If you have been seriously injured in an auto accident, understanding your legal rights is important. This starts with understanding the terminology involved in your case. Understanding the terminology will help you make informed decisions—and help ensure you do not unknowingly leave any money on the table. Keep reading to […]
Category: Car Accidents
Driver negligence is the leading cause of auto accidents in Florida. Driver negligence can take many forms, and some constitute violations of Florida law. If you were injured by a driver who broke the law, does this mean you are entitled to financial compensation? Find out from an experienced Florida […]
As a car accident victim in Florida, you have clear legal rights. This is true regardless of whether you are a Florida resident or you are visiting from out of town. But protecting your legal rights after a car accident on vacation can be challenging, and this makes it important […]
Preliminary data from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department reveal some encouraging accident trends in Leon County and others that warrant concern. The Department tracks statistics on reported traffic accidents involving pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and larger vehicles, including cars and trucks. The data is broken down by county. […]
If you have been injured in a car accident in Florida, the decisions you make now could impact your life for years to come. This includes your decision about whether to hire an attorney. While many people are hesitant to speak with an attorney after a car accident, the reality […]
When you get injured in an auto accident, seeking compensation for your repair bills, medical bills, and other losses generally means dealing with the insurance companies. Unfortunately, this is usually much more difficult than it should be. The insurance companies put their interests first, and they use a variety of […]
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that there are over 100,000 hit and run crashes in our state each year. Approximately 250 people are killed each year by hit-and-run drivers, and four times as many suffer serious injuries. Less severe injuries number in the tens of […]
Dashcams can provide very effective evidence in car accident lawsuits. The footage can show how someone’s irresponsible actions caused the collision and demonstrate that your actions did not contribute to the accident. But this video footage cannot be used to help your case if the court treats it as inadmissible. […]
Most of us are familiar with the concept of the “black box” recovered after airplane crashes. The box contains information that helps investigators determine the causes and effects of the crash. What we are not used to is the idea of carrying a similar black-box device on our wrists every […]
As driverless cars become an increasingly common sight on Florida’s roads, accidents involving these cars are becoming a growing concern. If you have been injured in an accident involving a driverless car, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and you should discuss your legal rights with an experienced Florida […]
