Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Driver Involved in Child’s Death May Not Be Charged
Friends and family of 14-year-old Clay County student Gianna Asencio gathered recently for a vigil to mourn the young girl’s tragic death. According to police reports by the Florida Highway Patrol, at 6:40 a.m. Gianna was attempting to cross Eagle Harbor Parkway near the intersection of Woodlake Drive on her way to her bus… Read More »
Social Media Photographs Allowed in Civil Discovery
On January 7 of this year, the Florida Appellate Court handed down a very important opinion that states that social media photographs are not protected from civil discovery because individuals have little or no privacy rights to information that they have posted on social media sites. The court reasoned that photographs were an important… Read More »
Beware of Auto Defects
When purchasing a car, rarely do the buyers remain concerned about the possibility of a defective auto part in their new vehicle. Sadly, however, faulty car parts not only exist, but are rather common and can lead to serious problems. In recent years, we have heard more and more about recalls and defects in… Read More »
Do Not Let Drinking and Driving Ruin Your Holidays
With the holiday season officially upon us, many weekends are bound to be spent at family get-togethers, work holiday parties, and social gatherings. While this usually means good times spent with ones you love, good foods, maybe some special presents that you have been hoping for all year, it also means the almost inevitable… Read More »
Takata Airbag Recall To Go Nationwide
Initial Takata Recall Many Florida motorists should be already be aware of a massive car recall involving vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. A variety of auto brands and vehicle models have been impacted and the recall quickly ballooned into the largest automotive parts recall in the history of the American auto industry. The recall… Read More »
Understanding The Difference Between Uninsured And Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Florida Auto Insurance Basics Florida is a no-fault insurance state and drivers are required to purchase automobile insurance that is known as PIP (personal injury protection benefits). If the policyholder is involved in an accident, PIP coverage provides for medical related costs and some other expenses associated with the victim’s recovery. Florida state mandates… Read More »
Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe on the Road
Despite improved driver education and extensive safety features on new cars, car accidents are still the leading cause of fatalities for teenagers between the ages of 14 to 18. This year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration designated the week of October 19th to be National Teen Driver Safety Week. The NHTSA hopes to… Read More »
Is Texting While Driving in Florida Considered Careless or Reckless?
It’s important for all drivers in Florida to understand the difference, in terms of legal liability, between what is deemed as careless vs. reckless driving. In the Sunshine State, there is a crucial legal difference when it comes to designating a driver’s actions as either careless or reckless. The difference is serious in terms… Read More »
