Florida Car Accidents Caused by Road Hazards
Not all accidents on the road happen because of driving errors. A hidden danger in the streets is flying debris from other vehicles. Another driver may not secure the items they’re transporting. A...
View ArticleLeaving the Scene After a Florida Car Accident
When an accident occurs, you must stop your vehicle. You must exchange information when the other driver and call the police. Too often, drivers don’t follow this law. If the other driver flees the...
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What is Florida’s 14-Day PIP Rule?
If you’re a Florida driver, you may have heard of the 14-day rule. Under Florida’s no-fault system, you have 14 days to seek medical attention after a car accident. The time deadline is a requirement...
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Florida Financial Responsibility Law
Florida’s financial responsibility law is a law that requires some categories of drivers to have extra car insurance. While all drivers have to have basic no-fault insurance, there are some drivers who...
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What Is Florida’s Open Container Law?
Florida open container laws prohibit drivers and passengers from having open and available alcohol in their vehicles. Laws prohibiting open containers in Florida cover moving vehicles as well as...
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What Is an Excess Judgment in Florida?
Bad faith is the idea that the insurance company purposefully doesn’t pay out a claim fairly. After a car accident, the insurance company should honor the insured’s policy and make a claim quickly and...
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Can a Previous Injury Affect An Auto Accident Claim?
You’re driving to work. All of a sudden, a car runs a red light. It strikes you. The force of the impact results in a tear to your rotator cuff. The injury is painful and requires surgery. You have...
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Who Is at Fault for a Changing Lanes Car Accident?
Fault for a changing lanes car accident can be a tricky question. Of course, it’s a very significant question when it can impact your ability to claim financial recovery after an accident. Fault for...
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How to Collect Evidence After a Car Accident
How to collect evidence after a car accident can mean the difference between winning your case and no compensation at all. Evidence collection is a critical part of not only proving that you deserve...
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What Happens If My Car Insurance Lapses?
Despite the best of intentions, you may find yourself in a situation where your car insurance lapses. You might be facing changes in your personal circumstances and wondering if it’s worth it to keep...
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Personal Injury Protection (PIP): 2021 Florida State Requirements
In 2021, lawmakers pushed to repeal Florida no-fault insurance laws. However, their efforts were unsuccessful, with Governor Ron DeSantis issuing a veto1 for the bill that would have drastically...
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Who Is At Fault in a Rear-End Collision?
A rear-end collision can happen in an instant. What may appear to be a minor fender bender sometimes ends up being a life-changing event. In the case of a rear-end collision, the driver in the back is...
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Which State Has the Most Drunk Driving Accidents?
With more than 10,000 traffic fatalities involving alcohol1 in the United States each year, drunk driving is a serious problem for anybody on the road. Law enforcement and community awareness groups...
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What Percentage of Accidents Are Caused by Trucks?
Trucks make up 4.3% of the vehicles on the road¹, with that number jumping to as much as 25% in busy highway corridors. Are they safer or less safe than other motor vehicles? How many accidents happen...
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What to Do If Someone Hits Your Parked Car
Someone hit my car and drove off! According to CBS News1, as many as 20% of accidents happen in parking lots. You may park your vehicle only to return to a sideswiped car with significant dents or...
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What Is Litigation?
After a personal injury, you want to learn all you can about the claims process. What is the process for receiving compensation? How do I get a settlement for my injuries? Do I qualify for legal...
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What Does a Double Solid Yellow Line Mean?
You might be an aspiring driver gearing up to take a permit or driving test soon or an experienced driver who might need a nice refresh of the road rules. Either way, knowing and understanding the...
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Who Is at Fault in a T-Bone Accident?
Determining who is at fault in a car accident is not always as clear-cut as being the person that crashed into the other vehicle. In some cases, extenuating circumstances could result in each party...
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The 8 Most Dangerous Roads in the US
Driving can be stressful; at times, even dangerous. However, certain roads in the United States are notorious for their high accident and fatality rates. If you live in the United States and plan on...
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How Much Does Car Insurance Go Up After an Accident?
No matter how safe and predictable you are behind the wheel, accidents happen on the road. Automotive accidents and collisions are already scary enough, but the financial repercussions that linger...
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