It's common for individuals to suffer injuries in car accidents. The most severe only affect a small handful of motorists. A severely injured motorist may be able to recover compensation for pain and suffering, which is a type of non-economic damage. There isn't a cap...
Car Accidents
Car Accidents
Florida’s car insurance system has gaps in medical coverage
Severe injuries from a collision, like a brain injury or spinal cord injury, could cost someone tens of thousands of dollars. Even less catastrophic injuries, like broken bones, might mean major medical bills and significant lost wages. Insurance policies protecting...
What is the required car insurance coverage under Florida law?
Whether you just got into a crash or have decided to create an emergency household financial plan, looking into the details of your insurance coverage can be a smart move. Quite a few drivers make the mistake of buying the lowest amount of coverage that they can in...
What happens if your vehicle is a total loss after a wreck?
Car crashes at any speed can cause severe injuries to the occupants of the vehicles and catastrophic damage to the vehicles themselves. Many people become so fixated on physical injuries after a car crash that they don't immediately consider the financial impact of...
Protecting yourself after a hit-and-run car accident
The other vehicle seemed to come out of nowhere just before it hit you. While you and your family sit in your vehicle's seats, stunned and possibly badly hurt, you hear the other car's vehicle's screech as the driver speeds away. You have been the victim of a...
Motorcyclist fatally injured in multi-car crash
A Thanksgiving Day collision completely shut down I-95 northbound at Northwest 103rd Street in Miami last week. The accident occurred at around 2:45 p.m., when a motorcyclist was thrown from his bike after colliding with three other vehicles. The biker was riding a...
Drowsy driving can impair you, just like drunk driving
Sometimes a good night’s sleep is hard to come by, or maybe you are pulling an all-nighter on a road trip, trying to reach your destination by morning. Feeling a little tired while driving may not seem like a big deal, but drowsy driving is a very real problem on...
Driving got more dangerous during pandemic lockdown, data show
The year 2020 has prompted all Americans to think about their own mortality. That’s primarily the result of a highly contagious and sometimes-deadly virus for which there is currently no cure or vaccine. Fear of Covid-19 even led to a nearly nationwide shutdown for...
Avoid These Easy-To-Make Car Insurance Mistakes
No one enjoys getting into a car accident. Accidents risk severe injury and expensive damage to your vehicle. For many Floridians, a bad car accident could prevent them from working as they wait for repairs. If you depend on your car for work, knowing how to file a...
How can I stay safe as a passenger on a motorcycle?
Motorcycling is a fun and exciting activity to do solo, but it is even more fun to do with a friend. If you are thinking about going for a joy ride with a motorcyclist, make sure that you understand how to keep yourself safe on the back of a bike. Riding as a...