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 »
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 »
Hands-Free Technology Doesn’t Remove Distractions for Drivers
We’ve all been warned about the dangers of talking on a cellphone while driving. In some states, it’s illegal to talk on a hand-held device while operating a vehicle. In Florida, it’s still legal. However, hands-free technology doesn’t lead to distraction-free driving. A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that even… Read More »
How Does Drunk Driving Impact the American Economy?
Any reduction in drunk driving and the accidents caused by impaired drivers makes the roads safer for all of us. However, it also improves the American economy according to a study on the economic impacts of drunk driving crashes. A study by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation looked at costs associated with… Read More »
Lawsuits Filed in Fatal Crash Involving Hialeah Police
Last October, the daughter of School Board member Susie Castillo was killed when the SUV she was riding in crashed with an unmarked Hialeah police vehicle. Her boyfriend, Marcos Barrios, was seriously injured and has since claimed that the police officer was speeding at the time of the accident, and is responsible for the… Read More »