Car accidents are extremely stressful events, and they can leave a driver unsure of what steps they should, or can, take next. However, the most important step that a driver can take after a car accident is to seek medical attention. After seeking medical care, the following steps may be taken: Check on all involved […]
Sometimes both parties in an accident fail to act in a reasonable manner. This is not always apparent at the time of the accident. That is why it is so important for a driver to not admit fault in an official statement. For example, a driver might become injured after they rear-end another vehicle during […]
While most drivers on the road have auto insurance coverage, some drivers do not. Further, some drivers do not have adequate coverage in the event that they are responsible for moderate to severe property damage and injuries. If you are hit and injured by a driver who is uninsured or underinsured, and you do not […]
Florida’s Minimum Insurance Requirements Florida law requires drivers to carry a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 in property damage liability (PDL). Moreover, Florida is also a no-fault state, meaning that after a car accident, regardless of who is at fault, each driver’s own insurance coverage pays for medical expenses and […]
In 2017 alone, there were over 32,000 truck-related accidents on Florida roads. And each year, the numbers have been gradually increasing. In the majority of cases, truck accidents involve a collision with smaller vehicles, like cars, vans, and motorbikes. Due to the larger size of the truck, the collision usually causes serious injuries and severe […]
Drive on any road in Florida, and trucks are visible seemingly around the clock, day and night, every day of the week. Commercial trucks play a vital role in the economy of Florida, as well as across the United States. Still, they are also associated with a fair number of accidents each year. Every year […]
In Florida, there is an average of nearly 40,000 trucking accidents each year, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Accidents involving trucks are not benign; trucks are big and powerful, and when they collide with another vehicle, the outcomes are usually not good. Each year, thousands of people are seriously […]
When an accident occurs involving a truck (semi, big rig, commercial truck), the truck driver will always claim it wasn’t their fault. And, in almost every case, the trucker will blame the other motorists. The reason for denying liability is that in most trucking accidents the other party usually suffers life-threatening injuries and extensive property […]
A head-on accident occurs when the front of one vehicle crashes into the front of a second vehicle. Often, head-on accidents are particularly severe. For example, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that the fatality rate for head-on accidents was as high as 56 percent. According to the report, passengers and drivers had a […]
What are my legal options after my loved one has died in a car accident? Thinking about legal options after a loved one has tragically passed away in a car accident is a difficult step to take. A family may be unsure how to emotionally and financially deal with their loss. Further, filing a lawsuit […]
