Category Archives: Car Accidents
Florida PIP Reform
For the first time in nearly 50 years, the state of Florida is moving toward repealing the no-fault auto system that requires drivers to have PIP coverage. PIP refers to personal injury protection, which pays 80% of your medical bills and/or 60% of your wage loss related to a motor vehicle accident up to… Read More »
Is My Car Totaled After an Orlando Accident?
After a car crash, people are often worried about the damage to their vehicle. If you drive regularly, you likely want to get back to your day-to-day routine as soon as possible. Yet, if there was severe damage to your vehicle, it is possible your car will be a total loss. In other words,… Read More »
Pain from Florida Whiplash Associated Disorders
When people are watching television sitcoms or movies, they may see characters who pretend to be injured. Maybe they walk to the courthouse with a bounce in their step, but then put a neck brace on before entering the courtroom to appeal for financial compensation due to whiplash injuries. Of course, reality is much… Read More »
Recoverable Damages and Orlando Claims
Lost income, damage to property, and medical expenses are all recoverable damages when a person was injured due to negligence. Compensation recovery could be a possibility if you were hurt in an Orlando car crash. While money does not make everything the same as it was prior to the accident, a financial award can… Read More »
Can Video Help After an Orlando Car Accident?
If you sustained injuries in an Orlando car accident, you likely need compensation for medical care, lost wages, and/or pain and suffering. Part of a strong claim is securing evidence. One of these forms of evidence is video footage. Proving another was at fault could be possible with the help of a video recording…. Read More »
Prescriptions Medications and Orlando Car Accidents
While there are many prescriptions that do not impact an individual’s ability to safely drive, there are prescriptions and over the counter medications that carry dangerous side effects. It is important to know the impact of each and every medication you are taking and if any interactions are possible. According to the Food and… Read More »
Florida Law and No-Fault Insurance
While you can control your own actions behind the wheel, it is impossible to control other accident risks, such as bad weather and reckless drivers. Accidents can happen even when you are driving safely, so it is important to understand what rights you have and how to move forward after an accident occurs. If… Read More »
Side-Impact Collisions In Orlando
Sometimes called T-bone collisions or broadside crashes, side-impact accidents are when one vehicle is struck on its side, typically by the rear or front of another vehicle. The result can be crushed cars, rollovers, and extreme injuries. Some side-impact collisions even result in fatalities; they are incredibly dangerous crashes. Car manufacturers have developed more… Read More »
Do Not Say These 3 Things After an Orlando Crash
After an Orlando car accident, it is common for individuals involved to be upset and emotional. However, you should not overshare information at the accident site. Protect yourself and stick to the facts when you talk to other drivers and law enforcement officers who arrive to file a police report. Sharing too much information,… Read More »
Injuries Are Possible in Low-Impact Accidents
Too often, people think that a fender bender, or other low-impact accidents, do not cause physical injuries. In reality, serious injuries are possible, including harm to the head, neck, and back. When Orlando car accidents happen, the body can move in an unnatural way. Because of this, some find themselves suffering from pains days… Read More »
