Car Accidents
Wrong-Way Driving Accidents
Car accidents are scary, no matter how they happen. But imagine you’re traveling down the road when you realize that there’s a car driving the wrong way in your lane — and you are both headed straight for a collision. Florida follows a no-fault system, meaning that your car insurance company will pay for… Read More »
When Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit Under the PIP Insurance System?
Under Florida law, not every car accident victim is entitled to bring a personal injury lawsuit. Florida is a no-fault state, which means that your auto insurance company will provide coverage for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other related expenses up to the limit of your policy (the minimum coverage is $10,000 under… Read More »
Accidents Involving Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
A federal class action lawsuit in California involving a Florida plaintiff claims that the enhanced autopilot system in 47,000 Tesla S 90D electric sedans is dangerously defective. The Florida plaintiff is a man from Davie named John Kelner, who bought his Tesla in December 2016. According to the complaint, these cars veer out of… Read More »
Drunk Driving Statistics and Examples
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an organization founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, two in three people will be involved in a DUI accident during their… Read More »
Accidents with an Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist
If you’re in a car accident, one of the first things you should do is ask the other driver for his or her insurance information. But what if the other driver doesn’t have car insurance? According to the Insurance Information Institute, Florida has one of the highest percentages of uninsured motorists. In 2012, Florida… Read More »
How Victim Compensation is Calculated in a Jacksonville, FL DUI Accident
When an individual is injured in a Jacksonville DUI car accident, their compensation for their injuries is calculated slightly differently than it would be in a typical Florida car accident. Depending on the severity and the nature of the victim’s injuries, and on the exact circumstances surrounding the accident, the outcome of DUI car… Read More »
Are School Buses Really Safe?
If you are like most parents, you have wondered once or twice about whether school buses are really safe without seatbelts. Though school buses are driven by only the most qualified drivers, and though school bus design has been tested over and over again to ensure that the build provides the utmost safety to… Read More »
Who Is Liable When A Car Accident Is Caused By Poor Road Conditions?
In a typical Florida car accident, it is fairly easy to determine liability, especially in rear-end collisions and right-of-way accidents. However, sometimes no one person is at fault, and instead, a pothole, lack of signage, or missing guardrails can be the cause of a serious accident or injury. In these instances, the victims of… Read More »
Beware: Drowsy Driving Accidents Increase in Numbers Each Year
More and more car accidents in Orlando, FL are the result of sleeping drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 100,000 auto accidents are the result of a driver falling asleep behind the wheel each year. Those 100,000 accidents are the cause of approximately 1,500 deaths and over 70,000 injuries. The… Read More »
What Does Personal Injury Protection Cover?
Personal injury protection insurance is not required in most states, much less available in most states. However, it is both required and available in Florida. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida drivers are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP). While PIP is required for Florida drivers,… Read More »
