People often consider sobriety, text messages and speed as factors in auto wrecks. Another element that deserves more recognition is the presence of an unsecured dog. Driving with loose tail-waggers creates a problem everywhere. That said, 56 percent of all Florida...
Car Accidents
Florida’s pure comparative negligence law
The vast majority of traffic accidents in Florida and around the country are caused by some sort of human error, and sometimes more than one driver is at fault. In Maryland, North Carolina, Alabama, the District of Columbia, and Virginia, drivers who are injured in...
What if I get into an accident with someone else’s car?
If you get into an accident while driving someone else's car, it is essential to take specific steps to protect yourself and the car owner. Communication with the car's owner will help prevent legal problems. Do not panic after a car accident with someone else's...
Consequences of reckless driving in Florida
Reckless drivers harm thousands of people in Florida annually. Florida statute 316.192 defines reckless driving as any action by a driver that puts others at risk. If convicted, the charge stays on your record for 75 years. A driver can be fined up to $500 the first...
What to do if you are hit by a negligent driver in Florida
Getting involved in a car accident in Florida can be the most unnerving experience one could ever have. Besides the fatal injuries you might sustain, the trauma, which may last for years, can prevent you from leading a normal life. If you've been hit by a negligent...
How you can show exactly what happened in a car crash
Determining fault after a motor vehicle collision can be a complex process. Police officers have to talk to everyone involved in a motor vehicle collision and also interview any witnesses to determine what caused the crash. If everyone tells the truth, the process of...
What should Florida drivers know about no-fault coverage?
Car insurance rules confuse people, in part because they are different in every state. If you didn't attend driver's education in Florida, you may not fully understand how the insurance system here operates even though you have a Florida policy. Even those who have...
Injuries that typically occur after a car crash
If you are involved in a car accident that takes place in Florida, you may experience a variety of injuries. For example, you may receive cuts, scratches or other minor abrasions after making contact with seats, windows or other surfaces inside of the car. You may...
Road deaths spiked in 2021
Car accidents are unfortunately a regular occurrence in Florida and around the country. Sadly, an uptick in crashes in 2021 resulted in more road deaths. Why did car accidents increase? In 2021, there was a notable increase in car accidents. Around 43,000 people were...
Make sure to steer clear of aggressive drivers
Aggressive drivers are more dangerous than drunk drivers, causing as much as four times more traffic fatalities. And two-thirds of the country’s traffic fatalities have links to this same group of short-tempered and volcanic people behind the wheel. These are some of...