Category Archives: Auto Accidents
New Laws Would Reform No-Fault Auto Insurance in Florida
Florida uses a no-fault auto insurance model, which means that all drivers are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance and to use those policies to cover accident-related costs, regardless of who caused the crash. While designed to help lower insurance costs and discourage people from filing frivolous civil claims in court, many… Read More »
Pregnant Women Face More Risks When Involved in Car Accidents
Being involved in a car accident is usually the last thing on a person’s mind when they get into a vehicle. The reality, however, is that many of us will be involved in collisions at some point in our lives and while the injuries resulting from these crashes can be severe, they tend to… Read More »
Can I Recover Compensation for a Minor Car Accident?
Just because a person’s accident is described as minor does not mean that he or she won’t suffer from serious injuries. Fortunately, how much a person can recover after a car accident depends primarily on the severity of the injuries sustained by the victim and not necessarily the extent of the property damage caused… Read More »
Can I Prove Fault for an Accident Through Vehicle Damage?
A wide range of evidence is often required to determine how a car accident occurred. This could include everything from video recordings to eyewitness accounts. Fortunately, even in cases where this evidence is not available and the parties don’t agree on what happened on the day of the accident, an injured party is not… Read More »
Can Expert Testimony Help with My Car Accident Case?
In some cases, proving fault in a car accident case is relatively simple. It is not uncommon, however, for an injured party to face obstacles, whether from the other driver or an insurer, when it comes to establishing what actually happened in a crash. In these situations, having an expert on your legal team… Read More »
How are Lost Wages Calculated After a Car Accident?
Many of those who are injured in car accidents are unable to work for weeks or even months after their collision. In some cases, a person’s injury may even be so severe that he or she will be unable to work at all, even when finished with treatment. In recognition of the fact that… Read More »
Proving that Your Accident Was Caused by a Speeding Motorist
While a wide range of driving habits can and do cause car accidents on a regular basis, some are notorious for being especially dangerous. Speeding, for instance, is recorded as being involved in around one-third of all car accident fatalities over the last 20 years. Speeding continues to be a problem for drivers in… Read More »
Can I Use Footage from My Personal Dash Cam in Court?
Whether for their personal safety or as part of an agreement to work for a ride share service, it has become increasingly common for drivers to install personal visual and/or audio recording devices in their vehicles. Besides helping ensure the safety of drivers, however, the recordings from these self-installed devices can actually be used… Read More »
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
It has become abundantly clear in recent years that distracted driving is one of the most dangerous behaviors in which motorists can engage when behind the wheel. It’s important for those who have been involved in accidents caused by distracted drivers, however, to note that they do have options when it comes to recovery…. Read More »
Recovering Compensation for Common Car Accident Injuries
While whiplash is perhaps the most common car accident-related injury reported by accident victims, it is far from being the only one. Fortunately, whether an accident victim suffers from whiplash, a broken arm, or another type of injury, he or she could be entitled to compensation for treatment and lost wages. Please call our… Read More »
