Category Archives: Car Accidents
When Does Fault Matter In Auto Accidents?
Most of us grow up learning that if something is our fault, we should be the one to bear any cost or accept any ire for it happening. However, this is not always the case when it comes to law. There are some occasions where fault is immaterial – where in theory, both participants… Read More »
Auto Accident Claims In A No-Fault State
Most of the time, when someone is in a car accident and is injured, they will file a lawsuit against the other driver to seek compensation for any injuries they suffered. However, it is not so simple in Florida, because Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that most of the time, auto accident claims… Read More »
Interstate 4 Named Most Dangerous Highway In The Country
2018 saw two data tracking companies investigating dangerous highways, only to determine that the most hazardous per mile is Interstate 4, which starts in Tampa and travels northwest to end in Daytona. Teletrac Navman, a GPS company, conducted a study with federal data and found that I-4 had the highest fatality rate per mile… Read More »
FAQ On PIP: Questions On Personal Injury Protection Coverage
Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that most car accident cases are disposed of in working with insurers, rather than going to trial. In order to perpetuate the no-fault system, each driver is required to carry a certain amount of insurance coverage. This insurance is called personal injury protection (PIP). In theory, one simply… Read More »
How To File A Florida Personal Injury Suit
If you are injured in an accident, most of the time you will simply rest, recuperate, and move on. However, if you are injured due to the negligent actions of another person, you may want to file a personal injury suit. A personal injury suit seeks compensation for both medical bills and expenses like… Read More »
PIP Claim Denied – What Now?
When you are in an auto accident in the state of Florida, your medical bills are supposed to be paid by your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. Sometimes, however, your insurance company or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may find ways to deny your claim, out of either a good-faith or… Read More »
Psychological Injuries After Accidents
When people discuss a car crash or other type of accident, most of the focus is on the physical injuries that the victim or victims sustained (if any). However, it is not at all uncommon for car accident victims to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) afterward, and very often, this serious condition goes almost… Read More »
Insurance & Uninsured Motorist Claims
Florida has historically had elevated numbers of drivers on the roads with little or no car insurance, despite the state’s no-fault law requiring them to carry certain amounts. This can be a bit scary for drivers because if you are in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist, you may wind up with… Read More »
How To Stay Safe On The Road During Snowbird Season
Every winter, Florida plays host to between 700,000 and 1,000,000 temporary residents, referred to as “snowbirds” since they are fleeing cold temperatures up north. While snowbirds provide an often welcome boost to the Sunshine State’s real estate and tourism industries, they can sometimes cause problems as well. This is especially evident on the road,… Read More »
Aggressive & Distracted Driving On Florida Roads
Florida has thousands of auto accidents every year, with some being attributable to weather, to poorly maintained roads, or simply to bad luck. However, a large proportion of these crashes is caused at least in part by poor driving, most notably either driving distracted or driving too aggressively. If you have been injured in… Read More »
