With our level of construction and road debris, it is just a matter of time before most of us are confronted with a cracked or broken windshield here in Florida. But driving with a broken windshield can be extremely dangerous and Florida law recognizes this. Consequently, under Florida Statute § 627.7288, the state encourages anyone …
If I Was Injured in a Florida Car Accident as a Passenger, Can I Sue the Driver of the Car?
Car accidents can happen regardless of how careful we are. But when someone’s carelessness or recklessness has caused the accident, sometimes that person can be held responsible for any injuries that have resulted. When you are riding in a car as a passenger in Florida, you have the right to expect that the driver is …
Car Accidents Caused by Debris
If flying debris or obstacles in the road damage your car or cause injuries, your own insurance policies are your best hope for recovering damages, unless you can identify the source of the debris. Insurance companies advertise the fact that they are always there for you when “stuff happens,” but whenever something happens that causes …
When Can I Sue After a Car Accident in Florida?
Introduction to Florida’s No-Fault Insurance Laws Most states in the U.S. follow an “at-fault” liability model, where the insurance provider for the driver determined to cause the crash pays for all the damages stemming from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, and pain and suffering costs. However, Florida follows a no-fault model, where your …
Reckless Driving vs. Distracted Driving
Distracted driving and reckless driving can both cause accidents and lead to traffic tickets, but only reckless driving is a crime that can result in jail time. Everyone makes mistakes when driving, but what determines which mistakes are serious enough to warrant criminal charges? It usually has to do with whether the driver causes an …
How Florida Auto Insurance Laws Differ From Other States
The car insurance industry in Florida works differently than in other states. Florida is a rare, no-fault state. What that means for drivers is that their own Florida car insurance pays for their injuries. They can’t jump to a third-party claim or a lawsuit based on bodily injuries. For medical providers, patients who are car …
Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,951 people died in commercial truck accidents in 2018. Because commercial trucks are so large, they can do a significant amount of damage when they crash, and when someone dies, it’s usually not the truck driver. Only 18% of commercial truck accident deaths were commercial truck drivers. …
Car Accidents With Permit Drivers in Florida: Who’s Responsible?
Permit and young drivers are inexperienced on the road, which can lead to serious consequences in the event of a crash. While you may take extra precautions to protect yourself and your own passengers, you can’t prevent the negligent actions of others. So what happens when a permit driver causes an accident? Below we discuss …
PIP Representation for Facilities That Provide for Auto-Related Injuries
Florida is one of only 12 states in the U.S. to have no-fault auto insurance. Rather than use personal injury law to determine which party is negligent, injured parties file a claim against the insurance company to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and hospitalization. PIP law in Florida mandates that motorists pay $10,000 …
Could Florida be Enacting a No-Fault Bill?
Florida is currently a no-fault auto insurance state, but a third attempt by legislators may change that law. Most states in the country are considered tort states when it comes to auto insurance. Under tort law, when two parties are involved in a collision and one person is at fault, the injured party must file …
