What Are My Rights as a Florida Motorcycle Passenger?

2022-01-19T21:37:51-08:00August 10th, 2021|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

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 trauma is common in these types of incidents, often due to a lack of protection to the head. In Florida, policies relating to compensating injured passengers operate differently than cases relating to single riders. Reparations may be demanded from multiple parties at hand, bringing justice to the passenger.   What are Florida's laws for motorcycle passengers? There is no doubt that there are risks associated with riding a motorcycle. These vehicles may be [...]

Can My Attorney Get Video Footage of My Accident?

2021-10-18T17:13:47-07:00April 29th, 2021|Categories: Auto Accident|Tags: , , , |

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 get camera footage of the crash, then the simple answer is yes. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you obtain video footage of your crash as this might make the difference in your lawsuit. Here are a few points that you need to know about getting video footage for your car accident.   Types of Cameras That Might Have Captured the Accident Recordings by witnesses or bystanders at the scene of the [...]

How Seatbelts Prevent Injuries

2021-04-29T21:48:28-07:00April 15th, 2021|Categories: Auto Accident|Tags: , , , |

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 people who die from road crashes each year don’t have any safety restraints at the time of the accident. To put it in context, the number of reported deaths from motor vehicle accidents in 2019 was 36,096. Out of these deaths, thousands of lives could have been saved by simply wearing seat belts!   Laws on Wearing Seat Belts Like every other state, Florida has comprehensive seat belt safety laws geared towards protecting the [...]

Can a Dash Cam Help You Following an Accident?

2021-03-31T02:48:09-07:00March 31st, 2021|Categories: Auto Accident, Florida Law|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

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. The majority of cameras record what is going on in the vehicle's front area and will record once a vehicle's in gear. Advanced models may also be capable of recording interior video/audio, rear facing video, rear view display, or even streaming on the Internet. When considering a dash cam for your vehicle, remember that the video will capture everything regardless of who is at fault. However, knowing that does give you incentive to avoid [...]

Why Delayed Pain After a Car Accident Can Be Serious

2021-03-16T05:24:51-07:00March 16th, 2021|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , |

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 developing accident-related complications in the future. A delayed medical examination may not only affect the victim’s health but also the compensation amount they may receive for their injuries.  Our experienced personal injury attorneys in Orlando strive to ensure accident victims whose injury symptoms manifest way after the accident receive a fair personal injury settlement.    Is there a need to complete a medical examination after a car accident?  It is not unheard of [...]

Tips For Taking Photographs After Car Accidents

2021-02-25T08:35:00-08:00February 25th, 2021|Categories: Auto Accident|Tags: , , |

Car accidents are horrifying. As much as we wish not to be parties to them, they are inevitable, and anyone can be a victim of a car accident especially in Orlando. As such, it is not a bad idea to take measures that may be useful after a car accident.  You may be eligible for financial compensation in case another party inflicts injuries on you in a car accident. However, to lodge a successful claim, you'll need to gather vital evidence pertaining to the accident. We advise that you take photographic and video evidence of the accident to aid your defense, especially in cases of legal damages.    4 Helpful Tips About Gathering Photographic Evidence of a Car Crash Photographic and video footage of a car accident can give a conclusive and impartial [...]

Keeping Your Child Safe in the Car

2021-02-26T19:50:39-08:00December 7th, 2020|Categories: Auto Accident|Tags: , , , , , |

Keeping your kid strapped to their car seat correctly can help to prevent serious injury or fatality in case of an accident. Furthermore, the state of Florida has legislation that requires the use of child restraint systems for kids who are under five years of age when traveling in a motor vehicle. Older children (more than six years old) are required to use a lap or shoulder belt. Failing to observe these safety regulations can lead to heavy fines. Nevertheless, statistics by the Orlando Fire Department have revealed that one out of every three children rides in an incorrect safety seat for their age. As a parent, you may be wondering what kind of child safety seat is appropriate for your kid. In this post, we are going to share with you some [...]

Should I Try To Settle My Personal Injury Case Myself?

2020-11-11T23:22:40-08:00November 11th, 2020|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

If you suffer a personal injury, especially a severe one, the first cause of action after getting treatment, of course, will probably be to file a personal injury lawsuit against the guilty party. And seeing how medicare is expensive, chances are that your bank account will be running on the red by the time you start considering litigation. In that case, you may decide to save on legal fees and try to settle the case by yourself. But is this the right course of action? It is an open secret that insurance companies like to play dirty, particularly when the claimants are not well versed in legal affairs. They will use a myriad of tactics to frustrate and derail your case until you either give up or your resources get exhausted, which consequently [...]

How Do I Get Reimbursed for Medical Expenses If I Was Hit by An Uninsured Motorist? 

2020-10-27T17:39:03-07:00October 26th, 2020|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , , |

Ideally (and legally), all vehicles on our roads should have valid auto insurance policies and there are plenty of laws to that respect even in Florida. However, there is always a disconnect between what the law states and what actually happens. For instance, in Florida, 1 in every 4 drivers are uninsured, which is not only against state law, but also an added risk to victims of accidents involving these drivers.  Indeed, if you get caught up in an accident involving an uninsured driver in Florida, your legal chances of getting compensation are very limited. It is thus advisable to work with a credible uninsured motorist accident attorney to increase your chances of successful litigation.    Compensation for Medical Expenses For Injuries Caused By Uninsured Drivers If you suffer an injury from the [...]

How Do I Request Changes to a Police Report After an Accident?

2020-10-13T19:43:02-07:00October 13th, 2020|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , |

Car accidents, even minor ones, can be very unnerving. When caught up in one, it's very hard to be calm, even if you didn't sustain any serious injuries. The damages to your vehicle, and the thoughts of all the processes you will have to go through to obtain compensation, can drive you crazy. And that's not even the worst of it….. The chaos and tension that encompass a typical accident scene may also affect the collation of evidence and consequently the final police report. Really, you can't expect the cops to get everything right when the involved parties can't agree who is at fault and some of the witnesses are too shook to give accurate attestations. And while an inconsistent, or incomplete police report won't really matter in court, insurance companies may use [...]

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