Can Speeding Diminish Your Car Accident Claim?

Wondering if speeding can reduce your compensation in a personal injury claim? If your speeding contributed to the accident that caused your injuries, yes, it can reduce your compensation or even bar you from filing a claim. Florida is what’s known as a comparative negligence state. Recently, the state changed from a pure comparative negligence to a modified comparative negligence...Leer más

5 Ways to Sabotage Your Auto Injury Claim

Picture this: after a Florida car accident where you were clearly not at fault, you’re waiting for the settlement money to roll in after your claim. You know the average settlement can be anywhere from $5,000-$60,000, and you need every last cent of it for your medical expenses. All of a sudden, you get the news: no payout is coming. All that crucial cash has slipped from your hands....Leer más

What Evidence Is Needed to Convict a Hit-And-Run in Florida?

In 2021 alone, there were close to 200,000 non-fatal hit-and-runs, up 21% from the 159,000 in 2012. Getting justice for a hit-and-run starts at the scene of the accident. Because the at-fault driver decided to flee, the crime becomes more serious, but the burden of proof is more difficult to obtain. There’s nothing more important than evidence when prosecuting a hit-and-run. In...Leer más

Improper Signage Caused My Accident. What to Do?

It’s estimated that over 300,000 accidents have occurred in Florida this year alone. Now typically, they assign the cause of a car accident to a negligent driver. However, some car accident cases can be a little more complicated. For example, who is to blame when improper signage causes your accident? And can you seek compensation for damages related to these types of accidents?...Leer más

Can Post-Accident Trauma Affect Your Mental Health?

Car accidents are traumatic events that can cause as much emotional distress as physical distress. If you’re one of the two million Americans who are injured in a car accident each year, then you know that the mental trauma is significant. Whether you suffer major or minor injuries, the event itself can completely dismantle your sense of well-being, sometimes for long periods. Many...Leer más

How Joggers Can Avoid Being Hit by a Car

It’s estimated that at least 70,000 pedestrians are hit by cars every year, which includes joggers. It would help if you had your wits about you when you’re jogging or else you’ll end up part of the statistics. A car won’t necessarily kill you if you’re hit while running, but you’re far more likely to experience a severe injury. You can’t trust that a...Leer más