Author: Lauren Calta

Determining who is responsible for a parking lot accident in Florida can be complicated. To determine fault, you must examine factors such as the driver’s actions, the parking lot conditions, and whether the property owner was negligent. Figuring out fault can be especially challenging when multiple parties are involved.  …

If your auto insurance company challenges your claim after a car accident, you may need to prove the other driver’s fault to recover full compensation. “No-fault” insurance in Florida will provide only up to $10,000 worth of personal injury protection (PIP) coverage for bodily injury and medical expenses and $10,000…

A hit-and-run investigation can take several days to several months to resolve, depending on various factors. This timeline matters, as your medical bills and lost wages may exceed your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance policy. Holding the at-fault driver liable is one way to recover more money. The sooner the…

A protracted loss is the loss of the regular use of a body part or organ for an extended period. The loss does not have to be permanent. However, if it lasts long enough to seriously affect the person’s daily life for weeks or months, it may be considered a…

Rear-end auto accidents are the most common type of car crashes. From simple fender benders to deadly collisions, rear-end auto accident scenarios are almost endless. Most people presume that rear-end automobile accidents are always the fault of the driver who rear-ends the car in front of them. However, this is…

Sometimes, you may not directly sue Uber if you get hurt in an Uber accident in Florida. However, you may have other options for seeking compensation for the harm you suffered. An Uber accident lawyer can help you identify all possible sources of compensation and work hard to try to…

Serious accidents can have serious consequences, and among the most pressing are lost wages. If your injuries have left you unable to work, the person who hurt you should be responsible for helping you make ends meet. This is true whether you earn a salary or wages, work for tips,…

All personal injury cases are governed by a deadline known as a statute of limitations. Failure to file your case before this deadline passes can have a devastating effect on your right to compensation. Among other things, missing the deadline nearly always results in your case being dismissed in court….

After a car accident in Florida, an insurance adjuster for the other driver’s insurer may ask you for your medical records. You need to understand that insurers have no inherent right to your medical files, and you should never voluntarily release your medical records to another driver’s insurance company. An…

If you are injured in Florida due to someone else’s intentional misconduct or gross negligence, you may be able to collect punitive damages equal to three times your compensatory damages or $500,000, whichever is greater. In cases where the defendant intended to hurt you, there is no cap on punitive…