Category Archives: auto accidents
Drunk Driving Accident Damages
If you are injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you may be able to sue the driver in civil court for damages. This article outlines some of the basics of civil recovery after a drunk driving accident. No-Fault Insurance Florida is a no-fault insurance state. What this means is that anyone… Read More »
Suing Someone From Another State: What you need to Know
With nearly 95 million visitors to Florida every year, if you are injured in an auto accident in Florida, there is always a good chance the other driver is visiting from another state. A lot of people, therefore, wonder what will happen if the other driver is a foreign resident. Can I sue? Will… Read More »
Can I Borrow Money Against my Lawsuit?
When someone is injured, whether in a car accident or due to some other form of negligence, there are often expensive medical bills to pay. Along with bills, people may be out of work for an extended period of time. This also means lost wages from being away from work. Some may even find… Read More »
Citrus Teen Dies From Injuries Caused in March Crash With Impaired Driver
DUI a factor in most fatalities According to the most recent numbers from the CDC, 31 percent of all traffic accident fatalities involve an impaired driver. This should come as no surprise. Nevertheless, the problem continues. More frightening is the number of adults who self-report drinking and driving. In 2014, nearly 121 million Americans… Read More »
Does Medicare Get Paid if I Win my Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When you are injured in a car accident or by a negligent healthcare provider, you will likely incur significant medical bills. From emergency room bills to repeated office visits, the cost can pile up quickly. If you are a senior on Medicare, chances are good that your out-of-pocket costs will be minimal. This does… Read More »
Drinking and Driving the Leading Cause of Wrong-way Driving Accidents
From Arizona to Florida, wrong-way drivers are killing innocent people by traveling the wrong direction on major highways and interstates. The nation has taken notice of this in the wake of the March 12, 2016 collision involving fallen Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy, John Kotfila, Jr. According to a survivor, Kotfila raced his cruiser around… Read More »
Hit and Run Accidents All Too Common in Florida
Just recently, a woman wanted in connection with the hit-and-run death of a tow truck driver on the Howard Frankland Bridge turned herself in. This story comes at almost the same time as the Florida Highway Patrol’s campaign, “Hit and Run – Bad to Worse.” The accident highlights a real threat in the Bay… Read More »
Understanding Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida
For those injured in an automobile accident in Florida, there are a lot of terms to know – subrogation, no-fault, uninsured/underinsured. If you are injured in a car accident near Bradenton, here are just a few things you should know about your auto insurance. Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage You may have heard conflicting views on… Read More »
Three Tips for Auto Safety in a Flood
Residents of southern Illinois and St. Louis are suffering disastrous floods that just keep getting worse. In fact, in some areas entire homes are immersed. While flooding is bad enough, some motorists have been caught off guard by rapidly rising waters or overestimated their vehicle’s capabilities when trying to traverse high waters. This can… Read More »
3 Tips for Avoiding Auto Accident Insurance Scams
Throughout the Bradenton area motorists have reported calculated insurance scams where drivers will orchestrate elaborate car crashes to collect insurance proceeds for injuries and property damage. These scams are often difficult to spot and can happen in the blink of an eye. Bradenton auto accident lawyers fight for the rights of those who are… Read More »
