Recorded Statements
After going through the stress of an accident, one of the questions you have to ask yourself is “Do I have to give a recorded statement to the insurance company in an auto accident case in Florida?”. You might receive... Read More →
Do’s and Don’ts After A Car Accident
DOs and DON’Ts after a Car Accident Car accidents, most of the time, are traumatic events. It is normal for those involved to be afraid and confused. Below are some things to do and not to do after a car... Read More →
Claim Denial
Claim Denial You followed the rules by stopping at a red light. But the driver of the red sedan behind you was running at 40 mph and was also busy taking selfies. As a result, the sedan hit your car... Read More →
Why Is a Herniated Disc a Problem?
Herniated discs are injuries we hear about often, because stresses sustained from the back and neck make spinal discs prone to injury. Spinal discs provide stability and allow the wide range of movements of the neck and lower back. Discs... Read More →
Defense Hired Doctors – Why Insurance Companies Insist On Using Them
Victims that are injured in accidents caused by another party typically retain an attorney to represent their rights throughout a lawsuit. In these situations, defendants also retain attorneys and their own team to deny the plaintiffs claims, including defense hired... Read More →
Utilizing Discovery to Your Advantage in Car Accident Claims
The discovery process is a stage of a lawsuit that leads to the trial. The purpose of discovery is for both sides to exchange information regarding their positions in the lawsuit, such as their claims and how they remember the... Read More →
How Are Damages Calculated in Personal Injury Lawsuits?
Involvement in a personal injury lawsuit requires the injured party to prove that not only is the other party at fault, but that they have caused financial loss. The money for these losses are referred to as damages. In Florida,... Read More →
When To Hire a Car Accident Lawyer
Many people who are involved in a car accident are not sure whether they need to hire an attorney or if they can handle the claim on their own. After all, isn’t that what the insurance company is for? Although... Read More →
The Severity of Whiplash Injury
Whiplash injuries are common in car accidents and range from minimal to severe. The severity of a whiplash injury is dependent on many factors, such as age, physical condition, speed and direction of vehicles and body position at impact. Mild... Read More →
Graves Amendment: The Importance for Car Renters
The Graves Amendment was passed in 2005, eliminating vicarious liability claims against car rental companies for injuries caused by their customers. Federal law 49 U.S.C. § 30106 states, “An owner of a motor vehicle that rents or leases the... Read More →