Car Accidents - Page 2

As a general rule, you should never admit fault for a car accident in Florida, regardless of whether you believe you are actually at fault for the collision. Admitting fault to either a police officer or an insurance company can result in you and your own insurance company being responsible for paying out damages to …

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s highly recommended to hire legal representation as soon as possible. The sooner you consult with a Florida personal injury lawyer , the more effectively they can guide you through the complex process of filing an insurance claim, answering your questions, and providing essential legal advice. Victims …

Accidents are a daily occurrence and often do not have serious repercussions. Unfortunately, no matter how much caution you take, there are situations where an accident is caused by the negligent behavior of another. It’s a sad fact that those who were not to blame for an incident are often the ones left with the …

Serious accidents can leave victims with devastating injuries and permanent loss, which can lead to out-of-pocket expenses that aren’t possible for victims to pay. However, when it comes to pursuing compensation and justice for injuries in the State of Florida, what you may be entitled to will depend on whether or not you meet the …

A T-bone car accident is the front of one vehicle going into the side of another. T-bone accidents are recognized as the most dangerous type of road accident, according to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and sadly, T-bone accident fatalities have risen by roughly 20% (from 31 to 51%) in …

In the world of modern technology, almost everything we do on a day-to-day basis is captured in some way. Some forms of footage, such as those from dashcams and security cameras, can be extremely useful for personal injury lawyers involved in car accident cases. Other forms, such as social media footage and surveillance footage taken …

In the United States, driving is the most dangerous activity that most of us engage in every day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSA) states that 36,096 people died in car accidents in 2019, and 23% of these deaths were caused by side-impact collisions. Side impact crashes, also known as T-bone collisions, can cause …

If you are experiencing vertigo after a car accident in the State of Florida, then you should seek medical treatment immediately. You should not wait to go to the hospital following a car crash. Otherwise, you could be putting your health and also your legal rights at risk. It is important that you seek legal …

If you swerved to avoid a car accident but ended up being at fault for another, you could still face liability for the resulting collision. It’s essential to gather evidence from the accident scene, such as photos and witness statements, and report the incident to the police. Your auto insurance policy will help cover damages, …

Car accidents can often cause physical or mental injuries, which can make the process of legal and insurance communications more straining. In these instances, having legal representation can greatly facilitate the process of filing for a personal injury claim, insurance settlements, and pursuing compensation. At The Law Place, we only charge our clients for legal …

The United States can, unfortunately, be a dangerous place to drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSA) reported over 36,000 traffic fatalities in 2019, and this figure seems to be rising each year. One type of accident that is particularly dangerous is the side-impact collision.  A side-impact collision, also known as a T-bone collision, …

An average car accident can be a challenging and costly event in a person’s life, but a Lyft accident is even more complex and expensive to handle. A Lyft accident will require a serious investigation, evidence, and plenty of paperwork. If you or someone you know were involved in a Lyft accident, then you are …

When you have been involved in a car accident, the related bills and other costs can accumulate very fast in the State of Florida. The costs usually include medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses. It is completely understandable that you might feel overwhelmed in the days that follow a …

Tailgating occurs when one vehicle is following too closely to another. Whilst tailgating is a fairly common occurrence in the State of Florida, it can have incredibly dangerous consequences. If a vehicle is following you too closely and you need to brake sharply, this can lead to rear-end collisions, which can cause serious injuries and …

Head-on collisions are more dangerous than any other type of vehicle accident. This is the vehicles travel in opposite directions when they collide. The increased force sustained by both drivers can result in severe injuries or death. Approximately 10 percent of fatal automobile accidents involve a head-on collision. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety …

There are two scenarios in which you could have gotten into an accident in someone else’s car: if you were a passenger or if you borrowed the vehicle. In either scenario, you could be facing the consequences, including serious injury, property damage, and even criminal charges such as vehicle theft. Here at The Law Place, …

Car accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence in the State of Florida. In fact, according to data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, over 400,000 accidents take place every year on Florida Roads and highways. If you’ve been involved in a serious car accident, whether or not you were at fault, you’ll need to …

In rear-end car accidents, the rear driver is presumed to be at fault. However, this is not always the case, and depending on the circumstances of the accident, you may or may not be at fault. If you were the rear driver and you were not at fault for the accident, then this is often …

Florida’s no-fault insurance laws can often be confusing and complex when applied to a car accident case. This can be doubly confusing when the person driving the car during the car accident was not the owner of that motor vehicle. It may be that your uninsured friend or family member was driving your car or …

Florida’s roads see many large trucks pass through, and although all types of motor vehicle accidents have the potential for great harm when trucks are involved, the likelihood is that it is a serious crash. The size and weight of trucks also result in the possibility that more than one vehicle is affected. Truck accident …