Wrecks in Jacksonville, Hillsborough County On Tuesday

While many accidents on the interstate are caused by drivers who fail to stop when traffic ahead of them slows, there are many more that are caused when drivers attempt to change lanes. Driver distraction, speed, and even intoxicated driving can cause a driver to make unsafe lane changes. These types of traffic accidents can... Read More

Local 10 News reports that a hit-and-run crash is responsible for the death of one woman and the hospitalization of two others. According to the Hialeah Police Department, a hit-and-run crash left one woman dead and two others hospitalized. The crash occurred at about 1 a.m. on Friday near the intersection of East First Avenue and East... Read More

The Tampa Bay Times reports that a man lost control of his vehicle, killing another person during the resulting crash. At about 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, 31-year-old David Houston was driving south on Little Road at a high rate of speed. Near Crane’s Roost Drive, he lost control of the vehicle. Meanwhile, 72-year-old Phillip Viola... Read More

Florida law does not require that the police be notified if a traffic accident was minor. However, if the accident involved injuries, fatalities, or serious property damage, the law states that the police must be called to the scene before those involved can leave. If you believe that the other driver is intoxicated or otherwise... Read More

Have you ever zoomed by a car or a crash on the side of the highway without slowing down or moving over a lane? Many of us have; however, Florida has a Move Over law in place, and motorists are required to move over one lane if an emergency vehicle is on the side of... Read More

Any car accident is dangerous, but one few people consider is driving into a body of water. According to a November 8, 2014 article in the Orlando Sentinel, more people drown in cars in Florida than in any other state. Car Accident Drownings Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cites Florida as the... Read More

The constant busy schedule that many Americans keep is one of the leading reasons why so many drivers eat behind the wheel. Many drivers do not realize that eating at the wheel is considered distracted driving, but it is. The government reports that distracted driving causes 80% of accidents, according to a news report from... Read More

How Can Rain-Related Crashes in South Florida Be Prevented? As fall is in full affect and winter weather is approaching, the first heavy rains and harsh weather can leave you feeling unprepared. It is easy to forget an umbrella when there is a chance of rain in the forecast, and it is also common to... Read More

Yes, in some cases it is possible to recover more compensation than your auto insurance policy limit following a car accident in Florida. The key to getting more than the policy limits of your own policy allow is to hold the at-fault driver or another liable party responsible for your accident injuries and damages. Depending... Read More

When you are in a car accident, you can sustain permanent and serious injuries. But how long after a car accident can you claim injury in Florida? In most cases, you have four years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida. This time limit is established by Florida’s... Read More

Yes, you can file a lawsuit against the company if you get into a car accident while in a taxi in Florida. In most cases, the company’s insurance company will pay for medical bills and other damages following an accident. However, sometimes insurance companies try to deny claims or say they are not liable for... Read More

Yes, there are some situations where you can file a lawsuit against a rental car company for an accident in Florida. However, in most cases, the driver of the rental car has accepted responsibility for the vehicle. In these cases, they or their insurance company will be held liable for the car accident, not the... Read More