Don’t Attempt to File a Car Accident Claim Alone According to crash data from Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), about 42 percent of traffic accidents on Florida’s roads in 2018 resulted in injury or fatality; this is consistent with data from the last decade with the…
Who is At-Fault for Accidents Caused by Brake-Checking? Driving has the potential to cause immense frustration among those in the process of commuting to work, running errands, picking up kids, etc. This frustration can often result in what is known as road rage which is when a driver performs reckless…
Understanding Car Accident Depositions The millions of vehicles on our roads result in extreme congestion in some areas of our nation—and more cars equals more accidents. If you or a loved one were an unfortunate victim of a car accident, you deserve to have an experienced lawyer working aggressively to…
In a single year, more than 402,500 car accidents took place in Florida. The vast majority of these car accidents resulted in significant property damage. In addition, many of them involved serious injury or death to one or more of the vehicle’s occupants. Often, after being involved in a car…
Florida Seatbelt Safety There has been great speculation about the effects of seat belts and the laws requiring you to wear one. While in Florida, only front-seat passengers and those under the age of 18 must wear a seatbelt, although there is still good reason to wear one if you’re…
Determining Liability for Airbag Malfunction Properly functioning airbags are highly effective for reducing and preventing injuries in car accidents. Drivers should be able to trust that their vehicles are equipped with quality safety equipment that will protect occupants during an accident. When a vehicle is involved in a collision and…
Florida Car Accident Injury Case Length If you were injured in a car accident, getting the proper medical treatment, filing one or more insurance claims, and filing a personal injury lawsuit can often be a complex process. Some car accident cases settle quickly, while others can take more than a…
Protecting Your Family From Possible Harm Traveling as a family is a great way to spend time together. Family vacations result in an often much-needed change of scenery and a chance to reconnect with one another away from the demand of everyday life. Whether you head to the mountains or…
If you are in an automobile accident in Florida, you must first file a claim against your own insurance since Florida is a no-fault insurance state. If you do not have enough insurance coverage for your injuries, you may then file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. Finally, if…
As you move closer to complete recovery from your car accident injuries, you begin speculating about your future settlement. Your friends and family do too. They share tales about someone’s cousin Joe and how he received $50,000 for a broken finger. They talk about that person on the news who…
