If you were injured in an accident and the other driver received a ticket, what does the ticket mean for your financial recovery? This is a common question and one about which there are a number of common misconceptions. Using a Ticket as Evidence of Liability in an Auto Accident Claim First and foremost, it Learn More “Can I Use a Speeding Ticket or Texting Ticket to Prove My Claim for Compensation?”
Dealing with stadium traffic is by far the worst part of going to a Dolphins or Heat game. From Florida’s Turnpike to the MacArthur Causeway, and from the parking lot at Hard Rock Stadium to the streets around American Airlines Arena, getting in or out can be frustrating at best. Getting in an accident can Learn More “Injured Before or After a Dolphins or Heat Game? Here’s What You Need to Know”
If you have just been injured in an auto accident, there are important steps you need to take in order to protect your claim for just compensation. Even though Florida is a “no-fault” auto insurance state, and even though your insurance company is supposed to treat you fairly, the simple fact is: If you do Learn More “What Should You Do After an Auto Accident in Florida?”
While dealing with a crash involving one other driver presents enough challenges, crashes involving multiple vehicles come with additional layers of complexity. From determining who was at fault to dealing with the insurance companies, if you have been injured in a multi-vehicle accident, you will need experienced legal representation in order to protect your rights. Learn More “What Florida Drivers Need to Know about Multi-Vehicle Accidents”
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of auto accidents in Florida. While Florida’s “no-fault” insurance system means that recovering compensation for accident-related injuries often involves filing a claim under your own personal injury protection (PIP) policy, if your losses exceed your PIP coverage (which, for most people, is $10,000), then you will need Learn More “How Can I Prove that the Driver Who Hit Me was Distracted?”
In most cases, recovering financial compensation after an auto accident involves negotiating a settlement with the insurance companies. When attempting to negotiate a settlement, it is critical to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your legal rights. If you do not know what your case is worth, and if you do not know Learn More “When Should You Settle Your Auto Accident Claim?”
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, you understandably want just compensation for your pain and suffering. You are suffering the consequences of someone else’s careless mistake, and you do not deserve what you are being forced to endure. In cases involving severe auto accidents, it will often be possible to recover Learn More “When Can Accident Victims Seek Compensation for “Pain and Suffering” in Florida?”
2018 is in the books, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has finished compiling its auto accident data for the year. So, how does Miami-Dade County stack up to the rest of Florida when it comes to the risk of auto accidents and accident-related injuries? 10 Facts: Comparing Auto Accidents in Learn More “Florida Auto Accident Statistics: How Does Miami-Date County Compare?”
Drunk drivers are among the greatest risks to motorists in Florida. While we don’t have to deal with snow and ice during the holidays, government data suggest that Florida has one of the highest rates of drunk driving accidents in the nation, and studies have shown that drunk driving accidents increase during the holiday season. Learn More “The Risk of Drunk Driving Accidents Increases During the Holiday Season”
The National Safety Council (NSC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to, “eliminat[e] preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy.” To this end, the NSC publishes a variety of practical tools and resources on its website, often targeting specific safety risks during specific Learn More “National Safety Council Publishes Tips for Safe Holiday Travel”