As a general rule, you should not give a recorded statement to an insurance company concerning a motor vehicle accident without the advice of an attorney. Insurance companies can use this statement against you to deny your claim. They can ask questions worded in such a way that they trap or trick you into responses Learn More “I Was Asked for a Recorded Statement. Should I Give it?”
You should never sign a release without first consulting with a lawyer. Before signing a release, you have the opportunity to discuss it with a lawyer to make sure that your interests are protected, it’s your right. Insurance companies approach injured persons immediately and offer a quick settlement. However, that settlement doesn’t consider the injured Learn More “I Was Asked to Sign a Bodily Injury Release. Should I sign?”
Yes you may but your vehicle will have a salvage title. In Florida, once an insurance company determines that your car is a total loss, you have the option to either transfer title of the vehicle to the auto insurance company or have repairs performed to the vehicle and obtain a salvage title from the Learn More “Can I Keep My Car if the Insurance Company Declares it a Total Loss?”
GAP insurance is not required in Florida but it may be a condition to financing or leasing an auto. GAP may be purchased from the dealer, the finance company or auto insurance company. Gap insurance helps pay off your auto loan if your car is totaled or stolen and you owe more than the car’s Learn More “What is GAP Insurance and Do I need It?”
A vehicle is a total loss (or totaled) if any of the following apply: The vehicle cannot be safely repaired Repairs would cost more than the vehicle’s estimated value The damage meets your state’s total loss guidelines, florida is 80% A car is deemed a total loss under Florida law when the cost to repair Learn More “What Happens When My Car is a Total Loss?”
Most personal injury settlements are not taxable: Compensation for physical injury, emotional distress due to physical injury, medical expenses, and lost wages due to physical injury are not taxable. If you’ve been injured in an accident, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately. For a free case evaluation, call the Miami Legal Firm at 305-265-2265
Yes, Non US Citizens or non US residents can file a claim for personal injuries. Tourist, visitors and undocumented immigrants are allowed to file personal injury claims and lawsuit just like a US Citizen. An individual’s resident status is generally irrelevant to file a claim. The same thing applies in the filing of a personal Learn More “I’m Not A Legal Resident of the U.S. Do I Still Have Rights?”
Under Florida law, drivers are only required to carry two types of auto insurance. In order to comply with Florida’s requirements, drivers only need to carry: Personal Injury Protection (PIP) – All drivers must carry $10,000 in PIP coverage. This is coverage that helps cover your medical expenses and lost wages regardless of who was Learn More “What Insurance Coverage Should I Carry?”
The time frame varies based on factors such as the severity of the injuries, the length of medical treatment, liability and the overall complexity of the case. The attorney will try to reach a settlement with the insurance carrier. If a settlement cannot be agreed to within a reasonable time, then a lawsuit will be Learn More “What Does it Cost to Hire an Accident Attorney”
Identify the Company that Owns or Leases the Commercial Vehicle to file a claim against them as well as against the driver of the vehicle Determine What Caused the Crash, While driver negligence is the most common factor, vehicle defects, inadequate vehicle maintenance, road defects, and various other issues can cause accidents as well. If Learn More “What if I Get Hit by a Commercial Vehicle?”