsibilities, including calling the police, exchanging insurance information, and seeking medical attention. For many individuals, taking these steps, along with negotiating with… Read More »
Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Being Involved in a Car Crash
Getting hurt in a car accident is an overwhelming experience. Unfortunately, this is quite common in car accident scenarios. In fact, the Department of Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates that in the 257,183 car crashes that have occurred in Florida this year, around 159, 819 people were injured. Motorists who find… Read More »
What Kinds of Damages Can You Recover after a Car Accident?
With some of the busiest roads in the country, Florida has become one of the most dangerous places to drive in the U.S., so it is important for residents to be prepared for the possibility of an accident. Car crashes can be devastating life events, costing injured parties thousands of dollars in medical bills… Read More »
The Importance of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Florida requires all of its drivers to carry a minimum amount of personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) auto insurance. However, drivers are not similarly required to buy coverage to pay for losses sustained in an accident with an uninsured/underinsured motorist. While not technically required, obtaining uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is encouraged,… Read More »
Why Full Coverage Doesn’t Really Mean Full Coverage
When motorists hear the term full coverage, they often imagine that they will be totally covered in the event of a serious collision. The reality, unfortunately, is that “full coverage” doesn’t always mean that a driver will be fully compensated in the event of an accident. Instead, the term full coverage is used to… Read More »
Do I Have a Delayed Crash Injury?
It is often immediately obvious to car accident victims that they have sustained a serious injury. Severe lacerations, for example, are hard to miss, as are compound fractures and contusions. Some injuries, however, such as concussions and whiplash, don’t always show any symptoms at the time of the collision and so could go undiagnosed… Read More »
Florida’s New Texting While Driving Ban
In an effort to address the increasing number of distracted driving-related car accidents occurring on Florida roads, state legislators recently passed a new law, known as the Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law. Aside from facing potential fines and the accumulation of points on one’s driver’s license, those who are found to have… Read More »