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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 »
Automobile Insurance in Florida – What You Need to Know to be Fully Protected
Each day I come across individuals who have been involved in automobile, motorcycle, trucking, or pedestrian accidents and believed they had "full coverage" to protect themselves and their loved ones under their insurance policy, only to learn their insurance company and their agents had not fully explained to them all of the coverage available… Read More »
Florida Hospital Lien Law Held Unconstitutional – Its Potential Impact on Personal Injury Cases
Florida personal injury attorneys and their injured clients are routinely left to deal with numerous important matters long after a claim against the at-fault party and their insurance carrier has been resolved. One of these pressing matters is the resolution of medical expenses, often found in the form of a hospital lien. Many counties,… Read More »
Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America identified by American Association for Justice
As an Orlando insurance claims lawyer and a person who has been a victim of a car accident, I have had the unfortunate and frustrating experience of dealing with insurance companies. While some are definitely worse than others, my experience has lead me to the conclusion that all insurance companies adhere to the same… Read More »
What you do after an auto accident in Florida can affect your chances of recovery
An accident can occur to anyone at any time, usually when least expected. It can place the victim and their family in significant financial strain. It is important for you to know your rights and obligations under Florida law, as well as have an understanding of what to do if you find yourself in… Read More »
