Category Archives: Auto Accidents
The Importance of Keeping a Car Accident Journal
While it is true that proving fault for a collision is largely dependent on evidence from the scene of the accident, including photographs and police reports, some of the most convincing proof can come from the parties themselves. Keeping a car accident journal after a crash can, for instance, make all the difference when… Read More »
Proving Fault in a Failure to Yield Accident
While we may like to think that everyone on the road is familiar with Florida’s traffic laws, the number of accidents occurring in the state indicate that this is unfortunately, not the case. Many drivers, for instance, are unfamiliar with the rules regarding who has the right-of-way and what that entails. To learn more… Read More »
Using Camera Footage for Your Car Accident Claim
For many people who are involved in car accidents, it is clear who was responsible for the crash. Demonstrating liability, however, isn’t always easy and can sometimes lead to time-consuming litigation. Usually, the best way to resolve this kind of dispute is to present evidence that clearly demonstrates fault. In many cases, the most… Read More »
New Laws Would Reform No-Fault Auto Insurance in Florida
Florida uses a no-fault auto insurance model, which means that all drivers are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance and to use those policies to cover accident-related costs, regardless of who caused the crash. While designed to help lower insurance costs and discourage people from filing frivolous civil claims in court, many… Read More »
Pregnant Women Face More Risks When Involved in Car Accidents
Being involved in a car accident is usually the last thing on a person’s mind when they get into a vehicle. The reality, however, is that many of us will be involved in collisions at some point in our lives and while the injuries resulting from these crashes can be severe, they tend to… Read More »
Can I Recover Compensation for a Minor Car Accident?
Just because a person’s accident is described as minor does not mean that he or she won’t suffer from serious injuries. Fortunately, how much a person can recover after a car accident depends primarily on the severity of the injuries sustained by the victim and not necessarily the extent of the property damage caused… Read More »
Can I Prove Fault for an Accident Through Vehicle Damage?
A wide range of evidence is often required to determine how a car accident occurred. This could include everything from video recordings to eyewitness accounts. Fortunately, even in cases where this evidence is not available and the parties don’t agree on what happened on the day of the accident, an injured party is not… Read More »
Can Expert Testimony Help with My Car Accident Case?
In some cases, proving fault in a car accident case is relatively simple. It is not uncommon, however, for an injured party to face obstacles, whether from the other driver or an insurer, when it comes to establishing what actually happened in a crash. In these situations, having an expert on your legal team… Read More »
How are Lost Wages Calculated After a Car Accident?
Many of those who are injured in car accidents are unable to work for weeks or even months after their collision. In some cases, a person’s injury may even be so severe that he or she will be unable to work at all, even when finished with treatment. In recognition of the fact that… Read More »
Proving that Your Accident Was Caused by a Speeding Motorist
While a wide range of driving habits can and do cause car accidents on a regular basis, some are notorious for being especially dangerous. Speeding, for instance, is recorded as being involved in around one-third of all car accident fatalities over the last 20 years. Speeding continues to be a problem for drivers in… Read More »
