When you get in a car accident, you should have two main priorities: Your first priority should be to take care of your health. If you were injured in the crash (or if you are concerned that you may have suffered a concussion or other internal injury), you should seek treatment right away. Your second […]
Read MoreAs a parent, one of the worst things you can imagine is your child getting injured in an accident. Unfortunately, while we can do a lot to protect our children, we cannot protect them from everything, and there are some dangers that are simply beyond our control. This includes the fact that some people will […]
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 MoreOur society is so dependent on cars that we lose sight of how dangerous these vehicles can be. The average vehicle on American roads weighs over 4,000 pounds. The force of impact when a heavy vehicle hits another object—even at a relatively low speed—can cause tremendous injuries. Manufacturers are always looking for ways to make […]
Read MoreMost drivers know that if they fail to maintain their vehicles properly, they run a greater risk of being involved in a car accident. So we take our vehicles into licensed repair shops for regular service. And when we notice a problem, we schedule a special repair. The automotive repair and maintenance industry in Florida […]
Read MoreWhen you are in an auto accident with a student driver who has not yet earned a license, your situation is complicated. Can the driver be held to the same standard as licensed drivers? If not, then who’s responsible? The driving school? A parent? Do you, as the victim, have to cover all the losses […]
Read MoreIf you or a loved one was involved in a car accident in Fort Lauderdale yesterday, you may find yourself searching for answers to a number of questions. Who is the insurance adjuster that keeps calling you? Who is going to pay for the damage to your car? Who will pay for your medical bills […]
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