Category: Auto Accidents
What Is a Common Carrier Accident Under Florida Law?
February 8, 2024
Auto Accidents
A common carrier accident under Florida law involves for-hire, publicly available transportation. Examples are public buses, Metrorail services, and private taxis. If you have been harmed in an accident involving a common carrier in Florida, you have important rights. Our …
Read More >Florida Left Lane Laws
February 8, 2024
Auto Accidents
Florida left lane laws are supposed to control the flow of traffic on Florida roads. Left lane laws apply to trucks and passenger cars. However, some left-lane laws apply just to trucks and can be violated before a serious trucking …
Read More >How Do You Exchange Insurance Information After a Crash?
February 8, 2024
Auto Accidents
After a traffic crash in Florida, you may exchange information immediately with the other driver, get the information from a traffic collision report or use an exchange of information form. The requirements and options depend on whether injuries resulted from …
Read More >What If My Medical Bills Exceed Policy Limits?
February 8, 2024
Auto Accidents
If your medical bills exceed policy limits, you may pursue compensation through a legal claim against the defendant. You may look for other motor vehicle insurance policies, and health insurance coverage or negotiate for medical care at reduced rates. Call …
Read More >When Does a Car Accident Go to Court in Florida?
February 8, 2024
Auto Accidents
Many car accident victims have no experience in the legal system. The thought of going to court for a car accident may sound daunting. Victims often wonder about the process of getting their compensation and whether they’ll have to go …
Read More >How Long Do You Have to Report a Car Accident in Florida?
February 8, 2024
Auto Accidents
When a car accident occurs, you need to know what happens next. In addition to seeking medical attention, if there is any possibility of injury, there are reporting requirements. Drivers involved in a crash need to know how long they …
Read More >What Are the Odds of a Fatal Car Crash in Florida?
February 8, 2024
Auto Accidents
Car crashes claimed the lives of 3,552 people in Florida in 2022. It’s a large number – and it’s on the rise. You may wonder about the odds of a fatal car crash in Florida. The team of Coral Gables …
Read More >Hit and Run Insurance Claims in Florida
February 8, 2024
Auto Accidents
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that nearly 25% of traffic crashes are hit and runs. The penalties for hit and run are harsh – the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act, Florida Statutes § 316.027 imposes …
Read More >Who Is Liable for a Fatal Truck Accident in Florida?
February 8, 2024
Auto Accidents
When a truck driver is to blame for a fatal accident, your family has legal rights to full compensation for what you lost. Money cannot bring your loved one back, but it can compensate your family and help you get …
Read More >Who’s at Fault in a Multiple Rear-End Collision?
February 8, 2024
Auto Accidents
You may remember the concept of “intervening cause” from your law school torts class. The idea is that, in certain cases, a negligent actor may get let off the liability hook if some distinct force or action is the sole …
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