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Car Accidents

Will your insurance go up just because you get into a crash?

You likely don't spend much time thinking about your motor vehicle insurance except for when your premium comes due. Otherwise, it's likely only something you think about if you need the protection you have paid for in your policy. Quite a few drivers in Florida don't...

The dangers of distracted driving

According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, over 37,000 people died in car crashes during 2017 (the most recent year with published statistics), and over 2.7 million people sustained injuries. Driving is an inherently dangerous...

What is rideshare insurance?

If you suffer an injury due to the negligent actions of a rideshare driver, you may wonder who will pay for your medical costs or other expenses since rideshare drivers are independent contractors and do not work directly for their parent companies. However, this does...

Do passing laws effectively protect bicycles?

When a motor vehicle sideswipes or doors a bicyclist, it can lead to devastating injuries for the rider of the bike. According to the NCSL, Florida is one of 32 states that requires at least a three-foot passing distance when you are driving past a bicycle. Lawmakers...

Physical therapy following a crash

Many people are injured in motor vehicle wrecks, resulting in challenges that affect them temporarily and sometimes for the rest of their lives. It is imperative for accident victims to do everything they can to recover from the crash and many benefit from physical...

Teenagers and driving risk

While getting their driver’s license is a highlight for many teenagers, it should be a scary time for other drivers on the road. Due to a number of factors, teenage drivers pose the highest risk on the road when compared to other age groups.  To help reduce the risk,...

Can you lessen your risk of being in a car accident?

Whether you are new to driving the roads of Florida or are an experienced driver who has been driving for years, chances are you would never want to be involved in a car accident if you could avoid it. While you cannot control the actions of others, your vigilance and...

Who pays for injuries in a rideshare crash?

Who is responsible for your injuries in a ridesharing accident? That is exactly the type of complex question that the courts exist to answer.  One of the problems with these types of collisions — commercial vehicle accidents, that is — is that there are so many people...

Many rideshare passengers pass on wearing seatbelts

Customers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft often go without wearing seatbelts. The practice is dangerous for the unbuckled person, for other passengers whether buckled not and for drivers. The Pew Charitable Trusts recently described how companies and...

Who pays for damage to my vehicle after a crash in Florida?

If you manage to walk away from a car crash without any broken bones, blunt force trauma or other serious injuries, you may consider yourself quite fortunate. However, just because you don't have medical expenses doesn't mean there won't be substantial financial...

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