Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Florida’s Dram Shop Law
Most people realize that when someone is injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, he or she can attempt to collect compensation from the at-fault motorist. Few are aware, however, that victims of drunk driving accidents can also hold the person who sold alcohol to the intoxicated driver liable for their injuries…. Read More »
Liability for Crashes Involving Self-Driving Vehicles
Over the last few years, the number of self-driving vehicles on the road has increased at a steady rate. While manufacturers initially boasted that these types of vehicles were safer than their manually driven counterparts, as they were less prone to error, it soon became clear that even self-driving vehicles could and were involved… Read More »
Parking Lot Accidents
While most of us associate car accidents with freeways or busy intersections, the reality is that a surprising number of car crashes occur in parking lots and garages, which can pose hazards not only to drivers, but also to pedestrians. These types of collisions are especially common in busy parking lots, where space is… Read More »
Negligent Auto Repair
Auto repair shops must abide by certain industry-wide standards when they repair vehicles. While many mechanics are careful to comply with these rules and make careful repairs, others do not, and the results can be devastating. Fortunately, car owners who are injured because their vehicles were negligently repaired can recover damages from the at-fault… Read More »
Single-Vehicle Accidents
We’ve all driven by accident scenes where someone lost control of his or her vehicle and collided with a light post, median, or other object. In general, we assume that these types of accidents, which only involve a single vehicle, are purely the fault of the driver. While this is true in many cases,… Read More »
Florida Railroad Crossing Accidents
Often, when people think about train accidents, they imagine major collisions between two trains, or derailments, which occur when a train completely leaves the tracks. While these kinds of accidents do occur and usually have tragic results, the reality is that railroad crossing accidents are far more common. This is especially true in Florida,… Read More »
Distracted Driving Bill Rejected by Florida Senate
A bill introduced in the Florida Legislature that would have increased penalties for distracted driving was recently rejected by the Senate. The bill in question, known as House Bill 33, was passed by the House with only two dissenting votes and was even endorsed by the governor. Despite the high number of the bill’s… Read More »
Hit-and-Run Accidents with Uninsured Motorists
Florida law requires drivers to carry liability insurance of at least $10,000 for personal injury protection and another $10,000 for property damage. Unfortunately, despite this requirement, many drivers fail to purchase such a policy. This puts anyone else who is on the road at risk of sustaining an uncompensated injury in the event of… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused by Medical Conditions
When people think about car accidents, they often imagine a driver losing control of his or her vehicle as a result of speeding or otherwise violating a traffic law. While it is true that this type of negligent and reckless conduct does lead to thousands of car accidents every year, a surprising number of… Read More »
Dram Shop Liability
Those who are injured in accidents caused by a drunk driver can collect compensation from the at-fault party to cover past and future medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. While many people are aware of this option, few know that the injured party may also be able to hold third… Read More »
