No-fault car insurance states allow people who have been involved in car crashes to receive compensation for their medical expenses and lost wages without needing to prove who was at-fault for the crash. If someone was at-fault, the law often takes this into account for especially severe or expensive injuries […]
Every year, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) publishes a report containing updated car accident statistics. These statistics measure different crash factors, such as intoxication, seatbelt use, and the time of day when crashes occurred. The reports also list how many car accidents occurred in each county, making it […]
Florida PIP refers to the state’s “personal injury protection” coverage. Florida is a no-fault state. This means, your insurance company must provide coverage for your medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of who was at fault for your car accident. Florida requires a minimum PIP coverage of $10,000, but you […]
Florida sees a huge number of car accidents every year. Being one of the largest states, it is unsurprising that Florida would have so many car accidents. With 62,524 of the 401,164 crashes reported in 2021, Miami-Dade County alone has nearly16% of the total car crashes in the state. Miami […]
The time that a car accident case takes to settle depends on the severity of the injury, the complexity of the accident, the types of insurance involved, whether there is a lawsuit, and the client’s expectations. Car accidents are the leading cause of death at a young age. In addition, […]
As an international tourism destination and important business center, Florida is a dynamic place, constantly in motion. Anxious drivers are always hastening from one activity to the next, making traffic quite intense. This has made Florida one of the states with the worst statistics for car accidents. According to the […]
Florida law allows for the victim of a car accident who suffered (a) a significant and permanent injury, (b) an injury that is likely to result in permanent injuries, or (c) death to recover damages for “pain and suffering.” In summary, you are entitled to recover for pain and suffering […]
After a car accident, a victim may rely on an insurance company to provide them with compensation for injuries, vehicle damage, and other related losses. However, insurance companies do not always provide a car accident victim with a sufficient amount of compensation in comparison to their losses. If you need […]
When you go through a car accident in Miami, you may wonder who will be responsible for your accident and how much compensation you can expect from your claim. As you will discover in this article, the average settlement for your car accident can vary depending on the circumstances of […]
It is understandable for a victim of a car accident to be concerned about whether they will receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries and damage to their vehicle. However, some victims may attempt to handle their car accident lawsuit without the aid of a lawyer. Depending on the […]