Car Accident

Fla. Stat. 627.736(10) states that an insured or in some cases a provider must serve an insurance company with a demand letter as a “condition precedent” to filing suit for personal injury protection benefits. A condition precedent is a legal…

Damages can be personal injuries, property damage or both. If the accident was your fault, you don't have a case. You can only file a claim with your own insurance company. Personal injury damages include your medical bills, out of…

Rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, can be a great way to get around in South Florida, but who is responsible for your injuries if you get into rideshare accidents? What if a rideshare driver hits your vehicle? Liability…

In nearly every situation, the driver of at least one vehicle involved in the accident is at fault — it is seldom the passenger. As a passenger in a car crash, you are also eligible for compensation for your injuries.…

In every state, there are time limits for the filing of lawsuits and other civil actions called "statutes of limitations." Florida's civil statute of limitations laws are largely in line with those of other states. Florida, like all states, limits…

In Florida, most drivers understand the importance of carrying an adequate amount of auto insurance. All Florida drivers must carry two types of insurance—Personal Injury Protection (PIP) liability insurance and Property Damage Liability (PDL) insurance. Sadly, there are some situations…

According to the NHTSA, more than 3 million Americans sustain injuries in motor vehicle accidents each year. There are many different types of factors that cause accidents along with many different types of injuries that stem from accidents. Some injuries…

When an accident occurs, your filing of the claim will lead you to your first contact with  the claims adjuster. If you're preparing for settlement negotiations on your own, remember  that you will be up against an experienced claims adjuster.…

Sudden accidents can trigger an adrenaline spike that camouflages your pain and the full extent of your injuries. You may walk away from a car accident with minor aches, only to have bruising and waves of nausea, dizziness, and pain…

When you’ve been injured in an accident, it may seem obvious who is to blame. However, this is not always the case. In many incidents, there will be more than one person at fault, such as in a multi-vehicle pile-up.…