Category Archives: Car Accident
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 »