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01 Dec
4 Ways to Obtain Compensation After a Drunk Driving Accident in Florida

4 Ways to Obtain Compensation After a Drunk Driving Accident in Florida

Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is incredibly dangerous both for the driver and any passengers they have in their car, as well as all others who share the road. Every year throughout the United States, thousands of people suffer fatal injuries due to drunk driving incidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every day there are approximately 32 people that die in drunk driving crashes across the country. This means that approximately every [...]

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24 Nov
Tips To Stay Safe During the Thanksgiving Holiday

Tips To Stay Safe During the Thanksgiving Holiday

The holiday season has officially begun with Thanksgiving upon us. While looking forward to seeing friends and family, eating good food, and shopping for deals during Black Friday are all festive events to be excited about, staying safe is incredibly important. Every year there are thousands of injuries and deadly accidents that take place during the Thanksgiving holiday, and many of these will not have to occur if certain precautions are taken. Reviewing the following safety tips may help [...]

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22 Nov
Follow-up Care Can Improve Outcomes for TBI Sufferers

Follow-up Care Can Improve Outcomes for TBI Sufferers

When the brain is disrupted inside of the skull and smashes against it, the brain can sustain trauma. Traumatic brain injuries can result from many life events, including sports injuries, violent events, or unintentional injury accidents like car accidents. In some situations, traumatic brain injuries have the potential to cause lifelong permanent harm. This is because recovery from brain injuries can vary depending on how extensive the damage is and where the damage is located. For example, according to [...]

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17 Nov
PIP Time Limitations After a Florida Car Accident

PIP Time Limitations After a Florida Car Accident

In the state of Florida, drivers are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) automobile insurance coverage. Under Florida car insurance law, this means that drivers must at least have $10,000 of medical and disability coverage with $5,000 in death coverage. Since Florida is a no-fault insurance state, when an accident happens, and medical care is needed, a driver in Florida will make a claim against their own PIP coverage for compensation. However, if a victim of a car [...]

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15 Nov
Roads in Tampa Where Trucks Are Not Allowed to Drive in the Left Lane

Are Large Trucks Allowed to Use the Fast Lane in Tampa?

If a large commercial truck hits a smaller vehicle, chances are that injuries will result. Commercial trucks and semi-trailers are huge vehicles that can cause catastrophic damage to other vehicles when they are involved in collisions. There are many states in the nation where commercial trucking is quite prevalent. Florida is one of those states with a significant truck industry presence, meaning that drivers on the roads in Florida are often going to be driving next to large trucks. When [...]

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10 Nov
Dangers of Car Accidents for Pregnant Women

Dangers of Car Accidents for Pregnant Women

Anyone that is involved in a car accident can feel overwhelmed and scared and these emotions can be especially elevated if they are injured. For women who are pregnant and involved in a car accident, this may cause the greatest feelings of terror because of the potential unknown damage that may have been done to their babies. Car accidents for pregnant women can not only put the safety and life of the woman in peril, but they also put [...]

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08 Nov
Florida Car Accident FAQ

Florida Car Accident FAQ

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department reported that in 2021 there were well over 400,000 car accidents across the state. These crashes resulted in 3,737 deaths and 252,973 people injured. Car accidents in Florida are a serious problem and if you or a loved one plans to drive in the state, it can be helpful to understand what happens after a car crash and what Florida car accident laws are. Each state in the nation has its own [...]

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03 Nov
How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Car After a Crash

How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Car After a Crash?

The victims of car accidents often suffer several damages and losses after such an event. The more catastrophic a car accident is, the greater the damages typically are. Medical expenses are some of the highest costs that victims of car accidents who sustain injuries face, but property damage, like fixing a car, can also be quite pricey. Furthermore, these are only two of the damages a person can suffer. Missed wages and pain and suffering may also negatively impact [...]

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01 Nov
Will Your Personal Injury Suit Be Made Public

Will Your Personal Injury Suit Be Made Public?

Car accidents can cause serious injuries and death and these incidents happen far too often throughout the United States. In the state of Florida, car accidents happen so often that in 2020, Florida was number three for most deadly car crashes reported only behind Texas and California. That year, there were 3,331 deaths from collisions on the road. Due to the state’s large population that is continually growing, as well as attractive amenities for tourists, there are many vehicles [...]

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27 Oct
5 Questions An Attorney Will Use to Determine a Slip & Fall Case

5 Questions An Attorney Will Use to Determine a Slip & Fall Case

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere there are hazards and obstacles on an entity’s property. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises maintained and to address issues when they are present so that others who enter are not injured. If a property owner fails to fix issues with their property or is negligent with the management of their property, and this leads to a person entering into it and falling, the resulting damages that a person [...]

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