Car Accidents & Their Common Injuries

Side-impact collisions, sometimes called “T-bone” accident, are among some of the deadliest accidents that can occur. They typically occur as a failure to yield, especially at intersections. According to the NHTSA, deaths caused by side-impact crashes have risen by 20% in the last two decades. The popularity of SUVs and faster travel speeds are a... Read More

In an effort to reduce drunk driving, which causes many car accidents, a Florida lawmaker has introduced legislation to increase the penalties for refusing to take a Breathalyzer test. At present, a person who is suspected of impaired driving and refuses a breath, urine or blood test can have their driver’s license suspended for one... Read More

Unfamiliarity with an area can be a major cause for auto accidents, particularly wrong way crashes. Merging onto an interstate using the off-ramp instead of the on-ramp and going the wrong way on unfamiliar wrong way streets can often be attributed with being unfamiliar with the roads in an area. Other conditions can also contribute... Read More

Local 10 News reports that a Tesla Model X was torn apart and there were four people injured in a crash on Hallandale Beach Boulevard. The crash occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Monday morning and witnesses to the accident say that everyone involved is lucky to be alive. A Nissan GTR ran a traffic light... Read More

When it comes to bicycle and pedestrian safety on roadways, both motorists and the bicyclists/pedestrians need to play their respected roles. Motorists can play their part by keeping an active eye out for pedestrians and bicyclists. Giving plenty of room and obeying traffic laws can keep accidents from happening. On the part of the bicyclists... Read More

A side-impact crash, sometimes called a “T-bone” crash is one of the more deadly crashes. While head-on crashes are dangerous and deadly, side-impact crashes may be the most dangerous type of accident because there are no crumple zones. There are just a door and a window between the drivers and passengers and the other vehicle.... Read More

Failure to wear a seat belt contributes to more fatalities than any other traffic safety-related behavior. A study done in 2010 showed that 63% of people killed in car accidents were not wearing seat belts. The National Highway Safety Administration estimates that seat belts save 15,000 lives each year. No amount of safe driving practices,... Read More

As a parent, you do everything you can to keep your kids safe from harm. This includes prepping your teenager on what to do after a car accident in Fort Lauderdale. Having a well-thought-out accident plan won’t necessarily prevent injury, but it may help lessen the effects and protect your family’s right to financial recovery.... Read More

Jessica Guevara Killed In Car Accident That Left Six Children Injured After Crash on Interstate 75 Freeway in Apollo Beach; Please Support The Family of the Victim By Donating the the GO FUND ME Page Set Up For Them  APOLLO BEACH, FLORIDA (October 15, 2016) – A 28 year old woman was killed in a car... Read More

The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization released a list of the top intersections for accidents in Brevard County. The top intersections, along with the vehicle crash frequencies, are: Babcock Street and Palm Bay Road: 77 .6 U.S. 1 and Eau Gallie Boulevard: 54.2 Minton Road and Emerson Drive: 52.6 Wickham Road and Sarno Road: 51.8... Read More

It seems like there is always road construction taking place on the city street you want to turn down or on the interstate you are traveling on. Although it may be annoying and challenging to drive around, it can also be extremely dangerous to travel in such work and construction zones. Many auto accidents actually... Read More

If you are ever injured or someone you love is in a Florida car accident, you will want to make sure that you have adequate insurance coverage. States will vary in what insurance they require of drivers. Florida is a no-fault insurance state, which means that your insurance company steps in and pays your medical... Read More

On January 1st, Section 316.305 of the Florida Statutes went into effect, allowing law enforcement officers to give you a citation for texting while driving. Section 316.306 of the Florida statute takes the law a step further by punishing those who use a mobile device while driving a vehicle on school property. The same law... Read More

An Uber passenger may be within their legal rights to sue an Uber driver in the event of an accident. Although initial compensation would come from your Florida no-fault insurance policy, any costs that exceed your compensatory amount would be the responsibility of the at-fault driver. Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can help you navigate... Read More

Every car accident involves a different set of circumstances. When injuries are more serious, or recovering from the injuries takes much longer, or a full recovery is not possible, the settlement amount may be worth more. If you had a car accident and suffered minor injuries, your own insurance will pay you directly for the... Read More

The determination of who is at fault after a car accident in Florida is typically made by a judge using information collected from the parties involved in the accident, their legal representatives, their insurance claims adjustors, and the police officers who responded to the accident. Determining Fault in a Car Accident in Florida There are... 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

In most cases, your insurance will pay for your auto repair after an accident you did not cause in Florida. This is due to Florida’s No-Fault laws regarding car accidents. This article will outline how No-Fault laws work in Florida, getting reimbursed for your deductible, and who else may be held liable for your auto... Read More