Category Archives: Car Accident
Steps To Take if Your Child Is Injured in a Florida Auto Accident
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 »
Questions To Ask Before Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer
If you suffered injuries in a car accident, an attorney can help you recover damages, including economic and non-economic damages. You must ensure you hire the right lawyer to increase your chances of recovering the compensation you deserve. But how do you ensure you hire the right car accident attorney? Before hiring an attorney,… Read More »
5 Crucial Things To Know Before Filing an Auto Accident Claim in Lakeland
After being involved in a Lakeland car accident because of another party’s negligence and suffering severe injuries, you can file a car accident claim against the negligent party and recover financial compensation. If you have never had to file an auto accident claim before, there are several crucial things you probably don’t know about… Read More »
Establishing Negligence in a Florida Auto Accident Case
An auto accident can be a life-changing event. Car accidents result in substantial medical expenses, lost wages, vehicle repair costs, pain and suffering, and many other losses and damages. Fortunately, in Florida, like in many other states, you may be entitled to financial compensation if you are involved in an auto accident. You can… Read More »
What Happens if You Are Involved in an Auto Accident With an Uninsured or Underinsured Driver?
Being involved in an auto accident can be a stressful and traumatic experience. The stress can be even greater if you are in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist. Unfortunately, the reality is that many drivers in Florida are either uninsured or underinsured. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), in 2019,… Read More »
Comparative Negligence in Car Accident Cases in Florida
When a car accident occurs, and more than one party is to blame, the principle of comparative negligence kicks in. Under comparative negligence, each party’s fault is assessed, and each party’s percentage of fault is assigned based on their contribution to the accident. Comparative negligence laws help determine how much the plaintiff is eligible… Read More »
Compensatory and Punitive Damages in Florida Car Accident Cases
It can be overwhelming to suffer injuries in a car accident. Fortunately, people who suffer car accident injuries because of the negligence of other parties may be entitled to compensation for numerous damages. Often, car accident victims in Florida are entitled to compensatory damages. Depending on the specifics of your case, you may also… Read More »
Is It Better To Settle My Car Accident Case or Go to Trial?
After a Florida car accident, you can receive financial compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other accident related expenses and losses. Often, when people think of car accident cases, they think of being on the witness stand in a courtroom. Many people assume that the only way… Read More »
How Long Will It Take To Resolve My Florida Car Accident Case?
After suffering injuries in a Florida car accident because of another party’s negligence, you can recover financial compensation from the negligent party. One of the main questions we get from car accident victims is how long it takes to resolve car accident cases and recover compensation. If you were recently involved in a Florida… Read More »
Common Mistakes To Avoid After a Car Accident (Part 2)
After an auto accident, it is crucial that you avoid making mistakes that could adversely affect your chances of recovering fair compensation from the negligent party. In this second part of the article, “Common mistakes to avoid after a car accident,” we share five mistakes to avoid after a car accident. Admitting Fault After… Read More »