Category Archives: Auto Accidents
How Location of Vehicle Damage in a Car Accident Can Help Determine Fault
In the aftermath of a crash, determining fault often ends up playing a critical role in the insurance claim process. When attempting to establish liability for a crash, investigators will look to the vehicle damage itself for a clearer picture of the cause of an accident. Read on to learn more about car accident… Read More »
What Worsening Traffic Means for Fort Lauderdale
If you spend any time on the road in Fort Lauderdale, you are probably only all too aware that satisfaction with the traffic flow in the city is at an all-time low, an opinion that has been confirmed by a recent ETC Institute study. Read on for a brief rundown on the increasing traffic… Read More »
What to Do if You are Injured in a Hit and Run Accident
Being involved in any kind of car accident can be traumatizing, but the situation can be even more stressful when the other driver flees the scene of the crash. This is known as a hit and run accident and unfortunately, this kind of crash is becoming increasingly common in Florida and across the U.S…. Read More »
Adjusting Your Driving During Bad Weather
Florida, while primarily known for its year-round balmy weather still sees its fair share of tropical storms and unpredictable weather, especially during this time of year. Unfortunately, these kinds of weather conditions can turn driving into an even more hazardous activity. This is why it’s so important for motorists to take extra care when… Read More »
Tips for Safe Driving This Holiday Season
With the holiday season officially underway, the roads are already bustling with people traveling to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, this influx of cars on the roads means that motorists are even more at risk of being involved in a car accident than usual. Read on for a few tips on how to… Read More »
Teenage Driving Risks
While drivers of any age can and do cause accidents, underage drivers do show an alarming tendency to be at a higher risk of causing crashes. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that the crash rate of teen drivers is nearly four times that of drivers who are over the… Read More »
Forward-Collision Warnings Don’t Guarantee Safety
In recent years, vehicle manufacturers have made great strides in the area of collision avoidance. Many new vehicles, for instance, are equipped with forward-collision warning systems that are specifically designed to help motorists avoid rear-end accidents. A recent study, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that these devices are largely… Read More »
Florida’s Move Over Law Expanded
A little over 20 years ago, Florida lawmakers enacted the Move Over law, which requires drivers to move over a lane for certain vehicles, including stopped law enforcement and emergency vehicles. Recently, Florida governor Ron DeSantis expanded the reach of this law by signing a law that now requires all drivers to move over… Read More »
Answers to Common PIP Questions
We get a lot of questions about no-fault coverage in Florida. This is understandable, as Florida’s laws on filing claims after a car accident can become quite complicated. To help give you a better understanding of Florida’s claim filing process, we’ve included answers to some of the most common PIP-related questions we receive. What… Read More »
Overtaking Accidents on Florida Highways
We’ve all driven by accident scenes on the highway at some point, or at least been stuck in the resulting traffic jams. Many of these kinds of accidents are caused by reckless attempts to overtake a slower vehicle, which can have catastrophic consequences for the parties involved. Read on to learn more about the… Read More »
