Tag Archives: Clearwater Car Accident Attorneys
Is Bad Weather a Defense to Negligent Driving?
Florida is known for having extreme weather. From heavy rain and tropical storms to devastating hurricanes, weather can take a turn for the worse very quickly in the Sunshine State. After an accident, negligent drivers often try to blame bad weather for their careless driving. What’s more, insurance companies seem to be equally willing… Read More »
The Role of a Chiropractor in Your Car Accident Case
After a motor vehicle accident, many people worry about paying for medical treatment. Our Clearwater personal injury lawyers often represent clients who have suffered serious back and neck injuries but may have very high health insurance deductibles or no insurance at all. In these situations, people often worry that their injuries will simply go… Read More »
No-Fault Repeal Fails in Florida Senate
Amidst much in-fighting and political debate, Florida’s House passed a repeal of the no-fault insurance law by 88 – 15. However, the bill failed to pass in the Senate, essentially ending the push to return the state to a traditional tort-based insurance system. News reports abound, claiming that the repeal would only help trial… Read More »
Florida Still Ranks Among the Worst States for Distracted Driving
Nineteen-year-old Angelina Holloway of Citrus County died after sending a text in April of 2016. She sent a message to her boyfriend while driving home and left the roadway, striking a tree, Fox News reports. According to recent reports, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Department reported that distracted driving accidents were up by 17 percent… Read More »
Insurance Rates Increase in Florida Regardless of Fault, Study Finds
Florida and several other states follow a “no-fault” insurance system. Unlike the fault-based system followed by the majority of other states, in a no-fault state like Florida the insurance carrier of each individual involved in a crash pays for the accident related medical treatment that their insured client incurs under the injured person’s personal… 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 »
What to Do if You Are Involved in A Car Accident in Florida
If you are involved in a car accident in Florida, it is important that you know what to do. These instructions can help you to preserve any claims for damages that you may have. Focus on Safety The first, and most important, issue is to focus on safety and get any medical attention that… 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 »
Pre-Existing Conditions And Compensations
Sometimes when a person is involved in a car accident, the injuries suffered are not entirely new. People with existing medical conditions or injuries may find that a car accident can make these conditions and injuries worse. The problem when seeking compensation from the person who caused the injuries or from an insurance company… Read More »