Category Archives: Car Accidents
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
I recently saw an article regarding an insurance coverage dispute in Kentucky. An insured motorcyclist wrecked her motorcycle after nearly colliding with a horse-drawn buggy. The buggy was uninsured and so the motorcyclist made a claim for $50,000 against her own insurer, Progressive, for uninsured motorist benefits. Progressive denied her claim and the denial… Read More »
How Florida Car Accident Claims Work When You Aggravate a Pre-Existing Condition
As the victim of a Florida car accident, your first concern in the aftermath is the physical pain. However, when you’re hurting all over, you may not be able to separate your current injuries from some medical condition from the past. Unfortunately, the impact of a crash can easily aggravate a pre-existing injury from… Read More »
When to See a Doctor After a Florida Car Accident
When you’ve been hurt in a Florida car accident, you may question whether medical care is absolutely necessary. Perhaps you think your injuries are minor, or you don’t want to go through the hassle of waiting to see a doctor. You might even think that your health can wait until you can get an… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed By Self-Driving Uber Vehicle in Arizona
A woman was killed by a self-driving car being tested by Uber in Tempe, AZ at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 18. This is believed to be the first pedestrian death connected to automated vehicles. Uber suspended their vehicle testing in Tempe, as well as in Toronto, San Francisco, CA, and Pittsburgh, PA… Read More »
Soft Tissue Injuries: Why They Should Be Taken Seriously
Soft tissue injuries often happen during low impact motor vehicle accidents and can range from minor to severe, even debilitating or life threatening. Many tend to believe low-impact collisions are generally never serious, but this is far from the truth. In fact, even at a speed as low as 2.5 miles per hour, victims… Read More »
March Brings Spring Breakers, More DUIs to Florida
No Floridian needs to be reminded that spring break is upon us. Thousands of young people from all over the country are beginning to descend upon our beaches. Of course, alcohol, and copious amounts of it, have become part of the spring break ritual. Those of us who live here, particularly in South Florida,… Read More »
How Can Florida Drivers Avoid Pedal Error Crashes?
We’ve all read the stories of drivers who crashed into buildings, other vehicles or even into crowds of people because they accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake. When we see them on television, it’s often because multiple people were injured or killed or because there was considerable damage to a structure…. Read More »
Road Construction and Damage Can Cause Accidents
Most serious car accidents here in South Florida are caused by the negligence or recklessness of drivers. In some cases, however, they result from things like unrepaired roadway damage, poor design, inadequate lighting or poorly-marked construction zones. Too often, people are injured due to one of these problems and don’t even consider that someone… Read More »
Technological Advancements That Can Help Seniors Drive Safely
No one wants to have to tell an aging loved one that he or she should no longer drive. In fact, evidence suggests that seniors who stop driving are more likely to suffer from both emotional and physical health issues as a result. However, it can’t be denied that health problems from arthritis and… Read More »
Can Your Self-Driving Car Kill You to Protect Others?
Many of you have likely read, perhaps with some trepidation, about self-driving cars being the wave of the future. Florida is one of just a few states already testing these “autonomous” cars. While humans are too often guilty of reckless or negligent behavior behind the wheel, the thought of handing that power over to… Read More »