Preventing Winter Accidents Although residents of West Palm Beach enjoy a much milder winter than in most other states, drivers in Florida should still be prepared for the winter rainy season. Properly preparing your car for rain will help you prevent accidents and injuries, and it can even save your life. Tips for Maintaining…
What should you do if you are involved in a hit and run in Florida? Follow these steps to ensure you protect your legal rights under the law.
Fatal Auto Accidents in Florida It’s the middle of January and most of us are preoccupied with taking down holiday decorations, putting away presents and implementing New Year’s resolutions. Other families in our area, however, have been left reeling from the devastation of holiday auto accidents, tragic victims of recklessness, negligence, and the failure…
Consequences of Hit-And-Run Drivers in South Florida It never ceases to amaze that someone would even consider leaving the scene of an automobile accident given the harsh penalties for doing so under Florida law. Leaving the scene of an auto accident where only property damage occurred carries the most lenient penalties of up to…
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage As discussed in an earlier blog post on Personal Injury Protection, or PIP, and how PIP protects Florida drivers under the state’s “No Fault” laws as it relates to car accident injuries, there are other types of protections that are available through your auto insurance company. These protections can…
Florida’s no-fault laws protects drivers PIP insurance Were you at fault in a car accident that happened in St. Lucie County? Are you worried that you might have trouble with your insurance company? And if you are hurt, are you concerned that you might not be eligible to receive insurance money to pay for…
Car Accident Lawyers Personal Injury lawyers don’t have the greatest reputation. Why is this true? Part of the reason is that we are considered “ambulance chasers” that aggressively pursue accident victims. However, there are laws and rules that have been established by the Florida legislature and by the Florida Bar (which sets up the…
Florida’s ban on texting while driving The Florida legislature celebrated the passing of a law last year prohibiting texting while driving, which went into effect on October 1st, 2013. Florida Senator Nancy Detert (R-Venice) championed the legislation, having drafted and moved it through both houses, while Governor Rick Scott talked of his expectation that…
Understanding the Dangers of Tailgating Accidents Tailgating occurs when a driver follows the car in front of him too closely and decreases the amount of reaction time that a driver has to react. When the driver cannot avoid hitting the vehicle in front of him tailgating can cause a serious car accident. According to…
Car Accidents Cause Knee Injuries When we think of what happens to the body during a West Palm Beach car accident, we picture the head slamming forward and back causing traumatic brain injury, neck injury and spinal cord injury. However, the lower body is also affected by the force of a car crash. In…
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