Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Legal Options For Young Children Injured In Florida Car Accidents
Even when they are restrained in age-appropriate car and booster seats, children are often more at risk of sustaining serious injuries in collisions than adults. Fortunately, it is possible for a child’s guardians to recover compensation for the victim’s medical bills by filing a claim on the child’s behalf. However, recovering damages on behalf… Read More »
Florida Implements New Laws For The Safety Of Bicyclists And Pedestrians
Last year, Florida lawmakers passed a series of new regulations related to bicyclist and pedestrian safety. In July, those regulations were officially implemented across the state. While some of these legal changes promise to be effective in preventing cyclist and pedestrian accidents in the future, these types of collisions will still undoubtedly happen, leaving… Read More »
How Accident-Related Injuries Can Impact Your Earning Ability On A Long-Term Basis
Lost wages, or the income that a person misses out on while recuperating after an accident-related injury, are an important thing to consider when attempting to calculate damages after an accident. Fortunately, it is possible to collect these losses throughout treatment and into the extended healing process. A concept that many people are less… Read More »
Florida Governor Vetoes PIP Reform Law
With the passage of a PIP reform law by Florida lawmakers, many motorists began anticipating significant changes to the state’s no-fault insurance system. These hopes, however, were ultimately dashed when Governor DeSantis surprisingly vetoed the legislation that had passed both the Florida House of Representatives and Senate. If passed, the law would have required… Read More »
Who Is Responsible For Pothole Accidents?
Determining fault for a car crash can be simple. An intoxicated driver, for instance, that sped through an intersection and collided with another vehicle, would clearly be at fault for the crash. The situation becomes a bit more complicated in other cases, especially those involving road hazards and defects. Who, for instance, is responsible… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Multi-Vehicle Collisions
Multi-car pile-ups are one of the most dangerous kinds of accidents in which a person can be involved in terms of property damage, injuries, and deaths. Many people, however, are not familiar with these types of crashes, so we’ve included some information about what makes these kinds of collisions so devastating. To learn more,… Read More »
What Florida’s Comparative Fault Rule Means For Your Car Accident Case
If you were injured in, or incurred damage to your vehicle in a Florida car crash, you may be wondering about the types of options you have for recovering compensation. There are actually a number of different laws in Florida that could affect your recovery, so if you or a loved one were injured… Read More »
How Long After A Car Crash Can I File A Lawsuit?
Because Florida is a no-fault auto liability state, motorists who are involved in collisions usually file claims with their own insurers before they take the step of filing a lawsuit. To file an insurance claim a policyholder must, however, take certain steps, including obtaining medical attention within 14 days of the crash. It is… Read More »
Was Your Vehicle’s Value Diminished As A Result Of A Car Accident?
Many of us rely on our vehicles to get to work, help care for family members, and run errands, which can make it especially frustrating for those whose vehicles are damaged because of someone else’s carelessness. In serious accidents, when damage is substantial, a motorist could find him or herself without a car for… Read More »
The Top Five Driving Distractions That Increase Your Risk Of Being Involved In An Accident
Experts break activities that qualify as distracted driving into three main categories: visual, manual, and cognitive. The first includes activities that take a person’s eyes off the road, while manual distractions take a driver’s hands off the wheel and cognitive distractions involve taking one’s mind off driving. While some distractions fall firmly under one… Read More »
