Personal Injury
What Should You Do If The At-fault Party’s Insurance Company Denies Your Personal Injury Claim?
After suffering injuries in Florida in an accident because of another party’s fault, you might think that recovering compensation will be easy. But the reality is that the process of recovering compensation after filing a personal injury claim against an at-fault party’s insurance company can be quite complicated. This is especially true if yours… Read More »
Driving While Using Social Media Is A Dangerous Distracted Driving Behavior
Billions of people across the globe are active on social media, with a good number of these people being social media addicts. Usually, you will find social media addicts using social media everywhere, including in their cars when driving. Unfortunately, using social media while driving is the newest deadly trend. The use of social… Read More »
Risky Behaviors Pedestrians Engage In That Increase The Risk Of Accidents
According to the National Safety Council, pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. This is because pedestrians do not have any meaningful protection. If an accident happens between a vehicle and a pedestrian, usually what follows is death or severe injuries. In Florida, many pedestrian accidents happen because of driver negligence. For example, pedestrian… Read More »
Arm And Elbow Pain After A Florida Car Accident
Unfortunately, even when wearing a seatbelt, a car accident can still result in serious injuries. The reality is that, as much as seatbelts are designed to keep you safe in the event of a crash, there is only much a seatbelt can do to prevent your body, especially your arm or elbow, from sustaining… Read More »
Is Jaywalking Unlawful In Florida?
Jaywalking accidents are a serious and fatal problem in Florida. While there are states that have jaywalking laws and consider jaywalking illegal, the rules are not so clear in Florida. Some people assume that jaywalking is illegal. But is this habit really unlawful? Defining Jaywalking Before answering the question, “Is jaywalking unlawful in Florida?”… Read More »
Liability In A Florida Roundabout Accident
According to FDOT, there are about 300 roundabouts on local roads throughout Florida. It is believed that roundabouts improve overall safety mainly because they improve traffic flow. However, the reality is roundabout accidents happen quite a lot in Florida. Many drivers in Florida do not know what to do while driving in a roundabout…. Read More »
What Is Considered A Reasonable Person In An Injury Case?
If a jury reviews the facts of your personal injury case, it will rely on the “reasonable person” standard to determine if the defendant was negligent. In other words, if a jury reviews the facts of your case, it will consider the question, “Would a reasonable person have acted in the same way the… Read More »
I Was In An Accident With A Truck That Was Driving In The Left Lane. Can Trucks Drive In The Left Lane In Florida?
If you were in a Florida truck accident with a truck that was driving on the left lane on a highway, you might be wondering if trucks can drive on the left lane in Florida. So, can they? The Florida Department of Transportation enforces strict truck lane restrictions. For decades, regulations involving the left… Read More »
Auto Accidents That Happen During A Downpour
Drivers in Florida owe other road users a duty of care. This means that Florida drivers are expected to take precautions to drive safely at all times. Indeed, bad weather can be cited as a factor in an auto accident. However, the reality is that bad weather does not excuse the fault of motorists… Read More »
Headaches After A Car Accident
It is not uncommon to suffer headaches after a car accident. Often, headaches after an auto accident resolve themselves within a short time. However, some headaches after a car accident indicate a severe injury. It is crucial that you see a medical professional if you are experiencing headaches after an auto accident. A medical… Read More »
