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Many Floridians who have caused automobile accidents and had personal injury claims brought against them have wondered why those claims were even allowed to be brought since Florida is considered to be a “No-Fault” state.  Unfortunately, many citizens incorrectly assume that because Florida is a “No-Fault” state, they can’t be […]

Because I am a personal injury lawyer who represents injured victims, I am often asked by friends and family about insurance issues. One of the questions I am most frequently asked is “how much automobile insurance do I need?”  Well, like most questions of an attorney, the answer is “it […]

As I approached the two “18 wheelers” this morning, one in the lane to my right and the other in the lane to my left; I must confess trepidation. You understand, splitting two semi-tractor trailers is unnerving. But I have done it before. No big deal. Until I looked up […]

The latest cell-phone statistics are in, and they don’t bode well for drivers. The National Safety Council has reported vehicle crashes that involve the use of mobile devices by motorists have increased for the third consecutive year. About 27 percent of all accidents on the road occur when drivers are […]

How much uninsured motorist coverage do you have? Most people can’t answer this question.  It is very important that you know the answer because if you are badly hurt in an auto accident it may be the only source to look to for payment of extensive medical bills and lost […]

How many times have you been driving down the road and had a semi unexpectedly come into your lane of travel? I suppose we all know to be on our toes when we’re passing trucks on the highways, but you may have wondered why this happens and also why it […]

No matter how little the damage or how insignificant the injury, an automobile accident is a stressful occasion. There are a few critical things to do if any car accident occurs. Print this list and keep in your glove compartment as a part of your “important papers”.   CALL 911 […]

Over two years have gone by since the Florida legislature, with the shepherding of Gov. Rick Scott, passed amendments to the Florida PIP (No-Fault) auto insurance statute. Adding the “emergency medical condition” to the auto insurance-lexicon was perhaps the most noticeable change. Unless a Florida driver has a diagnosis of […]

Nissans Made Between 2004 and 2006 Added to List Nissan upped the ante in the Takata airbag investigation by adding another 45,000 vehicles to a recall list that now exceeds 17 million U.S. cars and trucks. The reason: An injury to a female driver in a 2006 Sentra, whose airbag […]

Agency Moves to Preserve Automobile Recalled Inflators The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking Takata to task for reportedly failing to provide agency-requested information related to an airbag default in vehicles that has been linked to possibly six deaths and hundreds of injuries. Takata is facing a daily fine […]