Category Archives: Auto Accidents
The Legal Requirements of Passing Another Vehicle in Florida
The desire to pass another vehicle while driving can stem from many factors. We have all ended up behind a vehicle that was going slower than we wanted to be driving. And we have also all seen a vehicle that seemed to be moving erratically that we wanted to get away from as quickly… Read More »
Rural Roads Are Not as Peaceful as They Seem
Many people view a drive on rural roads to be a time when stressful thoughts of everyday life can drift away and leave tranquility behind. Whether it’s a weekend jaunt to one of Florida’s small towns, a visit to friends, or just taking the opportunity to cruise along and enjoy the scenery, the appeal… Read More »
Understanding How Your Personal Injury Resulting From a Car Accident Can Affect Your Life
We are all aware that car accidents happen and we all know that injuries often follow. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, more than 395,000 car accidents happen every year in the state of Florida. Further, in 2017 alone, there were over 166,000 crashes that resulted in injuries. However, a person who is… Read More »
Is Saying Sorry After a Car Accident an Admission of Guilt?
The Sunshine State was recently ranked 13th on a list of worst states for drivers due to what experts say is a combination of fair driving quality, high driving costs, and moderately safe conditions for driving. While there may be reasons for these bad driver rankings, saying sorry doesn’t quite cut it if you’re… Read More »
Four Killed in Christmas Day Head-On Collision
Four people were killed in a head-on auto accident on Christmas Day, according to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the FHP, a man in a Buick was in the wrong lane when he was traveling on State Road 70 by Lake Placid and ran into a vehicle that was in the correct… Read More »
Six People Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Gainesville
Six people, including five children, as well as a man from Albuquerque were killed in a multi-vehicle crash that involved a church van and two semi-trucks outside of Gainesville. Police say a semi operated by Steve Holland was northbound when his truck veered left and struck a car driven by Robyn Rattray. Both the… Read More »
Who Is Responsible for Passenger Injuries in a Car Accident?
When you think about a car accident, you likely think about the drivers of the vehicles involved. But what happens to the passengers in an accident if they suffer an injury? Do they have the same rights as the driver to recover damages from the driver that is at fault? If so, what about… Read More »
Man Dies After Being Struck by Police Officer Cruiser
A 34-year-old died after being struck by a sheriff’s deputy cruiser while stopped at a red light. Gloria Boccio, a deputy for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Department, failed to stop and crashed her cruiser into the back of the truck, killing the driver. The truck hit two other cars that were also stopped at… Read More »
Plywood Flies Through Windshield of Woman’s Car Traveling on I-95
A Florida woman is thankful to be alive after having a sheet of plywood slice through her windshield while traveling on I-95 near Rockledge. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the plywood fell from the bed of a truck that was traveling down the highway and then went through the windshield of a Honda that… Read More »
What Are My Options If I’m Involved in an Accident and the Other Driver Isn’t Insured?
If you are involved in a car accident, one of the first things you think of is whether the other driver has insurance to cover your damages if they were at fault. Although the state of Florida requires all drivers to obtain a minimum amount of insurance coverage, many are still underinsured, have no… Read More »
