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Why It’s Important to Call the Police After a Florida Car Accident
Many people think that it’s easier, after being involved in a car accident, to avoid involving the police. This, however, is usually not the case. In fact, under Florida law, motorists are legally required to contact the police if their collisions fulfill certain criteria. When You Have to Call the Police In Florida, accident… Read More »
Fatal Car Accident Causes
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were an estimated 394,366 car accidents in Florida in 2022 alone. Tragically, those collisions resulted in 3,191 collisions and 3,410 fatalities. While this number represents a small decrease from the prior year, the statistics belie an alarming overall trend of increasing… Read More »
Most Fatal Motorcycle Accidents are the Result of Speeding, Impairment, or Lack of Visibility
Like any other type of vehicle accident, motorcycle crashes have a number of different causes. Again, similar to car crashes, the same kinds of causes tend to crop up again and again in motorcycle accident cases. Unfortunately, these accidents often result in injuries, as riders have a lot less protection in the event of… Read More »
What Happens When Trucking Companies Violate Federal Rules
In the U.S., the commercial trucking industry is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency within the Department of Transportation. This agency’s oversight encompasses a wide range of topics, including safety standards, driver qualifications, vehicle inspections and maintenance, and hours of service. All of these rules were put in place… Read More »
What Evidence Will I Need to Identify a Hit and Run Driver?
Hit and run accidents have become an increasingly serious problem in recent years across the U.S. Unfortunately, this has proven to be true in Florida as well, where, according to the state’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV), there were 104,895 hit and run crashes in 2023 alone. These kinds of accidents… Read More »
What is the Statute of Limitations for Florida Car Accident Lawsuits?
Unless you were recently involved in an accident, the statute of limitations for filing a car accident lawsuit is probably not something you’ve found yourself thinking about. Having a good understanding of these rules is, however, important, as Florida’s roadways grow ever more dangerous for all road users. What is a Statute of Limitations? … Read More »
Which Florida Cities are the Most Dangerous for Drivers?
Florida has some of the busiest roadways in the U.S., so it should come as no surprise that it also ranks among the most dangerous in the country when it comes to car accidents. For instance, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV) estimates that there were as many as 394,230… Read More »
What Every Accident Victim Should Know About Blunt Force Head Trauma
Blunt force trauma of any kind is both painful and frightening for those who sustain it, but trauma to the head tends to be particularly devastating. Many people aren’t aware of the risks of these kinds of injuries, despite the fact that they are very common amongst accident victims, so we’ve included some basic… Read More »
The Most Dangerous Roads for Florida Truck Drivers
Operating a commercial vehicle is always dangerous, as these trucks vastly outweigh other passenger cars, are much more difficult to maneuver, and are often tasked with carrying hazardous cargo. Driving a big rig, however, can become even more dangerous depending on the roads. Unfortunately, Florida roads are notorious for being unreliable, with outdated infrastructure,… Read More »
Will Health Insurance Cover My Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
Motorcycle accident injuries are usually severe, so it’s not uncommon for an injured party to require coverage of his or her medical expenses from multiple sources, including insurance policies. Fortunately, besides being covered by health insurance, and MedPay, some motorcycle accident victims may also be able to cover a portion of their losses from… Read More »
