Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Florida Governor Vetoes PIP Reform Law
With the passage of a PIP reform law by Florida lawmakers, many motorists began anticipating significant changes to the state’s no-fault insurance system. These hopes, however, were ultimately dashed when Governor DeSantis surprisingly vetoed the legislation that had passed both the Florida House of Representatives and Senate. If passed, the law would have required… Read More »
Who Is Responsible For Pothole Accidents?
Determining fault for a car crash can be simple. An intoxicated driver, for instance, that sped through an intersection and collided with another vehicle, would clearly be at fault for the crash. The situation becomes a bit more complicated in other cases, especially those involving road hazards and defects. Who, for instance, is responsible… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Multi-Vehicle Collisions
Multi-car pile-ups are one of the most dangerous kinds of accidents in which a person can be involved in terms of property damage, injuries, and deaths. Many people, however, are not familiar with these types of crashes, so we’ve included some information about what makes these kinds of collisions so devastating. To learn more,… Read More »
What Florida’s Comparative Fault Rule Means For Your Car Accident Case
If you were injured in, or incurred damage to your vehicle in a Florida car crash, you may be wondering about the types of options you have for recovering compensation. There are actually a number of different laws in Florida that could affect your recovery, so if you or a loved one were injured… Read More »
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 »
