Category Archives: Car Accident
Are Police Reports Important in Car Accident Cases in Florida?
Following a car crash, it is advised to call the police and wait for their arrival to obtain a police report. But what role do police reports play in auto accident cases in Florida? What is a Police Report? After you call 911 and report your crash in Lakeland or other parts of Polk… Read More »
Who Will Pay Your Medical Bills After an Auto Accident in Florida?
Car accidents that involve serious injuries can entail hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. For the majority of Floridians, paying medical bills out of pocket would be a herculean task, especially when those costs are stemming from an unexpected auto accident. So, who will pay your medical bills following a car crash… Read More »
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim in Florida?
If you were hurt in a car crash, it is critical to seek medical assistance and receive proper treatment, determine liability in your accident, and file insurance claims. If necessary, you may have to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. Recovering damages is a complex experience for anyone involved in a… Read More »
Unsafe Lane Change Accident in Florida: Who’s at Fault?
Changing lanes is a basic driving activity that all motorists do when driving. However, “basic” does not necessarily mean safe. Unfortunately, a motorist may switch lanes in an unsafe and illegal manner, which can lead to car accidents. But who is at fault when merging or changing lanes causes a vehicle crash? You may… Read More »
Are You At-Fault if You Get into a Car Accident Without a Valid Driver’s License?
Under Florida law, all motorists must have a valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. Driving on a revoked or suspended driver’s license or driving without a valid license entails serious penalties in the state of Florida. But is a driver automatically at fault for a car accident if he or she… Read More »
How to Determine Fault in Vehicle-into-Building Accidents in Florida?
Crashes into buildings might not be as common as collisions involving cars, yet they cause an estimated $200 million in annual costs related to personal injury and property damage claims, according to Ameriprise. Fact: Each day, there are about 60 vehicle-into-building accidents across the United States. According to the Storefront Safety Council, such crashes… Read More »
MO FOG MO PROBLEMS and MO ACCIDENTS! FOUR THINGS YOU MUST DO WHEN FOG CONTRIBUTES TO YOUR CAR ACCIDENT
I’m going to liberally steal a phrase from one of my favorite artists, the Late Notorious BIG, when you are in Florida the Mo Fog, the Mo Problems, the Mo Accidents. I was driving from Tampa to our Lakeland office to prepare for depositions in Winter Haven when I hit some serious fog on… Read More »