Car Accidents

Yes, you can negotiate with the insurance company if your car is totaled. However, just like other types of claims, you should understand the potential value of your case and...

You should base your decision regarding how much time to take off work after a car accident on the extent of your injuries and on your anticipated recovery time. The...

When considering why you should hire a car accident lawyer in Florida, many people worry about paying for the representation and if it is worth it. However, you might want...

If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a car accident in Tampa due to someone else’s negligence, you could hold that person liable for your injuries and other...

If you have dash cam video of your crash, this might just be the evidence you need to prove negligence and liability in your car accident claim. Video footage can...

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is the state government agency that keeps all official car accident reports on file. You can get a copy of your car accident...

Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that if you got in an accident in the state, you would have to file a claim against your own insurance policy—even if you...

There are several things you should do at the scene of a car accident, if possible. First, contact the police. If you are able to, take photographs of the accident...

[fvplayer id="20"] How much a rear-end accident is worth depends greatly on the facts of the case in question. There is no such thing as a “typical” or “average” car...

How much lawyers charge for accident claims depends on several factors. In general, you can expect to pay between 33% of your payout plus any costs advanced on your behalf...

State laws give car accident victims the right to sue someone personally if they can show that the individual is liable for their car accident injuries. In a Florida truck...

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...

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....

DISTASIO LAW FIRM CAR BOOSTER SEAT GIVEAWAY Many experts believe children 5 years old up to 12 years old should use a booster seat for safety reasons. The statistics seem...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In a recent blog I talked about a car accident that killed a Tampa couple. It was reported that the driver responsible for the collision, Eric McNeil, lost consciousness and...

The Sun Sentinel reported AAA recently released statistics showing teen car drivers are 50 percent more likely to be in a car accident in the first month they have their...

Florida's Emergency Contact Program is a database that allows residents to submit information about two people they would like to have contacted in the event of an emergency. This information...

Last week, commissioners in Hillsborough County unanimously approved an ordinance that purportedly addresses fraud associated with the staged car crashes that have plagued the area. As I have previously discussed...

As I have discussed in previous blogs, staged car accidents are a serious problem in Florida. After deliberately causing typically either a rear-end accident, sideswipe accident, or car accident, con...

According to the Insurance Research Council, almost a quarter of Florida drivers do not have auto insurance. It is likely that more drivers only carry the bare minimum of coverage...