Category Archives: Motor Vehicle Accident
Here is what you should know about Defective Car Seat Injuries in Florida
If your child has been seriously hurt by a defective child restraint or car seat, you have a right to seek compensation from the manufacturer. Each year, thousands of items are recalled by industry because they simply do not perform as advertised or because they are inherently dangerous to the public. At Roman &… Read More »
Pinellas County Crash Statistics Wildly Inconsistent in 2017
Pinellas County boasts some of the best beaches and nightlife in Florida, and here on the Gulf Coast, it’s clear that St. Pete and Clearwater are popular destinations for tourists and Floridians alike. Despite the heavy traffic congestion and increased vehicle use countywide, the county’s auto accident rates appear to be going down. By… Read More »
What to Say to an Insurance Adjuster
When people are involved in a car wreck, it triggers a series of events. First, regardless of who causes the collision, insurance companies have to be notified, then the insurance companies will begin their own investigations. At this point, insurance companies will have their own people start contacting everyone in order to gather information… Read More »
When Wildlife is the Cause of Your Accident, Who Pays?
Although Florida is one of the more populated states in America (boasting a population of approximately 20.27 million people in 2015), this does not mean parts of Florida are not “wild.” Depending on the road you travel and the hour at which you are on the road, it is not uncommon to find deer,… Read More »
Four Hidden Dangers to be Concerned About in Your Florida Car Wreck
One of the dangers most often associated with Florida car wrecks is the mass of the vehicles themselves. When two cars or other vehicles collide, the weight and speed of each vehicle will determine in large part the extent of the injuries that the occupants of the vehicles will sustain. In many cases, these… Read More »
Was your accident due to the fault of the driver of a rental car?
If you are ever involved in a car accident due to the negligence of someone driving a car that was leased by a car rental company such as Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, etc., you might find yourself in a bind and out of luck to recover for your injuries and car damage if the driver… Read More »
Important Things to Know About Florida’s Car Accident Laws
Unfortunately, car accidents are extremely common. Every state has many laws and statutes related to car accidents including laws around insurance, who is at fault, and what needs to be proven to recover money from the person at fault for the accident. It is important to understand some of the main aspects of car… Read More »
The Cost of Catching Pokémon: Liability for Distracted Driving in Florida
Florida ranks third in the United States for pedestrian fatalities. One of the most common reasons for these fatalities is due to distracted drivers. Distracting driving comes in many forms: texting while driving, changing the radio station in your car, or even playing Pokémon Go. For those of you who are not yet aware,… Read More »
Contacting The Police After A Car Accident
After getting into a fender-bender, some drivers may agree to just move on and forget the accident happened. If there is little to no damage to the vehicles, the drivers can agree to not exchange insurance information because it may not be worth the effort and the potentially increased rate for a small accident…. Read More »
Apportionment Of Fault And A Plaintiff’s Recovery
Car accidents involving multiple vehicles may be more complicated to sort out than those involving just one or two cars. If one of the parties involved in the accident decides to seek compensation from the courts, he or she may wonder which of the other parties would be responsible for paying any judgment ordered… Read More »
