Category Archives: Auto Accidents
How Long Do Points Stay On Your Driving Record in Florida?
Florida’s traffic laws were put in place to help protect road users and as a penalty for failing to abide by these laws, drivers can end up accruing points on their driving records. When enough points have accrued, a driver’s license could even be suspended. Fortunately, points don’t stay on a driving record indefinitely… Read More »
Other Drivers Can Use Your Negligence Against You
In Florida, negligent drivers who cause serious injuries can be held liable for repaying the victim’s losses, including medical bills, lost wages, vehicle damage, and pain and suffering. This does not, however, mean that an accident victim’s own actions at the time of a crash won’t come into play when it comes to assigning… Read More »
What Information Should I Collect at the Scene of a Car Crash?
Car accidents are extremely stressful events, so it’s not uncommon for those who are involved in such collisions to forget to take certain steps (like gathering information about the other driver) in all the commotion. Collecting certain information, however, is of the utmost importance when it comes to filing a legal claim at a… Read More »
Crashes Into Buildings
When we think about car accidents, we often imagine a collision between two or more vehicles. These are not, however, the only types of accidents in which a person could be involved. For instance, many people are involved in single-vehicle accidents where they collide with a stationary object, like a building. Unfortunately, the injuries… Read More »
The Dangers of Running Red Lights
Most of us see it on a regular basis. We’re approaching an intersection when we notice another vehicle attempting to speed through a yellow light, but failing to make it in time. In some cases, running a red light doesn’t cause any harm, with the parties able to avoid a collision. The results of… Read More »
Avoid Making These Mistakes After Your Car Accident
Car accidents are traumatic and the claim filing process that follows it is often not much better, which is why it’s so common for car accident victims to make errors that could end up weakening their claims. Read on to learn more about the top mistakes to try and avoid after being involved in… Read More »
Florida Rear-End Car Accidents
Of the many types of car accidents in which a person can be involved, rear-end collisions are one of the most common. These kinds of crashes, however, are not all created equal, with some only qualifying as relatively minor fender benders and others involving catastrophic injuries. Rear-End Collision Causes A rear-end accident occurs when… Read More »
Are Dashboard Cameras Legal?
Technology has become a part of our day-to-day lives to such a degree that most of us don’t even think about it. We can take quality videos on our phones just as easily as we can check the security cameras at home and remain connected with loved ones through video calls. It makes sense… Read More »
Eyewitnesses Can Strengthen Your Accident Case
There are a lot of different kinds of evidence that accident victims can use when trying to establish liability for their injuries, including everything from video footage and photos to police reports and medical records. One of the most convincing forms of evidence, however, is eyewitness testimony from those who have firsthand knowledge of… Read More »
Common Driving Mistakes in Florida
Even the most careful driver can make a simple mistake that ends up causing an accident. Unfortunately, this happens a lot in Florida, which regularly ranks as one of the most dangerous states for drivers in the country. Read on to learn more about some of the most common driving mistakes we see in… Read More »
