Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Stopped-Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents can and do happen in a variety of ways, but most involve at least two moving vehicles. Collisions can, however, occur when only one of the cars is moving and the other is disabled or stopped. These types of crashes are known as stopped-vehicle accidents and they can result in both severe… Read More »
Recognizing Aggressive Driving on Florida’s Roads
The rising prevalence of aggressive driving has become of increasing concern to anyone who spends time on Florida’s roads. The kinds of reckless driving that this spawns poses a very real risk to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. Read on to learn more about aggressive driving and your own recovery options if involved in… Read More »
Did You Suffer a Car Accident-Related Shoulder Injury?
Shoulder pain is one of the symptoms that is most commonly reported by car accident victims. While this comes as a surprise to many, it actually makes sense when you consider the types of forces that occur in a car crash. Whether caused by a rear-end accident, a t-bone collision, or another type of… Read More »
How Long After a Car Accident Can I Claim Compensation for My Injuries?
Car accident victims often find themselves preoccupied with obtaining emergency medical care, following a treatment plan, repairing their vehicles, and generally trying to move on with their lives. Unfortunately, this can be extremely difficult, especially for those who are unable to work while they recuperate, or whose injuries are particularly severe. In these cases,… Read More »
New Florida Law Imposes Fines on Drivers Who Illegally Pass School Buses
Under Florida law, drivers are not allowed to pass a school bus that is stopped and has its sign extended and its flashing red lights activated. Unfortunately, an alarming number of drivers ignore these rules, putting innocent children at risk of serious injury and even death. This summer, in an effort to address this… Read More »
Florida Summertime Driving Risks
While it’s true that car accidents can happen just about anywhere and at any time, there are certain times that are more dangerous for motorists to be on the road than others. The summertime months, for instance, are some of the most dangerous for road users. This is largely because certain highway hazards are… Read More »
Nighttime Driving Risks
Anyone who has spent any time on the road at night knows that it is simply a lot harder to drive after dark. Driving at night is notoriously dangerous, even for careful drivers, who could end up injured because another driver fell asleep at the wheel or blinded them with their headlights. Read on… Read More »
What Kinds of Factors Could Affect My Car Accident Settlement?
We see more than our fair share of car accidents in Fort Lauderdale. Most victims, however, don’t need to go to court to collect compensation, but are able to settle their claims in an out-of-court setting. The question for these individuals then becomes how much they expect to recover via a settlement. There are… Read More »
Internal Injuries Can be Fatal
Many of the injuries sustained by car accident victims are obvious. Someone who suffers a severely broken bone, for instance, will likely recognize that something is wrong. Similarly, a serious laceration is not only painful, but will begin bleeding immediately. Abrasions, bruising, and burns may also manifest within minutes of a crash. Other injuries,… Read More »
Camera Footage Can Help Strengthen Your Car Accident Claim
Of the many kinds of evidence that accident victims can present to establish liability for a crash, video footage is among the most compelling. Whether it takes the form of video from a traffic camera, a surveillance camera, or even footage from a dashboard camera, video coverage can act as clear and objective proof… Read More »
