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The Dangers Posed by Road Hazards

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Most car accidents, whether they involve two or more vehicles, a vehicle and a pedestrian, or a vehicle and a cyclist can usually be attributed to human error, which could include everything from falling asleep at the wheel or violating a traffic law to driving while intoxicated. However, a surprising number of car accidents… Read More »

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Florida’s Dram Shop Law

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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 »

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Liability for Crashes Involving Self-Driving Vehicles

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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 »

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Distracted Driving Bill Rejected by Florida Senate

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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 »

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Hit-and-Run Accidents with Uninsured Motorists

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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 »

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Proving that Your Crash was the Result of Distracted Driving

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Although most people know that distracted driving causes a significant number of car accidents every year, few are aware of how often they actually occur. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), distracted driving causes around one in five car crashes. This is also true for Florida, where the… Read More »

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The Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine

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Thousands of car accidents occur on Florida’s roads and highways every year. In many of these cases, the driver’s insurer will cover all injuries and financial losses caused by the accident. However, this coverage may not apply if the vehicle isn’t owned by the person who was driving at the time of the crash…. Read More »

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Delayed Crash Injuries

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Some accident-related injuries reveal themselves immediately. A passenger who sustained a severe laceration when she hit her head on the window, for instance, would notice the injury right away and seek medical attention. Unfortunately, not all injuries manifest at the time of the accident. In fact, some injuries, such as whiplash and concussions are… Read More »

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How do I Prove that My Medical Bills and Lost Wages are Related to a Car Accident?

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Florida is a no-fault insurance state, which means that car accident victims are required to seek compensation for their losses from their own insurer, regardless of who was at fault. However, there is an exception for accident victims who suffer serious injuries as a result of a crash. A key component to this type… Read More »

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What is My Duty of Care When Turning Left?

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How and when Florida drivers can make left turns is strictly regulated by state law and when drivers fail to comply with those rules they not only put others at risk, but can also be held liable for their actions. If you were injured in an accident because another driver turned left improperly or… Read More »

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