Category Archives: Car Accident
Were You Hurt In A Hit-And-Run Accident?
Hit-and-run accidents increase over the summer months, along with speeding, drunk driving, and the number of young and inexperienced drivers on the road. While all car accidents can be a huge headache and cause major consequences for those injured, hit-and-run accidents are in a category of their own. For many drivers, a hit-and-run accident… Read More »
Is Florida An At-Fault Or No-Fault Accident State?
Car accidents are a massive headache, often literally, as well as figuratively. One of the biggest stressors following a car accident is determining liability and getting the coverage that you need. In an effort to side-step this process, Florida is one of only a handful of states to adopt a no-fault process. This is… Read More »
What If Someone Else Gets In An Accident While Driving My Car?
You may not think anything of letting your significant other borrow your car to run an errand, but you’ll be thinking a lot if you find out they got into an accident on their way. Car accidents are stressful under any circumstance, but not knowing whether your policy will cover an accident because someone… Read More »
Boca Raton Bus Accidents
Bus drivers are responsible for dozens of lives every day, which is why they are held to a higher standard of care than other drivers on the road as common carriers. If you have been injured in a bus accident, or as the result of a pedestrian-vehicle collision, you likely suffered serious injuries as… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Florida Personal Injury Settlements Involving Minors
The most common resolution for a personal injury claim is a negotiated settlement, either directly with the defendant or–as is more often the case–with their insurance company. From a legal standpoint, a personal injury settlement is just like any other contract that binds both sides to its terms. But what if the victim of… Read More »
What Are Some Common Mistakes Florida Residents Make In Personal Injury Cases?
When an accident occurs, the victim often does not have time to stop and carefully think about what steps to take next. That is why you need to educate yourself before something happens. If you’re ever involved in an accident, here are some common mistakes to avoid if you later plan to pursue a… Read More »
Pedestrian-Vehicle Accidents
An astounding 7,000 pedestrians were killed just last year due to being hit by vehicles. That means that approximately one pedestrian every 75 minutes dies due to a vehicle collision. These accidents are devastating, and they only continue to increase. If you are a pedestrian who has been seriously injured by a vehicle, there… Read More »
Were You Injured Because Someone Was Texting While Driving?
Most drivers do their best to drive safely on roads and highways, which is why it can be especially frustrating when someone ignores traffic rules designed to keep other drivers safe. If you have been injured due to a distracted driver who was texting on the road, you may be struggling to pay your… Read More »
What Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
Car accidents can be catastrophic, both physically and financially. In Florida, there are over 3,000 fatal car accidents every year. If you are lucky enough to survive, there is likely a long road to recovery and a large stack of medical bills waiting for you. The cost of a car accident where injury occurs… Read More »
Why You Need To Prove Both Liability And Damages In A Florida Personal Injury Case
There are two key elements of any personal injury case: liability and damages. If you are the plaintiff, you must not only show the defendant caused your injuries, you also need to explain what those injuries were. Indeed, many personal injury cases are tried solely on the issue of damages after the defense concedes… Read More »
