Category Archives: Auto Accidents
The Statute of Limitations for Filing a Car Accident Claim in Florida
Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state, which means that in most cases, car accident victims are required to go through their own insurers when seeking compensation for accident-related losses regardless of who was actually at fault for the accident. There are, however, certain situations when injured parties are permitted to file lawsuits against… Read More »
Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents can result in a variety of injuries ranging in severity from minor scrapes and bruises to head trauma and spinal cord injuries. Generally, how severe an injury is depends on a number of different factors, including where the injured party was sitting in the vehicle at the time of the accident, the… Read More »
Steps to Take After an Uber Accident in Florida
Companies that offer ride sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, have made affordable transportation easier than ever to obtain. While these companies often take great care when hiring drivers, accidents involving Uber drivers and their passengers continue to occur at an alarming rate. Holding the at-fault party accountable in these types of accidents… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents
Of the many types of injuries that passengers can sustain in car accidents, traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, have some of the most devastating consequences, often requiring lifelong medical care and treatment. Paying for these medical expenses can be difficult, especially for those who are so severely injured that they are unable to return… Read More »
Filing a Claim Based on Defective Brakes in Florida
When it comes to defective consumer products, injured parties can usually pursue legal claims against multiple parties, including the manufacturer, retail stores, and the company responsible for assembling the product. This is also true for those who suffer injuries as a result of defective vehicle brakes. While the ability to hold multiple parties liable… Read More »
Accident Reconstruction
In many car accidents, fault can quickly be assigned due to the presence of multiple witnesses, proof from video cameras, and testimony from the drivers themselves. In cases that involve complex accidents, however, assigning fault could be more difficult and so require a reconstruction of the accident. Accident reconstructions are conducted by experts who… Read More »
Liability Claims on Recalled Vehicles
Although vehicle manufacturers are required to comply with a series of strict testing procedures before they can sell a particular model on the market, an alarming number of unsafe vehicles still make it onto the road every year. Unfortunately, even when these vehicles are recalled, affected parties are still at risk of sustaining serious… Read More »
Liability for Parking Lot Accidents
Most car accidents take place on freeways, rural highways, and busy city streets. However, a surprisingly high number of crashes also occur in parking lots. Although usually smaller and less congested than most roads, parking lots can still play host to devastating accidents, resulting in broken bones, lacerations, and head trauma. If you were… Read More »
Seeking Compensation for Accident-Related Nerve Damage
Head and neck injuries are some of the most commonly sustained injuries in accidents that involve blunt force trauma, such as falls and car crashes. There are, however, a number of other injuries that can be just as serious as head and neck trauma, including nerve damage, which generally occurs in one of three… Read More »
Preventing Pedestrian Car Accidents
Although most people associate car accidents with single-vehicle crashes or collisions between two separate cars, the reality is that an alarmingly high number of crashes actually involve pedestrians. This is especially true in Florida, where the balmy weather makes walking a common pastime for visitors and residents alike. While traffic laws, crosswalks, and safety… Read More »
