Category: Car Accidents

Female driver feeling pain from whiplash accident.

Every personal injury settlement is different, which makes arriving at an “average” figure difficult. Many factors affect the overall value of each unique whiplash claim, such as the severity of your injuries, insurance policy limits, and liability for the accident. If you’re curious about how much yours might be worth, get…

Woman driver eating sandwich while driving.

Florida law doesn’t expressly prohibit eating and driving. However, if eating while driving leads to distraction and dangerous or careless driving, it could result in an accident with injuries or fatalities. Multitasking might be a valued skill in today’s fast-paced society. But one place where it could be dangerous is…

Driver who got hurt from car accident calling his insurance company.

Per the Insurance Information Institute, the average payout for car accident claims has increased steadily over a recent five-year period. In one year, the average bodily injury claim payout was $22,734 nationwide, while the average property damage claim settlement was $5,314. However, it’s worth noting that there is no “typical”…

Left-turn collision happening along the intersection.

Left-turn accidents are extremely common in Florida. When drivers turn left, state law requires them to yield to oncoming traffic. Unfortunately, not all drivers follow this rule. If a driver turns left and hits another vehicle, the left-turning driver is often – though not always – at fault.  Left-turn collisions can…