Car accident injuries vary depending on the circumstances and factors surrounding each individual case – from whiplash and broken bones to knee injuries and leg injuries. The aftermath of a car accident can be very painful and expensive. If you are suffering from leg pain following a car accident, then you should consider working with …
Tingling in Hands After Car Accident
Many Americans today do not realize that stepping into their vehicle is one of the riskiest things that they do each and every day. This is due to the likelihood of a car accident, especially when you consider that not all car accident injuries seem as severe as they might be. If you are experiencing …
Making an Injury Claim for Mental Anguish After an Accident in Florida?
Most people associate the consequences of a Florida car accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice case, or any other personal injury accident with only the actual physical injuries. These people fail to consider the emotional distress this level of trauma causes to most accident victims. In truth, many people who suffer a severe enough bodily …
What to Know About Suing for Pain and Suffering After Car Accident?
When filing a car accident claim, the claimant may be entitled to claim damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages are awarded to car accident victims who have suffered from physical pain and mental trauma as a result of their accident. Before filing a claim, it’s highly recommended …
Ways to Access a Car Accident Report?
A car accident report is an important piece of information in regard to a car accident that has happened. Police officers have the responsibility of filling out the document when they arrive at the scene of an accident. The police report is then sent to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV). If you were …
What Happens When You Cut Someone Off and They Crash?
Cutting someone off in traffic can happen regularly in the State of Florida and, in some cases, can be completely accidental. However, they can still cause serious injuries and property damage to the drivers involved. If you’ve caused a car accident by cutting someone off, you’ll likely be wondering what you need to do at …
Five Deadliest Highways in Florida
Driving is the most dangerous thing a person does on a day-to-day basis. Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time, but unfortunately, Florida seems to suffer disproportionately in terms of deadly car accidents. In 2020, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that there were over 340,000 car accidents on Florida’s roads. Of these …
How to Get Over a Car Accident That Was Not Your Fault?
Knowing what to do after a car accident that wasn’t your fault is difficult. In the State of Florida, car accidents occur every day, but many people are unsure about who to contact or whether or not they are entitled to seek compensation. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV), …
Hands-Free Laws: What You Need to Know
Distracted driving includes the use of any handheld devices, mobile phones, or headphones while behind the wheel in the State of Florida. Florida Statute 316.305 (otherwise known as The Wireless Communications While Driving Law) took effect on the 1st of July 2019, and it requires all drivers to put their phones down and focus on …
Back and Neck Pain After a Car Accident
Experiencing some form of back or neck pain following a car accident is increasingly common in the State of Florida. Following a traffic collision, no matter how minor your injuries may seem, it is important to seek medical assistance as soon as you possibly can. Failure to do so may mean that you will be …
How an Experienced Attorney Would Approach a Sideswipe Car Accident Case
Sideswipe car accident cases are on the rise in the United States. With more pressure to stick to schedules and increasing traffic build-up, many drivers are guilty of weaving in and out of traffic. This leads to side-on collisions, which can have devastating consequences for accident victims. If you’ve been injured in a sideswipe collision, …
Identifying Child PTSD Symptoms Following an Automobile Accident
Physical injuries are often not the only thing that people need to worry about following a car accident. Some of the worse consequences of a car accident can be the mental stress it puts on everyone involved. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a common mental health illness that results from car accidents. Children are …
How to Prove You Were Not at Fault?
A car accident can happen for many reasons, but they are mainly due to a driver’s negligence. Some car accidents are simple and straightforward, while other car accidents are quite complicated. In any case, it is important to prove fault in a car accident. If you were involved in a car accident, then you will …
A Guide to Truck Accident Claims in Florida
Truck accidents can be more devastating than car accidents in the State of Florida. Due to the size of vehicles, they usually lead to more severe injuries, more property damage, and the legal process can often be more complicated as you could be dealing with trucking companies as well as individual drivers. If you’ve been …
When to Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident
A car accident can turn your life upside down. There are many things to consider following a car accident, such as how you are going to cover the amount of losses that you have suffered. Losses include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and more. If you were involved in a car accident, then we …
5 Reasons to Undergo Physical Therapy After a Car Accident
There are many injuries that can occur as a result of a car accident, and each injury requires different physical therapy to recover. As part of your compensation claim and settlement, you may be eligible for physical therapy, and it is very important that you attend. In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, it …
Stomach Pain After A Car Accident
No matter the severity of a Florida car accident, a motor vehicle crash will take a toll on the human body. It is completely normal for car accident victims to suffer stomach pain. The emotional trauma suffered by victims alone is enough to bring on stomach pain. However, if you are suffering stomach pain after …
How to Write Witness Statement of a Car Accident
If you have been a witness to a car accident, you may have already spoken to law officials in the immediate aftermath of a car accident. However, if the injured party chooses to press charges for a personal injury claim, a witness may have to write a formal witness statement to present to lawyers, insurance …
First vs Third Party Insurance
Car insurance is a legal requirement for all drivers in Florida and throughout the United States of America. If you are involved in a car accident that was the fault of another driver, you may be unsure which insurance company you should file an injury claim with. The law requires that your own insurance company …
Florida Car Seat Laws
If you have sustained personal injuries from a car accident that was not your fault, then look no further than a lawyer from The Law Place. We have over seventy-five years of collective experience when it comes to Florida’s legal system. The Law Place has a reputation for adeptly handling a large proportion of compensation …