Category: Car Accidents

car crash victim on a backboard with head brace

After a serious car accident, there’s nothing people want more than to heal from their injuries and move forward in life. But sky-high medical bills and lost wages from time off work can leave crash victims with significant financial hardships. Filing a car accident lawsuit in Florida may be your…

Passengers in back seat wearing seatbelts.

Whether or not Florida state law requires you to wear a seat belt while sitting in the back seat, it’s always a good idea to wear one anyway. Driving or riding in a car without a seat belt can be incredibly dangerous and could even cost you your life. Some…

Black car using turn signal to show they want to change lanes.

A driver who changes lanes without checking first to be sure the adjacent lane is clear can cause a car accident that results in serious injuries. Improper lane changes lead to many collisions and side-swipe accidents. The Insurance Information Institute reports 6.6 percent of all fatal crashes in 2019 involved…

T-bone car accident along the road.

If a driver runs a red light or fails to yield to another motorist who has the right of way at an intersection, the result may be a T-bone accident or a side-impact collision. T-bone accidents often leave those involved with serious injuries. In the aftermath of an accident, a…

Driver suffering neck injuries from rear end collision.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, it is not uncommon to feel pain and discomfort right away. In some instances, though, symptoms might not present themselves right away due to shock or the adrenaline rush you experienced after the crash. Some conditions simply take time to become painful….

Drivers exchanging details from car collision where Florida's no fault law is used..

Florida is one of 10 states that currently have no-fault car insurance. Automobile owners are required to purchase Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which provides up to $10,000 in coverage for medical bills after a crash, regardless of who was at fault. The goal of a no-fault insurance system is…

A driver reports a car accident in Florida.

If you suffered significant injuries in a car accident in Florida, proving fault will be crucial for recovering compensation. Since Florida is a no-fault state, drivers can generally file a claim with their car insurance.  However, if an individual suffered severe or permanent injuries in a car crash, expenses such…