Category Archives: Car Accidents
Common Knee Injuries in Car Accidents
Knee injuries are surprisingly common in many Miami car accidents. Drivers and front-seat passengers can ram their knees into the dash, causing direct impact to bones, ligaments, and cartilage. Meanwhile, those in the back can jam their knees into the seat in front of them, suffering much of the same damage. Contact an experienced… Read More »
Using Expert Witnesses to Prove Future Damages in a Florida Car Accident Lawsuit
Expert witnesses are often used in Florida personal injury cases to assist plaintiffs in proving elements of their case. For example, in a complex accident involving multiple vehicles, the plaintiff might retain an expert in accident reconstruction to help establish the defendant’s liability. Similarly, an expert witness might be called to offer an opinion… Read More »
The Role of a “Civil Remedy Notice” in a Florida Bad-Faith Insurance Claim
If you are seriously injured in a car accident caused by a driver who either has no insurance or lacks sufficient insurance to fully compensate you, then your own auto insurance carrier may be liable for any excess damages if you have uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, respectively. Of course, just… Read More »
Can You Win a Red-Light Accident Case without Any Witnesses?
Life would be easier if negligent motorists would just fess up and admit they were not driving carefully. Unfortunately, few motorists want to admit they were driving dangerously or failed to pay attention, so many cases come down to “he said, she said” situations. In far too many cases, both motorists will point the… Read More »
5 Common Seat Belt Injuries
Seat belts dramatically reduce the risk of death, but they can also injure a motorist involved in a crash. Contact an experienced law firm to discuss whether you can request compensation from a negligent driver. Florida law allows motorists with substantial injuries to seek financial compensation when careless or reckless motorists crash into them…. Read More »
Merging Accidents on the Highway: Who is Liable for a Crash?
Merging on the freeway is fraught with risk. When traffic is heavy, motorists might not get out of the way so that someone can merge. Motorists often try to avoid stopping at the bottom of the on-ramp, but that means they might force their way onto the highway when there isn’t any room. These… Read More »
What Is an “Examination Under Oath” and How Could It Affect My Florida No-Fault Insurance Benefits?
Florida law requires all drivers to carry “personal injury protection” (PIP) coverage as part of their standard auto insurance policy. PIP coverage is generally described as a type of no-fault insurance, as your insurer is expected to pay you medical and lost income benefits regardless of who was responsible for the underlying accident. But… Read More »
How Does “Vicarious Liability” Apply to My Florida Car Accident Case?
Car accidents often involve more than one party who may be financially liable for any injuries sustained by the victims. A common example of this is when the negligent driver who caused the accident did so while working for someone else. In that scenario, the employer is considered “vicariously liable” for their employee’s actions…. Read More »
Can I Sue the Government for Causing My Florida Car Accident?
When it comes to a car accident, the negligent driver is often not the only party who can be held legally responsible for the victim’s injuries and other losses. If that negligent driver acted within the scope of their employment when the accident occurred, their employer can also be held vicariously liable under Florida… Read More »
How Florida’s “Collateral Source” Rule Could Reduce Your Compensation from a Car Accident
When you file a personal injury lawsuit, you have the right to seek financial compensation for any losses you suffered as a result of the defendant’s negligence. For example, if you are seriously injured in a car accident, you can sue the negligent driver for economic damages such as your past and future medical… Read More »
