Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Back And Neck Injuries Sustained In Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of crashes in the U.S. Unfortunately, these kinds of accidents also tend to result in serious back and neck injuries, even in cases with relatively minor impacts. Fortunately, accident victims who can prove that someone else’s negligence was the cause of their collision could be… Read More »
Florida’s No-Fault Law Repealed
Florida remains one of only a handful of states that continues to handle auto liability cases using a no-fault standard. Basically, since 1972, drivers who are involved in accidents have been required to file claims with their own insurers to recoup accident-related losses, even if they weren’t at fault for an accident. While this… Read More »
Who Pays For Car Accident-Related Property Damage?
Even those who are lucky enough to escape a car accident without sustaining an injury, will most likely have suffered some kind of property damage. This can leave car accident victims concerned about who will pay for the repair or replacement of their vehicle. There are actually a few different ways to go about… Read More »
Who Is At-Fault For A T-Bone Accident?
While many of those who get behind the wheel of a car are focused on safety and careful driving, there is, unfortunately, a more than good chance that someone else on the road is not. This lack of care reveals itself in the alarming number of car crashes that occur in Florida every year…. Read More »
Calculating Car Accident Settlements
Most car accident cases never make it to trial, but are resolved through out-of-court settlement negotiations. While it is true that settlement proceedings are often less stressful and time-consuming than litigation, they still require complicated calculations and thorough investigations. Determining what qualifies as a fair settlement award is particularly complex and involves a variety… Read More »
When The Other Driver Fails To Tell The Truth About A Car Accident
A driver’s failure to be truthful when reporting the circumstances of a car accident to police, insurers, lawyers, or a jury is more common than most people think, with the at-fault party often fearful of the legal consequences, which range from accruing points on his or her license and having to pay increased insurance… Read More »
Apportioning Fault In A Lane Change Accident
As traffic continues to increase on Florida’s roadways, drivers are becoming more and more at risk of being involved in a collision. Changing lanes has proven to be particularly dangerous, with many drivers failing to check their blind spot or to even use their blinkers as required under Florida law. In fact, improper lane… Read More »
What If My Accident Was Caused By Someone Driving A Company Car?
A company car is often one of the perks offered to employees who have to commute to work, or who drive as a part of their jobs, including everyone from city employees to plumbers and HVAC technicians. This type of arrangement can, however, cause complications in car accident cases, especially when the driver of… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused By Flying Debris
Some of the most severe car accidents are not necessarily the result of another driver’s negligence, but occur after a driver comes into contact with debris on the roadway. Flying debris, or debris that is airborne, tends to be particularly dangerous, as is often large, heavy, or traveling at high speeds. Whether a person… Read More »
Proving Causation In Distracted Driving Crashes
In recent years, government agencies and lawmakers have gone to great lengths to expose the dangers of distracted driving, especially in regards to cell phone use. While there are also a number of other less publicized activities that qualify as distractions for drivers, including eating and drinking and using onboard electronics, few activities have… Read More »
