Yes, if you are at fault in a car accident, it’s possible to lose your house if the damages exceed your insurance coverage and your assets are targeted to cover the costs. However, laws vary by state, and some offer protections like the Florida homestead exemption. When involved in a car accident where you are […]
Read MoreAfter an accident, immediate concern often revolves around injuries. However, not all car accidents result in physical harm to the people involved. Non-injury car accidents, while seemingly less severe, can still lead to significant financial stress and inconvenience for those affected. In this blog post, we will give you a comprehensive overview of the average […]
Read MoreLiability can be a hotly contested issue in car accident cases. It is common for defendants to simply lie about what happened in an effort to escape that liability. There are also instances in which people may simply have differing memories as to what occurred. The existence of video or photographic evidence can sometimes establish […]
Read MoreLiability is a key issue in any Florida car accident case. Many cases will involve a party who was clearly at fault. Florida, however, makes it possible for such a driver to escape fault if they can establish that they lost consciousness while driving and such a loss is what caused the accident. A Plaintiff, […]
Read MoreThe first step in making a claim for car accident injuries or property damage in Fort Lauderdale is to get a full copy of the crash report. Most South Florida police departments will tell you the report will be available to the persons involved in the crash within 5-7 days, although that varies greatly from […]
Read MoreAccording to the state’s official travel planning source, Florida averages well over 100 million visitors from out of state every year. The majority arrive by car, and many of those who fly will rent a car and drive in Florida. So Florida residents are more likely to be involved in a car accident with an […]
Read MoreThe use of marijuana is legal in Florida under certain situations when the user has the proper authorization for medical use. So if someone legally using medical marijuana is involved in a car accident, can their marijuana use affect their liability for the accident? Is the situation different than when a driver is under the […]
Read MoreDrivers react in different ways when they see a yellow light. Some try to speed up to ensure that they get through the intersection before the signal turns red. Others slam on the brakes to stop quickly. Still, others drive on indecisively for some seconds and then often speed up or slow down with sudden […]
Read MoreIt is vitally important to get a thorough medical exam of your body after you’ve been in a car accident. And it can be almost just as important to get a thorough exam of cars involved as well. An inspection can reveal a lot about what happened before, during, and after a collision. Ultimately, an […]
Read MoreDriving defensively is one of the best things you can do to reduce your risk of being seriously injured in a car accident. While you cannot control what other drivers do, you can control what you do, and if you take steps to keep yourself (and your passengers) safe, you will be significantly less likely […]
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