Category Archives: Car Accident
Hit And Run Accidents Up By More Than 17 Percent In 2021
Hit and run accidents occur in Florida a lot more than most people realize. In fact, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates that these kinds of accidents are on the rise, with the total number of hit and run crashes occurring in Florida increasing by more than 17 percent… Read More »
Preserving Evidence After A Car Accident
After a car accident, the parties involved will likely file insurance claims with their own providers in an effort to recover compensation for accident-related losses. If, however, these policies are exceeded, then the insurers may attempt to seek compensation from the driver who caused the accident. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done,… Read More »
Reaching A Settlement After An Uber Accident
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are popular in Florida, where riders benefit from the convenience and affordability that these companies offer. Rideshare services also, however, pose some serious risks for users, who could end up injured in a car accident. Although rideshare service providers are typically insured, recovering compensation via a settlement award… Read More »
What Is Florida’s Serious Injury Threshold?
If you were hurt in a car accident and have moved forward with filing a lawsuit, you will probably hear a lot of legal language with which you aren’t familiar. You have likely heard, for instance, of the “serious injury threshold,” which is a standard that Florida uses to determine whether a claimant’s injury… Read More »
How Can A Lawyer Help With My Car Accident Claim?
A car accident can turn a person’s life upside down in just a matter of seconds. Depending on the seriousness of the crash and the types of injuries sustained, a motorist could find him or herself unable to work, in need of ongoing medical treatment, and forced to give up the activities that he… Read More »
Traffic Fatalities Reached A 16-Year High In 2021
Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released an early estimate of traffic fatalities for 2021. According to the report, an estimated 42,915 people died in car accidents last year, a number that represents an almost eleven percent increase from 2020. This projection is the highest number of fatalities reported by the NHTSA… Read More »
The Dangers Of Aggressive Driving
Most of us have experienced frustration or even outright anger while driving. When these feelings veer into aggression, however, the results can be devastating. Aggressive driving accounts for thousands of serious car accidents every year, an alarming trend for anyone who spends time on the road. Identifying Aggressive Drivers There are a few signs… Read More »
3 Ways To Protect Your Car Accident Case
If you suffered an injury in a car crash, you’ll need to work quickly to safeguard your rights and give yourself the best possible chance of a full financial recovery. We’ve included a short list of the three things that can help give you a more favorable legal outcome. Gather Evidence One of the… Read More »
Accidents Caused By Driver Fatigue
While most people have driven while feeling tired, few realize how risky it can be. In fact, drowsy driving often proves to be as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. Driving while fatigued is a form of negligence, which means that accident victims who can prove that their collision was the result of drowsy driving,… Read More »
What Happens During A Rollover Accident?
There are a lot of different types of car accidents, with some being more likely to result in traumatic injuries than others. Rollover accidents, for instance, have one of the highest risks of fatality and catastrophic injury of any kind of car crash, accounting for roughly one-third of all highway occupant deaths. If you… Read More »