When you think of the causes of car accidents, distracted driving is probably top of the list. However, many car accidents each year are caused by pre-existing medical conditions. These conditions could include: Eyesight problems Seizures Heart disease Diabetes When medical conditions, especially a heart attack, cause a car accident, determining liability is anything … [Read more...]
Compensation for Property Damage After a Florida Accident
After a serious car crash or other accident, your main concern will be your body’s physical health. While you may not have experienced bodily harm, you probably have experienced damage to your vehicle or other property. Luckily, compensation for property damage is a true possibility after an accident. Types of property damage in an auto accident Property damage is more than … [Read more...]
Do Uninsured Drivers in Florida Have Rights?
If you drive a vehicle in Florida, then having car insurance is required by state law. But what if you're in a car accident without insurance...will you face penalties? What if the accident wasn't your fault? Do you have rights? Let's settle these questions once and for all: A no-fault state Florida is a no-fault state. This means that after a car accident, each injured … [Read more...]
Deadly Crashes at School Bus Stops Prove the Danger of Distracted Driving
In early November 2018, five people were hit by a car while waiting at their local school bus stop in Tampa, Florida. Two adults and two children were seriously injured, while one child was considered critically injured. The crash is still under Tampa police investigation; however, the driver of the car has been taken into custody. Distracted driving on the rise across the … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Take After a Drunk Driving Accident
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident, then you know that it can be difficult to gather your thoughts, feelings and any sense of what needs to be done. The shock of what has just happened is so high. However, legal experts and law enforcement officers agree that there are certain best steps to practice in the immediate aftermath of an accident—especially a collision … [Read more...]