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Hit and Run Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Florida’s cities are growing at an unprecedented rate, which has led to more vehicles on the roads than ever. Unfortunately, this has also resulted in an increase in accidents not only between vehicles, but between motorists and pedestrians. Many of these accidents end up being categorized as hit and runs, with the at-fault driver… Read More »
Medical Documentation From Your Florida Bicycle Accident
While Florida’s weather and lovely views attract cyclists of all experience levels, the benefits of cycling can quickly become overshadowed by the risk of accidents. This is especially true in Florida, which regularly tops the list of one of the most dangerous states in the country for cyclists and pedestrians. For those who are… Read More »
Your Neck Pain Could Be Evidence of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Neck pain is one of the most commonly reported symptoms experienced by car accident victims and could be the result of everything from damage to the nerves and tendons to trauma to the muscles in the neck. For instance, physical damage to the nerves caused by the sudden movement of the neck forwards and… Read More »
Which Florida Cities Report the Most Car Accidents?
Florida regularly ranks as one of the most dangerous states in the country for road users, as it is no stranger to serious car accidents. In fact, according to the Department of Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV), there were 394,945 collisions in our state in 2023 alone. Alarmingly, these car crashes resulted… Read More »
Sustaining a Neck or Back Injury in a Rear-End Collision
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as many as 30 percent of all car accidents take the form of rear-end collisions. Unfortunately, injuries in these kinds of accidents are relatively common and often affect the occupant’s neck and back. Rear-end accidents are almost always the result of driver negligence and in… Read More »
Tips for Handling Insurers After a Florida Car Accident
While Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system was technically put in place to help simplify the process of financial recovery after an accident, the reality often ends up being much different. Collecting compensation, even from one’s own insurer, can be complicated, which is why accident victims are so often encouraged to work with an attorney… Read More »
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death lawsuit is a type of civil action that is brought by the surviving family members of an accident victim who lost his or her life because of someone else’s careless, reckless, or intentional actions. These types of legal claims attempt to hold at-fault parties accountable for their wrongful actions, while also… Read More »
A Guide for Obtaining Camera Footage for Your Florida Car Accident Case
For those who are injured in car accidents, video footage, whether from traffic, security, cell phone, or dashboard cameras could end up being the clearest and most objective proof of their right to compensation. Obtaining footage, however, especially traffic camera recording, after a car crash is rarely a straightforward process and often requires the… Read More »
What is Behind the Surge in Car Accident Fatalities in the U.S.?
The U.S. has seen a staggering rise in the number of fatal car accidents over the last few years. For instance, the number of fatal car crashes went up by more than 16 percent, from 36,835 to 42,795 between 2018 and 2022 alone. These alarming statistics have led to renewed interest in the cause… Read More »
Is There a Limit to How Much a Person Can Recover in Personal Injury Damages in Florida?
“Damages” is a legal term used to describe a financial award that accident victims can receive from the at-fault parties who caused their injury. There are two main types of damages: compensatory and punitive, with the former being awarded to compensate accident victims for their financial losses, like their medical bills, lost wages, and… Read More »