Category Archives: Auto Accidents
No Winter Weather Does Not Mean No Accidents
While the rest of the U.S. is experiencing frigid winter weather, Florida largely remains pleasant and mild, with the average December highs in Tampa hovering around the mid-70s F (21-26 C). While the weather may not be frightful, some people tend to forget that even pleasant weather can hold pitfalls, especially for active people… Read More »
Low-Impact Auto Accidents In Florida
When one thinks of a car crash, they usually imagine a high-speed wreck that leaves metal and glass everywhere, with victims being rushed to the hospital. However, the injuries that a person can sustain in much lower-impact crashes can also have serious, life-changing outcomes if proper treatment is not sought. It can be difficult… Read More »
Burn Injuries In Florida Accidents
Few people think of burns as potential injuries that can be sustained in accidents. However, they are quite common, especially in automobile accidents, and they can be devastating especially if they cover a larger portion of your body. If you have been in an accident and sustained significant burn injuries, you need an attorney… Read More »
Distracted Driving Accidents In Florida
With recent initiatives trying to curb texting and driving, it is easy to forget that any time you are behind the wheel and driving is not your primary focus counts as distracted driving. Texting and driving is decidedly dangerous (and in quite a few cases can count as proof of negligent conduct) but at… Read More »
PIP FAQ: Personal Injury Protection After A Florida Car Crash
Being in a Florida auto accident is never an easy event, but navigating the path toward compensation for your injuries can be very confusing on top of that. Every Florida driver must carry a certain amount of personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, and it is this policy that you must use to try and… Read More »
Auto Accidents & Rideshare Cars
Ridesharing companies are very new in Florida, only becoming common within the last few years. Because they have not been around very long, though, the law around rideshare car accidents is somewhat untested. If you are involved in an accident with an Uber or Lyft car, there are a few unique details that your… Read More »
Florida School Bus Crashes
School bus crashes are, on the whole, uncommon. However, they have been on the rise in Florida, and when they do happen, they can cause severe injury or death, especially since many older models still do not have seat belts installed. If you or your child has been injured in an accident involving a… Read More »
Suing An Uninsured Motorist
It is against the law to drive without the required amount of auto insurance in Florida – namely, $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, and $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage – but it is much more common than one might think. Because so many people drive without insurance, the possibility of being… Read More »
Will Florida (Finally) Repeal Its No-Fault System In 2019?
As of this writing, Florida is still one of 12 states that uses the no-fault system of auto insurance. However, there have been numerous bills introduced in the last few years to try and repeal it entirely. There are numerous critics that allege high costs and no incentive to register, and state that going… Read More »
HICFs & PIP Coverage In Florida
In Florida, when one is in a car accident, most people file claims with their personal injury protection insurer in order to have their medical bills paid. When adjusting PIP claims, insurers have used the Medicare fee schedule as a benchmark of sorts to arrive at a reasonable amount to charge for each visit… Read More »
