Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Social Host Liability For A Drunk Driver’s Actions
The holiday season often means going to many parties and celebrating with family, friends, or coworkers, often with alcohol involved. Sometimes after attending these holiday parties, some people choose to drive home, even while obviously intoxicated. If an intoxicated driver goes on to cause an automobile accident that results in injuries to another person… Read More »
The Insurance Company’s Right To Reimbursement After An Accident
Having automobile insurance is not only a legal requirement; it is a necessity to any person who owns a car and drives it regularly. In the event of an accident, your insurance company often pays out your claim and you pay a deductible that may be a small percentage of the cost of the… Read More »
Protecting Yourself Through PIP Insurance
Having auto insurance is not only important in the event of an accident; it is required in order to operate a vehicle legally throughout the country. Generally, auto insurance is thought of as a way to compensate a person who gets into an accident for property damage caused by the policyholder. However, in some… Read More »
Settlement vs. Trial: What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages?
Car accidents happen more often than anyone would like. They can happen in an instant, and, sometimes, can have lifelong ramifications. If you’ve been injured by a negligent driver on the road, you should consider your options to receive compensation for the expenses on and emotional pain and suffering you’ve taken on as a… Read More »
Damages 101: Compensation in Personal Injury Cases
The end goal of any personal injury lawsuit is justice for the wrong committed against you. That justice is meted out by financial compensation. That compensation in the legal sphere is referred to as “damages.” Whether you’ve been injured as a result of a slip and fall, an auto accident, medical malpractice, a burning… Read More »
Spinal Cord Injuries: How to Recover Damages in a Personal Injury Suit
Spinal injuries can be life-changing — even deadly. Whether it’s caused by a fall, an auto accident or other incident, the result can alter one’s life course for years and decades to come, including those of family and friends. What’s more, the medical costs can be extremely high and persist for many years. Types… Read More »
Determining Fault in a Car Crash in Broward County
There are thousands of car crashes on Florida roadways every year. They can be scary for you and your family, especially when serious injuries occur and costly repairs are necessary. You might be wondering: how will I pay off these medical bills? How will we make ends meet while my spouse is on medical… Read More »
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?
Personal injury lawsuits arise out of pain — you or a loved one has been injured, and you’re seeking to recoup some of that financial and mental suffering you’ve dealt with as a result. Whether it’s a slip and fall injury, catastrophic brain injury, medical malpractice, dog bite, burn or whatever else, personal injury… Read More »
How Does No-Fault Insurance Affect My Lawsuit?
Car crashes happen more often we’d like. In fact, there were more than 235,000 car accidents in Florida in 2010 — that’s an average of 645 crashes per day in the state. There were 339,000 drivers involved in those crashes. The majority of them resulted in injuries — a whopping 195,000 of the crashes… Read More »
Beat the Clock: Statute of Limitations in Injury Cases in Florida
Every state in the country has what is called a “statute of limitations” on personal injury civil cases. We hear the term tossed around often; but what does it exactly mean? A statute of limitations governs the amount of time an individual has to file a lawsuit in civil court against an individual or… Read More »
