Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Creating a Road Trip Checklist
With the spring and summer holidays approaching, many people are starting to plan family vacations and summer road trips. While planning these trips may primarily require making hotel reservations, coordinating travel with friends and family, and packing, those who expect to spend a significant amount of time on the road this summer should also… Read More »
Property Damage Car Accident Claims
Some car accident victims are lucky enough to avoid serious injury after a collision and many even walk away from their accidents without a scratch. Those who find themselves in this situation may be wondering whether they can still file a claim for the property damage they sustained in an accident. While it’s true… Read More »
Most Common Causes of Distracted Driving
Driving safely requires many things, including careful planning, compliance with traffic laws, and anticipating danger. One of the most important aspects of safe driving, however, is staying focused on the road. In fact, distracted driving results in more than 1,000 injuries every day in the U.S. and is reported as being a factor in… Read More »
Florida’s 14-Day Car Accident Law
Under Florida law, motorists who have been injured in car accidents are required to seek medical care within 14 days of their collision. Those who fail to take this step could end up missing out on the chance to recover compensation for their accident-related losses, so if you were recently injured in a car… Read More »
What You Should Know About Car Accident Police Reports
Florida motorists who are involved in car accidents often have questions about the importance of the police report drafted at the time of the crash. These documents can play a critical role in determining fault for a collision, but can be difficult to obtain, so if you or a loved one were recently injured… Read More »
Florida Driveway Accidents
Although many people consider their driveways to be a safe zone, as traffic will typically be slow-moving and take the form of either backing out or pulling into the yard, the reality is that driveways can be extremely dangerous. In fact, driveway accidents occur at an alarming rate across the country and even more… Read More »
Claiming Lost Wages After a Car Accident
The financial burden of being involved in an accident can be overwhelming for victims who may be required to pay off mounting medical debt and repair or replace their vehicles, all while trying to heal after an injury. This can be particularly daunting for those whose injuries are so severe that they are required… Read More »
Proving Fault in a Car Accident
Although Florida is a no-fault insurance state, it is possible for car accident victims to recover compensation for their losses when an insurance policy will not cover all of their related expenses. However, proving that someone else’s negligence caused a car accident can be a complex process, so if you were recently injured in… Read More »
Florida’s New Distracted Driving Law Goes Into Effect
Late last year, Florida legislators passed a new law that forbids drivers from manually typing letters, numbers, or symbols into a wireless communication device to text, email, or send instant messages while driving. Additionally, drivers are prohibited from using their wireless communication devices in a handheld manner in any way when in a school… Read More »
Sustaining a Soft Tissue Injury in an Accident
It is often easy, after being involved in an accident, to ignore signs of muscle stiffness or bruising. These types of symptoms, however, should not be overlooked, as they could be evidence of a serious muscle strain, torn ligament, or other soft tissue injury, which can cause a significant amount of pain for accident… Read More »
