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 […]
Category: Car Accidents
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 […]
If you are entitled to financial compensation for injuries you sustained in a car accident in Florida, you need to file your claim before you run out of time. If you don’t file your claim before you run out of time, you will lose the ability to seek the financial […]
Tire blowouts can cause serious accidents. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident involving a tire blowout, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses. But, in this scenario, seeking the compensation you deserve might not involve filing […]
Were you injured in an accident during the holidays in Florida? If so, you are not alone. Residents and visitors alike regularly suffer injuries during the holiday season, and, in many cases, these injuries result from accidents that could (and should) have been avoided. If someone else is to blame […]
Statistics from a variety of sources show that serious car accidents in Florida tend to increase in the winter months. That happens in other states, too, such as Alaska, where brutal winter weather can quickly make roads impassable. But why would it happen in a place where the weather is […]
In Florida, filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company after a car accident generally requires proof that you suffered a “significant” or “permanent” injury in the crash. If none of your injuries qualify as significant or permanent, then you will typically be limited to filing a claim with […]
If you’ve been involved in an accident, making informed decisions will be critical for protecting your legal rights. This includes making an informed decision about whether to talk to an attorney. If you have an accident claim, do you need to hire a Florida auto accident attorney? Or, is it […]
