Car Accidents

It is commonly accepted that the police will be out patrolling over a holiday weekend. Many think of this as a massive inconvenience as they must watch how they drive. Rather than getting to their destinations as quickly as possible to begin relaxing and enjoying the day, they must worry about speed traps. But the police are out not as an inconveni ... Read More

There are many misconceptions surrounding auto accident cases, most of them perpetuated by massive insurance companies looking to protect their bottom line and warp public perception in their favor. While these myths come in a variety of forms, perhaps the most destructive is the idea that if you bring suit after a car accident, the other party is ... Read More

With nearly 264 million vehicles on the road and 218 million registered drivers, the United States’ roads are among the busiest in the world. As a result, they’re also a major contributor to global crash fatality and injury statistics. Even with the advent of new vehicle safety systems, every year, an average of 6 million auto accidents take place ... Read More

When it comes to hopping into our cars and heading off on our journey, rarely do we consider the dangers that can arise from this typically uneventful part of live. But with the number of reported auto accidents increasing by a staggering 1 million instances over the past 10 years and the fatality rate tipping the 40,000 mark for the third year in ... Read More

With over 15 million cars and more than 6 million other vehicles currently on the State’s roads, it’s no surprise that a trip behind the wheel is part and parcel of the average Floridian’s day. Unfortunately though, not all trips deliver passengers and drivers safely from A to B. Last year alone, over 400,000 car accidents resulted in nearly 170,00 ... Read More

According to the Insurance Research Council, Florida has the highest percentage of uninsured drivers of anywhere in the country, with more than 1 in 4 people hitting the road without a policy. That’s a pretty alarming statistic, especially when you consider that our state also has shockingly low coverage minimums. These statistics demonstrate why i ... Read More

If your car is damaged in an auto accident, you will probably want to get it fixed as soon as possible. However, you may have many questions related to specific parts of the repair and recovery process, or do not know exactly how to begin. Here’s a guide for helping you get your claim handled without being taken advantage of. Remember, this i ... Read More

Consumers have embraced Uber and Lyft ride-sharing as an inexpensive and safe alternative for public transportation. Ride-sharing companies like Lyft and Uber use smartphone apps to connect drivers with passengers.  There is no statistical evidence to suggest that these drivers are more likely to get into car crashes than taxi cabs or other drivers ... Read More

According to a 2011 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Florida leads the nation in auto accident drowning deaths with an average of 57 per year. Texas was a distant second. The Orlando Sentinel recently used more up-to-date data to confirm that Florida still leads the nation. Joe Santos, safety engineer for the Florida Dep ... Read More

Florida’s no-fault auto accident law and the associated personal injury protection insurance has been the subject of much debate. Florida is one of only twelve no-fault states. This means that regardless of who is found to be responsible for causing an automobile accident, everyone involved is entitled to up to 10,000 dollars in medical benef ... Read More

When discussing distracted driving, most experts focus on the dangers of technology. However, a recent accident in New Hampshire calls attention to the fact that other things can distract drivers from the road. The Boston Channel reports a woman veered off the road into a utility pole when she was distracted from her ice cream cone. Both the driver ... Read More

There is a national debate going on over the safety of cell phone use by car drivers. Most people agree that cell phones can be a serious distraction and distracted driving can lead to car accidents. As a result, cell phones have been demonized. Cities and states across the union are resorting to various kinds of cell phone bans to protect citizens ... Read More

14 years ago, college-bound high school senior Eric Brody was on his way home from his part-time job when his car was hit by a Broward County Sheriff’s Deputy, Christopher Thieman, who was late for a mandatory roll call. Thieman was driving approximately 70 miles per hour in an area where the speed limit was 45. Brody was left seriously and p ... Read More

The National Transportation Safety Board has called for a ban on all cell phone use while driving. CNN reports that if states adopt the NTSB’s recommendation, any non-emergency calls and all texting while driving would be banned. The ban has been suggested as a way to protect against distracted driving, which studies show to be more dangerous ... Read More

In the past, insurance companies have been protective, service-oriented organizations that the public trusted. But in the mid-90s they began to evolve by adopting a new business model based on profit. Unfortunately, the profit motive has caused many insurance companies focus so much on pleasing shareholders that they have overlooked their responsib ... Read More