Motor vehicles have several safety features exclusively designed to help save lives during a car accident: Emergency brakes, blind spot detection, airbags, and seat belts, to name a few. Florida also has specific laws requiring the use of seat belts. However, none of these components are fail proof. In fact, there have been instances where, […]
There are so many factors that could come into play together to create a prime scenario for a car accident. Distracted driving. Getting lost in your own thoughts. Arguing with your kids in the back seat. Being in a hurry. Rain. If you’re the one who causes the accident, a long list of questions will […]
Getting into any motor vehicle accident is always stressful. You have to deal with potential injuries, property damage, miss days at work, pay for a car rental, and potentially deal with traffic citations or even a lawsuit. Whether you were in a car or a motorcycle, there are similarities and differences that apply to each […]
Getting into a car accident comes with a long list of issues to deal with: doctor appointments, medical bills, time missed from work, car repairs, car rental costs, the chance of a lawsuit… While it’s never a pleasant experience, things can get even uglier if you realize that the other person involved in the accident […]
Getting into a car accident, regardless of the circumstances, is stressful. But in today’s world, where using rideshare services is so common, it’s logical to wonder whether there are laws that specifically apply to these services. In a nutshell, yes there are. Florida Statute section 627.748 applies to any transportation company that uses a digital […]
Being involved in a car accident is stressful. Between the potential medical bills, damage to your car, absence from work, and arranging alternate transportation, it’s enough to increase your blood pressure and cause you to lose sleep. To make matters worse, sometimes the other party involved in the accident hires an attorney. What does that […]
People love to blame millennials for everything. However, the reality is that if you’re anywhere between the ages of 16 and 65, you probably have one (or several) social media accounts, as well as use your phone to check emails and send text messages. The use of mobile devices to communicate is so pervasive, that […]
On a scale from 1 to 10, being involved in a car accident tends to hit the higher end of the stress spectrum. After the initial scare, you may face medical issues, damage to your car, absence from work, car rental, possible litigation, and points on your driving record. How Does the Traffic Point System […]
Getting a traffic ticket is a surefire way to put a damper on your day; especially since it often happens when you’re in a hurry driving to or from work. So in addition to the regular stresses of life, now you have to pay a fine and possibly accumulate points on your driving record. Is […]
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you’re well aware of the stress that comes with it: medical bills, repair costs, lost wages, a possible lawsuit… So getting a citation for the incident is like adding insult to injury. What Does It Mean to Be Cited for an Accident? If you received a citation […]