Car accidents can result in serious and often life-threatening injuries. While some injuries are immediately apparent and easily noticeable, others may not be as obvious and can go unnoticed for days or weeks after the accident. Let's look at some of the injuries that...
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What to do when the at-fault driver in Florida is uninsured
When you get into an accident in Florida, your insurance company should pay for your injuries and car damages per your policy terms. However, if you sustained significant injuries or property damage that exceeded your cover, you can claim the insurance company of the...
Common causes of truck accidents in Florida
Trucks are a vital part of the American economy, but when they are involved in accidents, the results can be catastrophic. It's important to understand the common causes of truck accidents so that we can do our best to avoid them. Distracted driving There are three...
Facts about auto accident burn injuries in Florida
If you get injured in an auto accident, the injuries you sustain can be very serious. One of the most common types of injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents is a burn injury. Common types of burns in motor vehicle accidents Thermal burns are a type of burns...
Why you can still get car accident compensation even if you are partly at fault
One thing that might keep you from fighting for maximum compensation after a major auto accident is that you suspect you contributed to the crash. You might have heard that unless the other driver is 100 percent to blame for what happened, you cannot sue for personal...
Protocols to follow after a crash
Car accidents are often chaotic events that occur with little or no warning. However, understanding what to do after an accident may enable you to stay calm and make good decisions in the aftermath of a traumatic situation. At a minimum, Florida law requires you to...
How is fatigued driving like impaired driving?
There are many factors that can cause car accidents in Florida. One of them is fatigued driving, which has been likened to impaired driving. There are various reasons for this comparison. How fatigue affects driving According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Handling an accident with a reckless driver
A driver is behaving recklessly when they are consciously or unmistakably disregarding others' safety in the way they're driving. Understanding how reckless drivers are defined under Florida law helps when determining your options in regards to seeking compensation....
Negotiating with auto insurers
Car accident victims in Florida may find themselves dealing with serious injuries and the resulting medical costs. Auto insurance, both liability and uninsured motorist coverage, could provide the monetary settlement capable of covering most or all financial losses,...
Shockingly high fatality rate for pedestrians in 2021
An average of slightly more than 20 people a day were struck by a vehicle and killed in the U.S. in 2021. This was the highest number of deaths in a single year in the last four decades, which is enough to give Florida pedestrians pause. This shocking information...