Category Archives: Car Accidents
Is Distracted Driving Really That Dangerous?
For a variety of reasons, auto accident numbers tend to rise each year in winter months, even if there is no snow on the roads. One of the major culprits is distracted driving, particularly around the December holidays – people leaving relatives’ homes or friends’ parties, happy and preoccupied, and not paying sufficient attention… Read More »
Driving Distracted Can Lead To Serious Liability
Accidents are sadly frequent on Florida roads, with 2020 seeing approximately 3,400 Florida car crash fatalities. There are many different potential causes of car accidents, but one that has seen a subtle increase in recent years is distracted driving, particularly texting while driving. Distracted driving is when the driver’s attention (whether manual, cognitive, or… Read More »
Can I File A Lawsuit After An Auto Accident In Florida?
If you have been in a car accident in Florida, it is understandable to think that seeking compensation is as simple as filing suit against the person who allegedly caused the accident. However, in Florida, you may have to pursue a more roundabout method of getting your medical bills paid. Florida is a no-fault… Read More »
Rear-End Collisions On Florida Roads
Many different types of accidents occur on Florida’s roads, but rear-end collisions are some of the most serious because the injured person often has no warning whatsoever that an accident is about to occur. If you have been involved in a rear-end collision, you may seek compensation for your injuries, either from your insurer… Read More »
Seatbelts & Liability In A Florida Car Crash
On October 30, a child and a 40-year old woman were killed on Northwest 100 Street in Marion County, after the woman lost control of her vehicle and struck a large tree. Two children were in the backseat of the vehicle, and neither were wearing seatbelts; the woman was unfortunately pronounced dead at the… Read More »
Florida Rollover Car Accidents
The busy and crowded nature of Florida’s roads is well known, especially to locals, but when accidents do happen, it can be shocking how serious the injuries can be. One of the most serious types of accidents that occurs on Florida roads is the rollover crash, where the vehicle flips onto its top or… Read More »
Back Injuries & Car Accident Claims In Florida
While auto accidents can cause serious, life-long injuries and disabilities, many of the most severe stem from back and spinal injuries. Broken vertebrae and damage to one’s spinal cord can require months and even years of rehabilitation, and if it has happened due to another person’s negligence, it can feel overwhelming to try and… Read More »
Distracted Driving Accidents In Florida
Floridians are just as attached to their smartphones and electronic devices as any other group of people, but because of the high levels of traffic on Florida roads, distracted driving accidents are somewhat more common than they might be in other states. If you are involved in an accident with a distracted driver, it… Read More »
Been In A Car Crash … With Someone Uninsured! What Now?
An auto accident is never a pleasant experience, and on Florida roads, they are becoming more and more common. However, there is still a persistent population in Florida that does not comply with the state’s insurance requirements, meaning that if you are in a car crash involving one of those people, you might have… Read More »
Navigating Florida’s No-Fault System After An Accident
An automobile accident is always a difficult life event to get through, but dealing with liability and insurance afterward can be ten times worse. Unlike most other states, Florida has a pure no-fault system, which can sometimes be a blessing and sometimes a curse for injured drivers. If you have been hurt in an… Read More »