Category: Car Accidents

When you pursue a car accident claim after a crash in Florida, one of the pieces of evidence you will need is the police crash report. You can request a copy of a police accident report by contacting the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), which serves as…

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…

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…

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….

If you are hit by an uninsured motorist in Florida, you should call the police, try to get the other driver’s information, report the motor vehicle accident to your insurer, and contact a personal injury lawyer. Following these steps will improve your chances of recovering the compensation you need for…

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…

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.  …

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident in Florida, you will likely have to deal with insurance companies – regardless of who was responsible for the crash. You can expect that the other driver’s insurance company will ask you to give a recorded statement. But should you? At…

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…

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 the Florida no-fault insurance system…