Category Archives: Car accident
Giving a Recorded Statement After a Car Accident
In the days immediately following a car crash, you may end up receiving numerous requests for an official recorded statement, not only from your own insurer, but potentially from the other driver’s insurance company as well. This is basically a formal account of the crash, where you can give your version of the events… Read More »
Do I Need to Give a Recorded Statement After a Car Crash?
After being involved in a car accident, one of the first steps you’ll want to take is to reach out to your insurer. Within a few days, however, you may also hear from the other driver’s insurer as well and they may ask you to give a recorded statement about the accident in question…. Read More »
Hydroplane Car Accidents in Florida
With hurricane season officially upon us, Florida drivers need to use more care than ever when navigating our state’s roads, especially in inclement weather. Hydroplaning, which occurs when a vehicle loses traction on wet roads, is a particular risk in Florida, where heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions are common. Understanding the factors that… Read More »
Accident Recovery for Florida Passengers
Drivers are not the only ones who end up injured in car accidents. Passengers, for instance, are just as likely to be injured in a collision, which leaves many people wondering what kinds of recovery options they have if they find themselves in this situation. Fortunately, passengers do have rights when it comes to… Read More »
How Many Car Accidents Happen in Florida Every Day?
As one of the most populous states in the country, it makes sense that Florida also has some of the busiest roads in the U.S. Unfortunately, this makes it an extremely dangerous place for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists alike, all of whom are at risk of being involved in an accident at any time…. Read More »
Don’t Forget About Florida’s 14-Day PIP Car Accident Rule
If you drive in Florida you probably know that our state adheres to a no-fault auto insurance system. Basically, this means that car accident victims can’t file lawsuits against individuals straight out of the gate after being involved in a crash. Instead, all drivers are required to purchase Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which… Read More »
Who Has the Right of Way if Traffic Lights Lose Power in Tampa?
Hurricane season causes plenty of power outages each year, and these weather events can affect road safety in various ways. Traffic lights without power often cause considerable confusion, especially when motorists are unfamiliar with the four-way stop procedure. Who has the right of way in this situation? How do you determine who might have… 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 »