Firm Blog: Car Accidents

If you’ve never had a personal injury claim before, you may not know what the process involves. Below are the top 10 things you should know before filing a personal injury claim in FL. Personal Injury Suits Protect Your Rights and Interests Suffering injury in an accident or other incident that was caused by someone […]

In today’s world, rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber have become the norm. Uber has approximately 91 million active users throughout the United States. Lyft has about 30 million riders across the country. It’s no surprise that Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations throughout the country. With our beautiful temperatures, pristine beaches, […]

Did you suffer injuries from a pedestrian accident? You may have questions about your rights to financial compensation for your injuries and losses. Fortunately, injured pedestrians can recover compensation. Keep reading to find out how. Pursuing Compensation from Your Own Insurance Florida requires car insurance policies to offer personal injury protection (PIP). This covers medical […]

An estimated 2.9 billion people are active on Facebook all over the world. Even those who don’t want to create an account can still check out users with public profiles. Facebook and other social media apps are a great way to stay connected to your family and friends, but they may have an unexpected consequence […]

Drivers took notice of a new initiative to reduce traffic deaths this week. FDOT and Law Enforcement Launch “Operation Southern Slow Down” From July 18th to the 23rd, state and local law enforcement agencies in Florida as well as the southeastern states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, in collaboration with the National Highway […]

Getting into a car accident is never convenient. But, at least if it happens when you’re in your hometown, you know where to go for medical care and who to contact for help. Navigating a car accident while on vacation in an unfamiliar city or state can make the process even more overwhelming. Learn what […]

You may notice your auto insurance rates increase after being in a car accident. This is because car insurance companies consider drivers with prior accidents to be a higher risk. A previous car accident may also lead to difficulties when filing a claim for a new one. You may be asking, “Can a previous car […]

Florida is full of carnival and theme park entertainment attractions. In addition to the big-name parks in Tampa and Orlando, many cities also host their own smaller carnivals. Taking the children to a carnival with rides and snacks can be a great way to spend a weekend. What happens when your child is injured at […]

There are a few things that you should do following a car accident in Florida including: 1. Stop Florida law requires that you stop at the scene of an accident. Regardless of the extent of the damages, pull over and evaluate everyone’s condition. Be sure to call for help if anyone needs immediate medical care. […]

If bystanders happened to see the car accident that you were involved in, their statements and recollection of what happened in the crash can serve as important evidence if you later choose to pursue a claim for compensation. Below are some examples of questions that you may want to consider asking when gathering witness statements […]