Category Archives: Car Accident
What it Means if Your Car Is Totaled
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, first responders recently had to airlift a 65-year-old man to a local hospital after he was found semi-conscious in his car, which was totaled in the crash. The man apparently lost control of his vehicle while on the northbound ramp of I-75 to westbound I-75 in Weston,… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Parking Lot Accidents
Most of us are likely aware that despite our best efforts, we could find ourselves involved in one of Florida’s many car accidents while traveling along one of the state’s scenic roadways. However, in contrast with collisions that occur while a vehicle is traveling, accidents can actually occur while a car is not moving… Read More »
Talking to the Police After a Car Accident
It is essential to contact authorities by calling 9-1-1 any time you find yourself involved in a car accident. In fact, Florida law actually requires that you contact law enforcement in many contexts. And in addition to the necessity of summoning them to the scene, the way you speak to a law enforcement officer… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Red Light Running Accidents
As reported by a news outlet, three people were rushed to the hospital recently with severe injuries after a Dodge Ram 2500 crashed into them while sitting at a red light. The Panama City Police Department has asserted that the victims, one of whom is a minor, were inside of a northbound Kia SUV… Read More »
Responding Appropriately to Hit and Run Accidents
According to Local 10 News, a 31-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a hit and run on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach that was caught on camera in May. Authorities have asserted that the female victim was crossing Collins Avenue near the Fontainebleau hotel when a white Mercedes hit her, sending the… Read More »
Adjusting to Florida Car Accidents in the Time of Coronavirus
If you’ve hit the road lately, you’ve probably noticed that parking in downtown areas is easier, that the air may seem cleaner, and that you are surrounded by less cars even as the Sunshine State has begun reopening. Multiple news outlets have confirmed that this isn’t your imagination – as of March there were… Read More »
Why You Should Take Notes After an Accident
After being involved in one of Florida’s substantial numbers of car accidents, writing down the details is probably the last thing on your mind. Between the shock and adrenaline of the collision, it is understandable if your mind is racing and you are having trouble thinking about what to do next even if it… Read More »
The Dark Side of Nighttime Driving
The Orlando Sentinel recently reported that a 22-year-old Kissimmee woman died in a recent nighttime accident after the car she was riding in lost control and crashed. The young woman was a passenger in a car driven by her husband around midnight when it veered off a curved road and slammed into a tree… Read More »
Brake Failure Accidents
Most of the mechanical features on our cars work quietly in the background and are something that most of us don’t give much thought to on a day to day basis. However, while we take features like our brakes for granted, we also expect them to work perfectly when they are needed and this… Read More »
Understanding and Protecting Your Rights After a Car Accident
Unfortunately, the scenic highways and roads here in the Sunshine State are also home to hundreds of thousands of car accidents each year. If you happen to find yourself involved in one, it is helpful to understand what you should do to preserve your rights and legal options in the coming days. Legal Options… Read More »
