Personal Injury and Accident Blog
Personal injury claims can be complex. The posts below provide information so you can educate yourself and make smarter choices about your legal situation. When you’re ready, call us to schedule a free case evaluation.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
Florida is a “no-fault” insurance state—one of only a handful in the country. Under Florida’s current Personal Injury Protection (PIP) statute,...
Protecting Your Kids on Halloween: Trick-or-Treat Safety Advice
Halloween is fast approaching, and with it the tradition of trick-or-treating. Many kids did not get to go last year due to the coronavirus...
New Study Links Common Chemicals to Premature Deaths
A new study from NYU Langone shows that daily exposure to common chemicals known as phthalates in items like food storage containers, shampoo,...
Road Trip Safety Checklist: Enjoy the Journey and Arrive Safe
Family road trips used to be a staple of American life. But as air travel grew more common, road trips fell out of style. With that, vacations...
Florida’s PIP Insurance Moves One Step Closer to Repeal
Gov. DeSantis quickly issued a veto on SB 54 less than 48 hours after receiving the bill. Though noting the many flaws in Florida's current No-Fault...
5 Car Accident Laws Every Florida Driver Should Know
Cities in South Florida are fairly spread out and public transportation is almost nonexistent, which means drivers put a lot of miles on their cars....
Common Misconceptions about the Causes of Bicycle Accidents
According to §316.2065, Fl. Stat., a bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle, and as such cyclists must follow all the traffic laws, signs, and...
Using Florida’s Texting & Driving Law to Increase Accident Compensation
In July 2019, Florida passed The Wireless Communications While Driving Law (Florida Statutes 316.305), which made “texting” while driving a primary...
Reducing Traffic Deaths over Memorial Day
After nearly 16 months of COVID-19 restrictions, many people are looking forward to kicking off Summer 2021 with big Memorial Day weekend. We...
Florida’s No Fault Insurance Law Is on the Chopping Block
Gov. DeSantis received SB 54 on June 28, 2021, and quickly vetoed it. Despite admitting that the current No-Fault insurance system is flawed, the...
The Top 10 Driving Distractions That Increase Your Risk of an Accident
Distractions come in three types: visual, manual, and cognitive, which means distracted driving is anything that takes your hands off the wheel,...
Easy Steps to Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents
Distractions bombard us from every side when we are driving. Whether it’s your cellphone, rowdy passengers, or roadside events, allowing yourself to...