How to Determine Car Accident Fault in Orlando

2018-08-29T15:41:19-07:00July 8th, 2018|Categories: Auto Accident|Tags: , , , , |

Accidents happen on the road all the time. Statistically, you're bound to get into at least one accident in your life. With any luck, the accidents that you get into will not cause injury and will be very minor. If they're not, it may be time to consult a car accident attorney. Consult an attorney for any injuries or damages to your vehicle if you have been in an accident recently. If you are not at fault and another driver in Florida has caused it due to what you believe to be negligence, it can be helpful to talk to a lawyer to find out more about the topic. You may be able to recover damages for an accident where you were not at fault and perhaps even partial depending on the laws [...]

How to Avoid Drowsy Driving

2018-05-08T18:03:52-07:00May 8th, 2018|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , |

When it comes to driving drowsy, it's never a good idea. A study done by the NSF (National Sleep Foundation) found that 1 out of 7 drivers surveyed admitted to nodding off while driving one or more times in the past year. 1 in 10 said they had fallen asleep completely while driving in the same time period. The numbers are pretty sobering, but drowsy driving can be prevented if you know the facts on this topic and ultimately choose not to get behind the wheel when you are tired. Today we're talking all about how to avoid drowsy driving as the operator of a motor vehicle so you can stay safe on the road and avoid not only accidents but injury too. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says that an astounding [...]

Can a State Law Affect How Injured Drivers Get Compensated?

2018-09-04T13:44:03-07:00April 17th, 2018|Categories: Auto Accident, Florida Law, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

When was the last time that you were in a car accident? If you or someone you know has recently had the misfortune of being a car accident victim in Florida, then you can probably relate to the feeling of being upset and feeling a loss of control. What can make this sense of anxiety worse is when you start researching the laws and what to do about them. Your first instinct may be to contact a lawyer, and that is an astute move. Consulting with legal experts about a car accident situation is a wise idea and will help you to know what your rights and options are moving forward. It may even be necessary if you live in a state where certain laws have been created that make the whole situation [...]

All About Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know

2017-11-07T21:50:45-08:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

When it comes to car accidents, no one wants to cause one. Unfortunately, most people are likely to get into one car accident or more in their lifetimes. With 40,000 people being killed annually in the United States as a result of a motor vehicle accident and thousands more being injured, incurring huge medical expenses, property damages, in addition to having their lives changed forever, accidents are a big deal. With so many accidents resulting from negligent driving, it's important to be aware when you're on the road. Not only is it time to put away the smartphone while driving for good, it's also time to evaluate your car. How big is it? How much does it weigh? This article deals with the accidents that can be caused by trucks. They're larger than [...]

Florida PIP Law: How It Affects Injured Motorists’ Rights

2017-11-07T22:10:26-08:00June 13th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , , |

Are you or is someone you know a car accident victim in Florida? If you or someone that you know has been involved in a car accident, you may be able to take legal action! The Law Offices of Payas, Payas and Payas can help you find out whether you have a case that could go to court and win. The new Personal Injury Protection Law, which was passed in Florida and took effect in 2013, was supposed to prevent insurance fraud. But it also hurt many groups in Florida that weren't involved in the insurance industry, like medical providers and injured motorists. The P.I.P. law is thought to be able to allow insurance companies to collect the rates they need to while getting fewer policyholder benefits. The state Florida now requires drivers to carry [...]

The Importance of Talking to Teen Drivers About Safety

2017-11-07T22:08:58-08:00June 1st, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Teen drivers are commonly regarded as poor drivers. However, a lot of teenagers are not as experienced as older drivers. Much of the accidents that they get into could be avoided with more practice on the road and a bit of understanding about driving safety. It always helps to have parents sit down and have a talk with their kids about road safety and also effective driving. Paying attention to traffic laws and the road is key for teenagers when it comes to avoiding accidents. As so many teenagers and even experienced adult drivers are prone to looking at their phones while operating a motor vehicle. Young people aged 16 to 19 are three times as likely as individuals belonging to other age groups to be in a fatal motor vehicle crash. So [...]

Drivers Age 25-39 Admit To Most Texting While Driving

2017-11-07T22:14:28-08:00March 30th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , |

Texting while driving is illegal in Florida and 40 other states, but does that mean people are following the law? It's an old trope about teenagers; how rebellious they are, how they like to push the limit, etc. Well, it turns out that behavior translates to on the road, where teenagers are willfully ignoring the law and practicing distracted driving. It's not just Florida, either. But perhaps the most shocking news? It's not teenagers that are the biggest offenders. No—it’s the age bracket of people from 25 to 39—grown adults who are actually the guiltiest of texting while driving. A new survey shows that 26% of drivers admitted to sending an email or text while driving. Not only that, but drivers in the 25 to 39 year old age bracket racked up 45%-- [...]

Drive Safely Through Road Construction

2017-11-07T22:16:30-08:00February 29th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

When it comes to driving through construction, it can get a little tricky. As we all make the transition to the warmer months, drivers should also keep in mind that these seasons are the peak times of the year for construction. Now that winter is over, construction projects will be returning once more to the roads, which means an increased need to be alert and safety-oriented. Read on to find out more about safe driving and tips you can use once construction season starts. Drivers as well as their passengers are the people who are most at risk when in a construction zone. That's because drivers and passengers in their cars make up for 85% of deaths when it comes to highway work zone crashes, according to the FHA (Federal Highway Administration). In [...]

When To Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

2017-11-07T22:29:52-08:00September 15th, 2015|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , , , |

When you've been injured, it can be a difficult ordeal to go through. The initial moment of getting injured can be frightening and scary enough on its own. But getting injured as a result of a car accident can not only be physically jarring, but mentally and emotionally jarring too. When the event happens, you have to deal with your injuries first and all the other damages and details second. But once the initial shock has passed, you may realize that you have other things to deal with. After an accident, your vehicle may be heavily or totally wrecked. That's one of the most common losses from an accident; loss of property. Usually, the insurance company will determine that your car is a loss or offer to pay for repairs. You will need [...]

What Are The Effects Of Recent Changes In Florida’s No-Fault Insurance Law (PIP) On The Compensation You Are Entitled To Receive For Your Car Accident?

2013-06-07T07:40:21-07:00June 7th, 2013|Categories: Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , , |

On January 1, 2013, changes to Florida’s No-Fault Insurance Law came into effect. If you were injured in a car accident, you may wonder whether these changes affect the damages you are entitled to and how an Orlando auto accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining proper compensation for your injuries. All Florida car owners are required to purchase Personal Injury Protection coverage (PIP) of $10,000. This coverage is also known as No-Fault Insurance, because it covers part of your car accident expenses, whether you were at fault in the accident or not. Under the new law, you are required to obtain initial health services and care within 14 days following your car accident from specified health care specialists. If such a specialist diagnoses you with an emergency medical condition, medical benefits from your PIP are [...]

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