Category Archives: Auto Accidents
How Long After A Car Crash Can I File A Lawsuit?
Because Florida is a no-fault auto liability state, motorists who are involved in collisions usually file claims with their own insurers before they take the step of filing a lawsuit. To file an insurance claim a policyholder must, however, take certain steps, including obtaining medical attention within 14 days of the crash. It is… Read More »
Was Your Vehicle’s Value Diminished As A Result Of A Car Accident?
Many of us rely on our vehicles to get to work, help care for family members, and run errands, which can make it especially frustrating for those whose vehicles are damaged because of someone else’s carelessness. In serious accidents, when damage is substantial, a motorist could find him or herself without a car for… Read More »
The Top Five Driving Distractions That Increase Your Risk Of Being Involved In An Accident
Experts break activities that qualify as distracted driving into three main categories: visual, manual, and cognitive. The first includes activities that take a person’s eyes off the road, while manual distractions take a driver’s hands off the wheel and cognitive distractions involve taking one’s mind off driving. While some distractions fall firmly under one… Read More »
Back And Neck Injuries Sustained In Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of crashes in the U.S. Unfortunately, these kinds of accidents also tend to result in serious back and neck injuries, even in cases with relatively minor impacts. Fortunately, accident victims who can prove that someone else’s negligence was the cause of their collision could be… Read More »
Florida’s No-Fault Law Repealed
Florida remains one of only a handful of states that continues to handle auto liability cases using a no-fault standard. Basically, since 1972, drivers who are involved in accidents have been required to file claims with their own insurers to recoup accident-related losses, even if they weren’t at fault for an accident. While this… Read More »
Who Pays For Car Accident-Related Property Damage?
Even those who are lucky enough to escape a car accident without sustaining an injury, will most likely have suffered some kind of property damage. This can leave car accident victims concerned about who will pay for the repair or replacement of their vehicle. There are actually a few different ways to go about… Read More »
Who Is At-Fault For A T-Bone Accident?
While many of those who get behind the wheel of a car are focused on safety and careful driving, there is, unfortunately, a more than good chance that someone else on the road is not. This lack of care reveals itself in the alarming number of car crashes that occur in Florida every year…. Read More »
Calculating Car Accident Settlements
Most car accident cases never make it to trial, but are resolved through out-of-court settlement negotiations. While it is true that settlement proceedings are often less stressful and time-consuming than litigation, they still require complicated calculations and thorough investigations. Determining what qualifies as a fair settlement award is particularly complex and involves a variety… Read More »
When The Other Driver Fails To Tell The Truth About A Car Accident
A driver’s failure to be truthful when reporting the circumstances of a car accident to police, insurers, lawyers, or a jury is more common than most people think, with the at-fault party often fearful of the legal consequences, which range from accruing points on his or her license and having to pay increased insurance… Read More »
Apportioning Fault In A Lane Change Accident
As traffic continues to increase on Florida’s roadways, drivers are becoming more and more at risk of being involved in a collision. Changing lanes has proven to be particularly dangerous, with many drivers failing to check their blind spot or to even use their blinkers as required under Florida law. In fact, improper lane… Read More »
