Recent Blog Posts
Recovery Options Following A Hit-And-Run Accident In Florida
Being involved in any type of car accident is frightening and can have potentially serious consequences. Collisions can, however, be particularly frustrating for injured parties when there is no one to answer for what happened because the negligent driver fled the scene of the accident. This happens a lot more than most people realize…. Read More »
Careless Driving Citations In Florida
Most car crashes are the result of human error, which includes everything from intentional violation of traffic laws, like speeding to general carelessness. In Florida, when a driver fails to show reasonable regard for the laws and current road conditions when driving, he or she can be held legally liable to cover the resulting… Read More »
Writing A Settlement Demand Letter
In Florida, accident victims are often entitled to compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. Recovery can be pursued in a couple of different ways, but one of the first steps should be filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurer. This process is in turn, initiated by writing a settlement… Read More »
Important Safety Features For Cars
According to a recent report issued by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department (FHSMV), there were approximately 341,399 car crashes in Florida in 2020 alone. Of those collisions, 127,705 involved an injury, while a further 12,452 resulted in an incapacitating injury. These statistics are troubling for anyone who spends any amount of… Read More »
Liability For Accidents Involving An Uber Driver
Uber is one of the most popular rideshare companies not only in the U.S., but also in Florida. While it may be simpler to use a rideshare service like Uber, which tend to be more convenient than traditional taxis, they are not always the safest option. In fact, collisions are so common that Uber… Read More »
When Dangerous Vehicle Designs Cause Injuries
When a car accident results in significant and lasting injuries, it is important for accident victims to assess all of their potential avenues of financial recovery, so that they can pay off medical bills and vehicle repair costs. In many cases, this could require the filing of a claim not against a negligent driver,… Read More »
The Dangers Of Tailgating
There are few activities as risky as tailgating, as drivers leave themselves with little to no time to react if the vehicle in front of them slows down, suddenly stops, or makes an emergency maneuver. In most cases, a tailgating driver will be held liable for any rear-end collisions in which he or she… Read More »
Mandatory Vehicle Inspections In Florida
Unlike many states, Florida doesn’t require vehicle owners to obtain regular auto emission or safety tests. Unfortunately, this can make it more likely that a dangerous vehicle will find its way onto the road and into the path of an unsuspecting driver. Whether or not a vehicle was properly inspected can have important implications… Read More »
Brain Stem Injuries
The brain is a complex organ that is made up of many specialized areas, all of which work together to control thought, voluntary movements, and basic functions like breathing and sleeping, as well as coordination and balance. While injury to any part of the brain can disrupt the smooth operation of these systems, injuries… Read More »
Were You Injured In A Wrong Way Collision?
Wrong way collisions have some of the most devastating consequences of any car accident. What is even more frustrating for accident victims is that these kinds of crashes are preventable and are almost always the result of human error, like falling asleep at the wheel or drunk driving. The damages involved with this type… Read More »
