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The Role of Dash Cam Footage in Florida Car Accident Claims

The Role of Dash Cam Footage in Florida Car Accident Claims

Two of the most important tasks when a car accident claim is being filed is to determine liability and to prove it. Doing so can help a claimant be successful in obtaining the financial compensation they require for their losses. There are many types of evidence that can be helpful in a car accident claim including pictures, police reports, doctor’s notes, medical treatment, and video footage.  Dash cams are cameras that can be placed on a dashboard or onto the [...]

Steps to Take After a Dog Bite Incident in Florida

Steps to Take After a Dog Bite Incident in Florida

Whether it is a dog that you know or one you are not familiar with, dogs sometimes bite, and for many different reasons. If you were the victim of a dog bite incident in Florida the ordeal may have left you in immense pain and terrified. Dog bites can cause permanent damage and disfigurement and they can also be lethal. Despite dogs being America’s favorite pet, there is no doubt that dogs can and do, bite. Each day in [...]

Understanding Comparative Negligence in Florida Auto Accidents

Understanding Comparative Negligence in Florida Auto Accidents

It is essential to determine liability when filing a personal injury claim. Liability details what party is responsible for what actions and to what extent they are responsible. For example, if the driver of Car A falls asleep at the wheel and slams into Car B infront of it, Car A  would be responsible for causing the crash. In this scenario, Car A may be fully liable for causing the car accident.  Though, not all personal injury events are that [...]

Tips to Avoid a Crash During the Holidays

Tips to Avoid a Crash During the Holidays

The holiday season brings many things including family and friend get-togethers, decadent meals and lavish parties, and a lot of shopping. Whether one is shopping for gifts or food for a feast, there is much to do when the holidays hit from Thanksgiving through the New Year. During the holidays though, with everything going on, it can be very easy to become preoccupied with all that there is to do. As a result, it can be much harder to concentrate [...]

Most Common Personal Injury Claims after the Thanksgiving Holiday

Most Common Personal Injury Claims after the Thanksgiving Holiday

If you are prepared, packed, and ready to head out and travel to see loved ones and friends, then you are not alone during this Thanksgiving holiday season. Your focus may be only on the good times you are looking forward to with others and considering all of the things you have been grateful for all year. The last thing you may be thinking about is being injured in an accident caused by negligence. But, just because the holidays [...]

Staying Safe While Traveling in Florida for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Staying Safe While Traveling in Florida for the Thanksgiving Holiday

If you are preparing to hit the road and travel to see loved ones and friends for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, and you live in Florida, you are in good company. There are going to be an estimated more than three million Floridians that will be doing the same thing for the holiday season. It is important to remember that with so many roadtrippers driving around the state, prioritizing safety should be at the top of mind. The AAA indicates [...]

3 Ways to Get Your FHP Report after a Florida Car Accident

3 Ways to Get Your FHP Report after a Florida Car Accident

If you were in a car accident in Florida, you may find that it is beneficial to obtain your Florida Highway Patrol accident report. This report will include a case number and detail all the information regarding your accident. You can use this report as a part of the information and evidence that you have to file a personal injury claim for compensation. The report also acts as documentation of your accident which can be helpful when you contact [...]

Florida's Updated Move Over Law for 2023

Florida’s Updated Move Over Law for 2023

There are certain times when you are driving that you may have to move over a lane. Florida’s Move Over law indicates that drivers must look for a safe time to move over one lane when there are any stopped law enforcement, emergency, sanitation, utility, tow trucks, or wrecker vehicles. Additionally, when there are maintenance vehicles or construction vehicles with warning lights, drivers also must move over a lane. The reason that the move-over law was created and updated was [...]

Are Free Consultations with Personal Injury Lawyers Really Free

Are Free Consultations with Personal Injury Lawyers Really Free?

If you live in Florida and someone else’s reckless actions cause an accident that results in your injuries, you may be able to hold them accountable for paying for your expenses related to the injury accident. A personal injury claim is the method where a civil dispute can be remedied and when successful, the individual who files the claim may be paid compensatory damages, or money for their financial losses. Every personal injury claim is different but it is [...]

Can Signing a Waiver in Florida Prevent You From Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Can Signing a Waiver in Florida Prevent You From Filing a Personal Injury Claim?

Living in Florida, there is almost no end to the exciting activities that one can engage in. However, everything comes with risks, which is why many times, if you decide you are going to take part in a particular activity, you are likely going to have to sign a waiver before you participate. Waivers can help companies waive liability in the case that someone is hurt, therefore avoiding the risk of being sued. However, waivers must be written appropriately and [...]