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Category Archives: Car Accident

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Dash Cam Footage in a Florida Car Accident Case

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Over the years, dash cam usage among drivers has surged. A dashcam or dashboard camera is a small camera that you mount on the dashboard or windshield that continuously records the road ahead, providing real-time footage of every trip. According to research, in 2023, the global dashcam market was valued at $ 4.03 billion… Read More »

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Can I Sue a Bar or Restaurant After a Florida Drunk Driving Accident?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

When a person drinks and gets behind the wheel, the consequences can be devastating. Drunk driving can cause accidents that result in severe injuries and leave victims with significant financial burdens and emotional trauma. If you were injured in a Florida drunk driving accident, a question you may have is whether you can sue… Read More »

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AccidentWitness

The Importance of Witness Statements in Car Accident Cases

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

After being involved in a Florida car accident because of the negligence of another party, you have the right to file a car accident personal injury claim and seek justice and compensation. However, to recover compensation for your injuries and damages, you must prove that the other driver’s negligence caused your injuries and damages…. Read More »

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Why and How To Keep a Journal After a Florida Car Accident

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

One of the most crucial things you can do after a Florida car accident is to keep a journal about your accident and injuries. Keeping a journal can help strengthen your car accident case. It can help protect your rights and ensure you have thorough documentation as you navigate the claims process. When an… Read More »

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Top 6 Causes of Car Accidents in Florida

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Florida roads are among the most dangerous in the United States of America. The Sunshine State has been ranked third in the U.S. for the most car accident-related deaths. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), in 2023, there were 394,865 traffic crashes in Florida that resulted in 3,495… Read More »

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What To Do After a Florida Hit-and-Run Accident

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Being involved in a Florida auto accident can be a stressful experience. The situation can be even more stressful if you are involved in a hit-and-run accident. A hit-and-run accident is an accident where the driver who caused the accident flees the scene without offering help or calling the police. In Florida, fleeing the… Read More »

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AccidentWitness

What if the Police Don’t Show Up After a Florida Auto Accident?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

After a Florida auto accident, one of the first crucial things to do is call the police. Once the police arrive at the accident scene, they will conduct a preliminary assessment of the incident and create a traffic crash report. However, sometimes, the police may be unable to show up after an auto accident…. Read More »

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AccidentClaim

How To Find Out if a Driver Has Insurance in Florida

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

In Florida, if you suffer injuries that meet a certain threshold because of another driver’s negligence, you can file a personal injury claim against the other driver’s insurance company and recover compensation. Therefore, after you are involved in an auto accident because of another driver’s negligence, one of the most crucial things to do… Read More »

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How Much Money Can a Passenger Get After a Car Accident?

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

In Florida, passengers who suffer severe injuries in a car accident due to another party’s negligence have the same right as drivers to file a personal injury claim and pursue compensation for their injuries and damages. One question passengers often ask after an accident is how much they can recover as compensation. So, how… Read More »

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Steps To Take if Your Child Is Injured in a Florida Auto Accident

By Darla K. Snead, P.L. |

Parents feel obligated to keep their children safe from harm. However, sometimes, despite all your efforts, your child can still suffer harm. One of the dreaded things that can happen in a parent’s life is for their child to get involved in an auto accident. Unfortunately, some of the auto accidents that occur in… Read More »

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