Category Archives: Car Accident
PIP Time Limitations You Should Know About
In Florida, all drivers are required to purchase $10,000 worth of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) auto insurance, which covers a portion of a policyholder’s medical expenses and lost wages in the event of an accident. Because Florida is a no-fault state, drivers who are involved in accidents must initially file claims with these PIP… Read More »
Obtaining Reimbursement For Vehicle Repair Costs After An Accident
Even car accident victims who are fortunate enough to escape suffering serious injuries will most likely sustain some sort of damage to their vehicles. Unfortunately, many car accident victims are forced to contend with both injuries and vehicle repair costs. Recovery of these costs requires a careful evaluation of the damage to the vehicle,… Read More »
Breaking Bad Driving Habits
Florida sees some of the most car accidents of any state in the country. There were, for instance, 401,540 car accidents in Florida in 2021 alone, which breaks down to around 1,100 crashes per day. Unfortunately, most of these crashes could have been avoided if one or more of the drivers involved had been… Read More »
Car Accidents And Child Passenger Injuries
Car accidents can be devastating for everyone involved, regardless of how old they are. Children, however, often face different kinds of challenges than adults after a car crash. For instance, children tend to sustain different kinds of injuries than adults and also process their trauma in particular ways. For these reasons, a parent’s attempt… Read More »
Calculating The Value Of A Car Accident Injury Claim
There are a lot of benefits to working with an experienced attorney after being involved in a car crash. For instance, it’s generally a lot easier to get an accurate picture of how much a person’s claim is worth with the help of a skilled legal team. By valuing a car crash, you can… Read More »
Can Multiple Individuals Be Held Liable For A Car Crash In Florida?
No two car accidents are exactly the same. Many, for instance, are the result of one driver violating a traffic law and colliding with another vehicle, while others could be caused by a vehicle defect and involve only a single car. Some of the most dangerous car accidents, however, involve three or more vehicles…. Read More »
Not Wearing A Seat Belt Can Affect The Outcome Of Your Car Accident Claim
The importance of buckling up when driving cannot be overstated. For instance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that seat belt use saved nearly 15,000 lives in 2017 and could have saved another 2,549. Furthermore, wearing a seat belt isn’t just a good idea in Florida, but is actually legally required. Failing… Read More »
The Costs Of A Florida Car Accident
While most people know that car accidents can be life-changing events, many don’t realize the many direct and indirect ways that a car crash can change a person’s life. There are, for instance, a lot of hidden costs that come to victims of car accidents. By gaining a better understanding of the known and… Read More »
What Evidence Can Be Used To Prove Drowsy Driving?
An alarming number of car accidents are caused by drowsy driving every year. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that there were 91,000 police-reported crashes involving drowsy drivers in 2017 alone. These collisions resulted in an estimated 50,000 injuries and at least 800 deaths. Traffic safety experts, however, believe that… Read More »
Florida Roadway Hazards You May Encounter After A Hurricane
Much of southwest Florida is still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 hurricane that caused winds of up to 150 miles per hour. The storm destroyed parts of the west coast of Florida, bringing not only high winds, but also storm surges, and heavy rainfall. An estimated four million… Read More »