Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Who Pays the Medical Bills After a Car Crash?
One of the first things that car accident victims think about is how they will cover the cost of treating their injuries. The short answer to this question is that the driver’s PIP insurance will cover related medical expenses. However, this coverage will only apply up to the limits of a policy, which can… Read More »
Wrong Way Driving Crashes
While all car accidents are potentially dangerous for those involved, certain types of collisions are particularly well-known for almost always have catastrophic results. Wrong way crashes, which occur when a vehicle traveling in a direction against the legal flow of traffic, collides with a vehicle traveling in the proper direction, for instance, tend to… Read More »
The Most Dangerous Roads in Florida
Florida has become one of the most popular destinations in the country for everyone from retirees and college students to tourists and business owners. Over the last few years, however, the influx of visitors and residents has resulted in increased congestion on many of the state’s busiest roads. This, combined with poor road planning,… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused by Right-of-Way Violations
There are some traffic rules that are universally understood. Red traffic lights, for instance, indicate that a driver must come to a full stop. Similarly, drivers should always avoid passing in no-passing zones, and should be careful not to roll through stop signs. Some traffic laws, however, are less clear. Understanding who has the… Read More »
Determining Responsibility for Multi-Car Accidents
Road congestion has become an unavoidable part of life in Florida. Unfortunately, heavy traffic also comes with an increased risk of collision, often between more than two vehicles. The injuries sustained in these kinds of crashes tend to be severe, as they force victims to sustain multiple impacts, rather than a single collision, which… Read More »
Engaging in Post-Accident Physical Therapy
Those who are involved in car crashes and other accidents may engage in a number of different strategies to help assist with the recovery process and ease their pain. Many accident victims, for instance, must undergo surgery and take specific medications. Some injured parties, however, also attend physical therapy in an effort to return… Read More »
Common Car Accident Myths
Most of us won’t be lucky enough to avoid being involved in a collision at least once in our lives. Unfortunately, misinformation can make these experiences, which already tend to be frustrating and frightening, even more difficult to navigate. In an effort to help Florida car accident victims avoid typical pitfalls, we’ve included a… Read More »
Who is Liable for Accidents Involving Florida Emergency Vehicles?
We all know that when an emergency vehicle approaches with its sirens going and lights flashing, that we need to make our way to the side of the road as quickly and as safely as possible. However, this is not always possible, in which case, a person could end up in a collision with… Read More »
Recovering Damages After a Collision with an Uninsured Driver
Despite the requirement that all drivers carry a minimum amount of liability insurance, an alarming number of Florida drivers fail to obtain insurance. In fact, Florida is reported as having the highest percentage of uninsured motorists in the U.S., with nearly 30 percent of motorists in the state lacking coverage. Unfortunately, this means that… Read More »
How do Juries Apportion Fault in Personal Injury Cases?
Some car accidents are clearly the fault of only one party. If, for instance, someone ran a red light and the other driver wasn’t speeding, wasn’t distracted, and was otherwise following all traffic laws, the first motorist would undoubtedly be found responsible for the entirety of the accident. It is not uncommon, however, for… Read More »
