Category Archives: Car Accident
Dram Shop Liability Laws In Florida: When Is It A Bar’s Responsibility To Prevent Drunk Driving?
In a car accident where one of the drivers was under the influence of alcohol, insurance companies and law courts will probably determine that the drunk driver bears most or all of the responsibility for causing the accident; the fault certainly will not lie with any other drivers or passengers injured as a result… Read More »
Whiplash Injury: An Invisible But Painful Medical Condition
One of the first things you should do after a car accident, after exchanging insurance information with the other driver, is to go to a doctor’s office or hospital emergency room to be examined, even if you do not have any visible injuries. This is because some car accident injuries, including some severe or… Read More »
The Importance Of Hiring An Attorney After Being Injured In A Florida Car Accident
It is natural to initially debate whether hiring a personal injury attorney is necessary after being injured in a Florida car accident due to someone else’s negligence. Indeed, just five percent of car accident claims are resolved at trial and depending on your level of damages and the circumstances of your accident, there are… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Roundabouts
The battle is ongoing to make the roadways throughout this country as safe as possible for those traveling along them and different methods are incorporated in an attempt to accomplish this. An increasing number of cities throughout the United States have incorporated roundabouts as one such attempt to better traffic conditions. Roundabouts are circular… Read More »
Should I Go To The Emergency Room Or Urgent Care After A Car Accident?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that there are typically more than 130 million people who seek treatment each year at an emergency room (ER). While this number declined greatly at many points during spikes in the COVID-19 pandemic, it will likely increase again to more normal numbers as things continue… Read More »
Avoiding A Summertime Teen Car Accident
Summer may have just officially started but officials are already warning parents of an increasingly dangerous time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when many fatal accidents unfortunately occur during the height of summertime. And while this is always a dangerous time of year for younger drivers, this year may end up being… Read More »
Tips For Talking To An Insurance Claims Adjuster After A Florida Car Accident
Life after a Florida car accident doesn’t just return to normal if you unfortunately suffered injuries in the collision. And while you are working to heal both physically and emotionally from your injuries, you will likely also have to deal with another part of the post-accident process – being contacted by an insurance claim… Read More »
Memorial Day Weekend Driving Safety Tips
The Memorial Day Weekend unofficially signals the annual start of summer and many Americans look forward to celebrating. Every year on the last Monday of May, the men and women who have given their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces are honored through this national holiday. For some people, Memorial Day comes… Read More »
Reacting To A Minor Florida Car Accident
We all try to stay away from car accidents as much as possible by keeping ourselves alert on the road and looking out for cars that are operating erratically. However, car accidents are an unfortunate part of life and cannot always be avoided. As a grim example of this, there were roughly 12 million… Read More »
Shoulder Injuries after a Car Accident
The shoulder is a complicated joint, and even a small injury to one of its component parts can lead to excruciating pain. When a person suffers a shoulder injury, they can suddenly struggle getting dressed, bathing, driving, and working. Depending on the injury, a person might be out of commission for months and even… Read More »
