Driving without a seatbelt is very dangerous and is illegal in Florida. Nobody’s perfect, however, and sometimes we don’t do the right thing in all circumstances. If you were injured in a car accident and you were not wearing your seatbelt, you may be concerned that you have no right to receive compensation for your […]

Americans are healthier and living longer than ever before. Elderly drivers can be found all over the roadways in Florida. Some people continue to drive even when it is no longer safe for them to do so. In general, elderly drivers are safer because they are more likely to use seatbelts, observe speed limits, and […]

We’re in the midst of hurricane season in Florida, and heavy rains are not uncommon. Anyone who has experienced bad weather on the road knows that many drivers don’t drive appropriately for the conditions. There are reasons bad weather leads to more car accidents. Drivers are obliged to always drive safely, even in inclement weather. […]

After a car accident, you may walk away, experiencing little pain, and count yourself lucky. However, days later, you may experience pain or other symptoms. Is it possible that these symptoms are related to injuries caused by the car accident? It’s very likely that they are. Due to the adrenaline experienced during a car accident, […]

No matter how much you try to plan ahead, life can throw you some curveballs. You can be driving down the street on an ordinary day and suddenly be involved in a car accident. You wonder if you should hire an attorney. While there may be some minor fender benders with no injuries that can […]

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you’re likely nervous and confused about what to do next. It can be hard, but it’s important to stay level-headed during this difficult time. There are some critical things you should not do after a car accident. Leave the Scene Leaving the scene of an accident that […]

According to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2018, more than 1.8 million people were injured in car accidents. Like the causes of car accidents, car accident injuries can vary widely. Some injuries, however, are more common in car accidents. Several factors come into play in the types of injuries seen. For instance, whether individuals were […]

When a smaller car slides under a large commercial truck or tractor-trailer, it is known as an underride collision. Underride truck accidents are the most dangerous type of truck accident. They are frequently fatal or result in devastating injuries as the vehicle sliding under the truck is typically crushed. Types of Underride Collisions There are […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day, 29 people in the United States die in a car accident that involved an alcohol-impaired driver. That is one death every 50 minutes. Drunk driving accidents can be very serious and can result in severe, catastrophic injuries and even death. What Constitutes Drunk […]

Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious crime in Florida. Yet it happens every day. A hit and run accident occurs when someone who is involved in a car accident leaves the scene without identifying themselves or anyone else involved in the accident. Tens of thousands of hit and run accidents occur in […]