Category Archives: Car Accidents
Medical Billing Issues After A Car Crash
After you have been in an automobile accident, the last thing that you want to worry about is paying your medical bills, especially if your injuries are severe. Florida’s auto insurance system restricts the ability of the average consumer to bring suit against someone, but at the same time, sometimes your insurer (who you… Read More »
Texting & Driving In Florida
It is generally accepted nowadays that texting and driving a car is inherently dangerous, and can lead to serious accidents. However, not every state’s law has caught up with this common knowledge, which means that it can be easy to get confused if you are on the road a lot. Know the statistics, and… Read More »
Driver Fatigue & Car Accidents
There are many different causes for auto accidents, and many different actors at whose doors they can be laid. However, one that does not often get discussed is the issue of driver fatigue. For both auto drivers and commercial truck drivers, fatigue is a factor that often gets ignored or pushed aside with the… Read More »
Florida Spring Brings Rain … And Wet Roads
Spring in central Florida has brought steady rain, as spring in the Sunshine State often does. While many Floridians are used to rain, many are not, and even those who think they’ve seen it all can get lulled into a false sense of security about how to drive in constant precipitation. Wet pavement is… Read More »
To Settle Or Not To Settle After A Car Crash?
When you have been in an auto accident, sometimes all you want to do is heal, rather than focus on legalities and paperwork. In those situations, a settlement can look very appealing – however, it is important to evaluate any settlement offer through a wider lens, given that insurance companies are rarely altruistic. Sometimes… Read More »
Should I Give a Statement to the Insurance Company After a Car Accident?
Even safe and attentive drivers can still end up in a major car accident. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are nearly 400,000 traffic collisions reported in Florida each year. Following a crash, injured victims should expect to receive a phone call or a letter from an insurance company representative…. Read More »
What Are “Non-Economic” Damages?
When you have been injured and decide to try and bring a personal injury suit for your medical bills, it is important to understand that the law requires you to specify the nature of your damages. Certain damages are tangible, and can be itemized just by checking lists. Others are more subjective and difficult… Read More »
Misconceptions About Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage
Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system is based on every driver carrying personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, which in theory, can pay their bills in the event of an accident. However, quite a bit of misinformation abounds when discussing PIP coverage, what it does, and what each driver who carries it is entitled to. If… Read More »
What Is The “Move-Over” Law?
Given the chronic congestion on Florida roads, traffic safety is an issue that is perennially up for discussion and education. While obviously, the majority of people try to drive in a defensive manner and be safe on the roads, there are some occasions in which they may simply not be aware of a law… Read More »
Distracted Driving Accidents In Florida
Florida highways are busy and high-risk, and unfortunately, they are made more risky by people who do other things besides drive when they are behind the wheel. Distracted driving is by no means unique to Florida, but on Tampa’s busy roads, with Tampa’s levels of tourism, there are factors present that might cause more… Read More »
