Category Archives: Car Accident
What Happens If You Are Hit By An Uninsured Driver In Florida?
Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough, but discovering that the other driver does not have insurance can make the situation even more overwhelming. You might be wondering how your expenses will be covered or what your options are moving forward. If this has happened to you in Florida, understanding the general… Read More »
Dashcams And Digital Alibis In Auto Accident Cases
In auto accidents, insurance carriers are optimizing their “blame-shifting” algorithms to find even a 1% sliver of fault they can pin on you to reduce your payout. In a “modified comparative negligence” state like Florida, if they can trick a jury into thinking you were 51% responsible, you get exactly zero dollars. At Madonna… Read More »
Proving “Actual” Damages: Why Florida Courts Now Only Care About What You Paid, Not What You Were Billed
You just spent three days in a Florida hospital after a car accident. You open your mail to find a stack of invoices totaling $60,000. Naturally, you assume that $60,000 is the baseline for your personal injury claim. You think, “The hospital says I owe this, so the person who hit me should pay… Read More »
Should You Accept The Insurance Company’s First Settlement Offer After An Auto Accident?
You’ve just been in a car accident. Your vehicle is damaged, your body aches, bills are piling up; so much happening already. And, on top of this, the insurance company calls with a settlement offer. A settlement offer after an auto accident sounds tempting: cash in your hand, case closed, no more hassles. But… Read More »
1 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Panama City
Car crashes can be deadly, especially when multiple vehicles are involved. Injuries can range from broken bones to head trauma to death. One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash in Panama City. The fatal accident occurred on the afternoon of May 21 at Highway 231 and Highway 20…. Read More »
Man Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash in Pensacola
Car accidents can happen in a variety of ways. They can involve just one vehicle or multiple vehicles. They may involve pedestrians or animals. They can be caused by road hazards, such as potholes, ice, snow and downed trees. In some cases, they are caused by loss of control, with the driver hitting trees,… Read More »
Florida Woman Falls Asleep at Wheel With Beer Can, Charged with DUI
When a driver is accused of drinking and driving, they can sometimes prove that they are sober or below the legal limit. Defending yourself against a DUI charge, however, is very difficult when police see you in a vehicle with a beer can in your hand. This was recently the situation that a Florida… Read More »
2 Killed, 2 Injured in Arcadia Crash
A car accident is no laughing matter. Such an incident can lead to catastrophic injuries and even death. Head-on crashes can be especially dangerous. A recent head-on accident in Florida killed two people and injured two others. The fatal crash occurred just after midnight on October 12 in Arcadia. A person in a pickup… Read More »
Man Dies in Solo-Vehicle Crash in Polk County
Car crashes can happen at any time—even when driving on a routine route. You don’t have to collide with another vehicle. Sometimes just one vehicle is involved in a crash, and sometimes solo-vehicle accidents are even deadlier than ones involving multiple vehicles. Sadly, that was the case for a Florida man, who recently died… Read More »
Traffic is Down in Florida, But Speeding is Up
The coronavirus pandemic has caused sickness for more than 1.6 million Americans. For many, it has even led to death. It has also caused millions of Americans to lose their jobs. Businesses have shut down. Schools are operating on distance learning for the time being. Another effect of COVID-19 is less traffic. While this… Read More »