Car Accidents

Florida roads see both aggressive drivers and road rage incidents every day, and the two are not the same thing. The difference between aggressive driving and road rage comes down to how deliberate the conduct is and who it is directed at. Both can cause serious crashes on Florida roads, and both can support a …

When road debris causes a crash in Florida, the damage is real, but the responsible party is not always obvious. Who is responsible for road debris damage in Florida depends on where the debris came from and who had a duty to keep it off the road. A Florida car accident lawyer can help answer …

After a Florida crash, the safest move is to report it right away. Some wrecks call for immediate notice to law enforcement. Others involve a limited reporting timeframe, so how long it takes to file a police report in Florida depends on the facts of the crash. The timeline can depend on injuries, property damage, …

Florida’s statute of limitations for car accidents gives you a limited window to file a lawsuit after a crash. That timeline can affect whether you still have the right to bring a claim at all, even when your injuries still need attention. A Florida car accident lawyer can look at when the crash happened and …

For a minor child involved in a car accident, the process of seeking compensation works differently from cases involving adults. Minors may recover the same types of compensation as adults, but they cannot file their own claims. A parent or legal guardian must file on their behalf.  Florida’s no-fault laws, including Personal Injury Protection (PIP) …

A couple of state laws define what constitutes a hit–and–run in Florida. Florida Statute § 316.027 covers leaving the scene of a crash involving injury or death, requiring a driver to stop, remain at the scene, provide identification and insurance, and render reasonable aid.  Florida Statute § 316.061 addresses crashes with only property damage, requiring …

As you begin the process of pursuing a settlement after a car accident, one of the first questions you will likely ask is how long everything will take. Unfortunately, there’s no universal timeline. Some car accident claims move forward relatively quickly, resolving in several months, but others can extend well beyond a year. A small …

Florida no-fault insurance is a system designed to provide drivers with coverage for medical expenses and certain other losses, regardless of who caused the accident. Under this system, each driver’s own insurance policy covers their injuries up to the limits of their Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits.  This approach can become complicated when serious injuries …

In general terms, car accidents happen far more often than most people realize, affecting thousands of lives daily. In the United States, a motor vehicle crash occurs every 5.3 seconds. In Florida, that adds up to over 1,000 crashes each day. In Fort Lauderdale, those numbers become personal. If you find yourself recovering from injuries …

Twisted metal, sirens in the distance, and pain you didn’t expect. Hours later, you’re told the driver who hit you didn’t survive. What if the person at fault for your accident is deceased? Your right to seek answers remains, though the process feels different. In Florida, the right to pursue a claim doesn’t vanish with …