Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Was Your Car Accident Caused by a Texting Driver?
Smartphone technology has made it easier than ever to stay in contact with loved ones and handle much of our online activity remotely. Unfortunately, cell phone use and texting in particular have also made it more dangerous to engage in other activities, like driving on Florida’s increasingly congested roadways. Florida’s Texting and Driving Ban … Read More »
Recovering Damages for Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident
Car accident victims often sustain a lot of damages, including not only physical damage to their vehicles, but also painful injuries, both of which can end up being very expensive. Many people, however, are unaware that besides reimbursement for accident-related medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle damage, accident victims can also recover compensation for… Read More »
Where Can I Get a Copy of My Florida Car Accident Report?
Under Florida law, anyone who is involved in a car accident that results in injury, $500 worth of vehicle damage, or a death must inform law enforcement of that accident. Eventually, the responding officer will prepare an official accident report after arriving at and assessing the scene. These documents contain a lot of important… Read More »
How Long Do Points Stay On Your Driving Record in Florida?
Florida’s traffic laws were put in place to help protect road users and as a penalty for failing to abide by these laws, drivers can end up accruing points on their driving records. When enough points have accrued, a driver’s license could even be suspended. Fortunately, points don’t stay on a driving record indefinitely… Read More »
Other Drivers Can Use Your Negligence Against You
In Florida, negligent drivers who cause serious injuries can be held liable for repaying the victim’s losses, including medical bills, lost wages, vehicle damage, and pain and suffering. This does not, however, mean that an accident victim’s own actions at the time of a crash won’t come into play when it comes to assigning… Read More »
What Information Should I Collect at the Scene of a Car Crash?
Car accidents are extremely stressful events, so it’s not uncommon for those who are involved in such collisions to forget to take certain steps (like gathering information about the other driver) in all the commotion. Collecting certain information, however, is of the utmost importance when it comes to filing a legal claim at a… Read More »
Crashes Into Buildings
When we think about car accidents, we often imagine a collision between two or more vehicles. These are not, however, the only types of accidents in which a person could be involved. For instance, many people are involved in single-vehicle accidents where they collide with a stationary object, like a building. Unfortunately, the injuries… Read More »
The Dangers of Running Red Lights
Most of us see it on a regular basis. We’re approaching an intersection when we notice another vehicle attempting to speed through a yellow light, but failing to make it in time. In some cases, running a red light doesn’t cause any harm, with the parties able to avoid a collision. The results of… Read More »
Avoid Making These Mistakes After Your Car Accident
Car accidents are traumatic and the claim filing process that follows it is often not much better, which is why it’s so common for car accident victims to make errors that could end up weakening their claims. Read on to learn more about the top mistakes to try and avoid after being involved in… Read More »
Florida Rear-End Car Accidents
Of the many types of car accidents in which a person can be involved, rear-end collisions are one of the most common. These kinds of crashes, however, are not all created equal, with some only qualifying as relatively minor fender benders and others involving catastrophic injuries. Rear-End Collision Causes A rear-end accident occurs when… Read More »
