Monthly Archives: August 2009
Back to School for Florida Drivers Who Cause Car Accidents
Beginning January 1, 2010, a new state law will require any driver who is the at-fault party in three automobile crash-related moving violations within a three-year span to take a behind-the-wheel driver education course and pass a driving test. Currently, Florida law only requires a four-hour refresher course for drivers cited in two crashes,… Read More »
Prepare for Hurricane Season in Florida with the Right Property Insurance Coverage
As a longtime Central Florida resident and insurance claims attorney, I am very familiar with the fact that each year Florida is under the constant threat from violent storms, some of which directly impact the State. These storms can be in the form of major hurricanes leaving a wake of destruction in their paths…. Read More »
Will Florida Pass A Law Banning Texting While Driving?
Florida personal injury lawyers are cautioning that drivers of all ages are likely to cause a serious or fatal automobile accident due to being distracted behind the wheel. Motor vehicle accidents rank among the leading causes of death in the United States. The Transportation Safety Group at the National Safety Council found that distracted… Read More »
The Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault System – Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Explained
As a Central Florida area motor vehicle accident and insurance claims attorney, I am often asked by my clients as to who is responsible for the payment of their medical expenses and lost wages incurred as a result of the injuries they sustained in an accident. According to Florida law, if you own a… Read More »