Category Archives: Car Accidents
Soft Tissue Injuries In Auto Accidents
There are many different types of injuries a person can sustain in an auto accident, particularly if the crash was serious. Everything from traumatic brain injuries to cuts and bruises may happen, but one type of injury that is not often discussed is known as a soft tissue injury. These can be particularly difficult… Read More »
Head-On Collisions On Florida Roads
The most recent available data from the National Safety Council estimates that while head-on road collisions make up a small percentage of the overall two-vehicle accidents on U.S. roads (only around 4 percent), they account for as high as 30 percent of the deaths in those crashes. There are many different reasons as to… Read More »
Accident Victims Outside Vehicles
When one thinks about road accidents, most of the time, they think of any victims as vehicle passengers. However, it is just as common – and in some states, even more common – for pedestrians and other road users to be injured in accidents involving larger vehicles. The most common non-passengers involved in these… Read More »
Recovering Damages After An Uber/Lyft Accident
After a rocky start, Uber and Lyft have carved out a place for themselves in the transportation sphere in many U.S. cities, providing a valuable service for millions of people. However, their drivers are just as fallible as any other, and accidents involving rideshare cars do happen in Florida. If you have been involved… Read More »
Accidents Involving Distracted Drivers
Both the state of Florida and the U.S. federal government recognize distracted driving as one of the most dangerous behaviors one can perform behind a wheel. Data reported in Forbes estimates around 3,000 deaths per year occur in accidents where distracted driving is a factor – roughly 9 percent of all road fatalities in… Read More »
What Not To Do After An Auto Accident
Most people who are involved in a Florida auto accident are experiencing this scenario for the first time, and the legal process of seeking damages or filing suit against a person who allegedly caused that accident can feel very overwhelming. It is all too easy for a well-meaning plaintiff to torpedo their own case… Read More »
Could I Be Held Liable For Someone Else’s Accident?
For some people, it is common practice to lend their car to a friend or family member. Normally, this practice leads to no harm – but in the rare situations where an accident may occur, both you and the person who was driving your vehicle may wind up on the proverbial hook for damages,… Read More »
Can I Recover For My Auto Accident Injuries In Court?
Car accidents are common in Florida, just because of how many vehicles are on the road. Because of this, Florida’s legislature established a no-fault auto insurance system. Under a no-fault system, anyone sustaining injuries in an auto accident must seek compensation by filing a claim with their personal injury protection insurer – but if… Read More »
Filing Suit After A Hit-And-Run Accident
Data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates that over the last five years, there were approximately 516,000 hit-and-run crashes that resulted in about 1,250 fatalities and many injuries. A hit-and-run is a serious crime in Florida, which can carry significant prison time for a motorist found guilty. However,… Read More »
Establishing Liability In Florida Car Accident Cases
The most recent available data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates just over 400,000 car crashes in 2021, with around 3,700 fatalities. Auto accidents can be deadly for all involved – even pedestrians on the road may be injured or killed in a crash involving a passenger vehicle…. Read More »