Recovering Damages From Accidents With Uninsured Drivers
Here's a fact: Florida ranks 14th in having the worst drivers in America with 189 DUI arrests and 18 collision deaths per capita in 2020 alone. As bad as it sounds, it's actually an improvement from 2016 when Florida topped the same chart. Here's another fact: Florida has also ranked the sixth-worst state in the nation for uninsured motorists, with [...]
What Are My Rights as a Florida Motorcycle Passenger?
Every year, many people sustain injuries due to a motorcycle passenger accident. Most of the time, this leads to a lot of hospital fees relating to recovery. According to the state's highway department, authorities in Florida report over nine thousand motorcycle-related casualties every year. The harmful effects of a motorcycle crash cannot be understated. Surgeons and doctors report that brain [...]
Can My Attorney Get Video Footage of My Accident?
Following advancements in technology, you can now get camera footage of your car accident and use the recording to prove negligence when filing for compensation. Smartphones, security cameras, and home surveillance systems have made it possible to capture everything on tape. If you happen to be a victim of a car accident and you are wondering whether your lawyer can [...]
How Seatbelts Prevent Injuries
While the number of deaths and injuries arising from car accidents has significantly reduced over the years, there are still thousands of people who lose their lives every year. In the past, the leading cause of road accidents was poor vehicle safety features, but that’s not the case anymore. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), half the [...]
Can a Dash Cam Help You Following an Accident?
People are turning to video as a way to capture what happened in their car accident. Dash cams are increasing in popularity as a small investment can pay off when you need evidence to back you up in a lawsuit or insurance claim. Dash cams are a small-sized video camera that can be mounted to the windshield or the dashboard. [...]
Why Delayed Pain After a Car Accident Can Be Serious
Car accidents usually have devastating effects on their victims. You may need urgent medical attention or long-term medical care, depending on the severity of your injuries. Even so, some people may be lucky enough to come out of car accidents without a scratch. However, proper screening should be done to detect any internal injuries and to reduce the chances of [...]