Category: Car Accidents
Traffic accidents happen. If you get involved in a car accident, it can sometimes be a comfort to know that auto insurance coverage – yours and that of the other driver – will help pay for the medical expenses and other damages. In some cases, the other driver may not have sufficient or any car insurance….
Of all the safety features that motor vehicles come with, safety belts are perhaps some of the most important. Unfortunately, many drivers and passengers often choose to ignore this safety element. What such people don’t know is that seat belts help reduce the chances of getting injured or even killed in a car accident by…
If you have been in a car accident in Daytona Beach or elsewhere in Florida, there are probably hundreds of questions on your mind right now. You may be wondering how much your personal injury claim is worth, whether you need an attorney to obtain compensation, whether you should sue the other party involved in…
Driving while drunk has never been a good idea. In Florida alone, drunk driving claims more than 500 people every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asserts that 30 people die in the U.S. daily due to drunk driving. From the statistics, it’s easy to tell that someone dies every 50 minutes because of drunk driving. Intoxicated…
Getting the necessary medical treatment and filing a claim after getting involved in a car accident is not easy. The process is often complex, especially where you don’t have an attorney to help you through it. That explains why some car accident cases get settled quickly, while others take several years. Often, the difference between such cases…
Road traffic-related injuries are among the leading causes of the rising disability-adjusted life expectancy. When you are injured in a vehicle accident, the chances are that you will be more concerned about the physical injuries you sustained. All you want is to recover, feel better, and file a personal injury claim. In many cases, both…
What you can recover from your car accident lawsuit is dependent on the facts of your case. While this is true, there are several factors that may impact the amount of compensation you receive. This includes things like your specific injuries, how well you can recuperate, and the negligence of every party involved will all affect the…
In the state of Florida, it is necessary for all drivers to carry certain types of insurance to provide coverage for any injuries or costs that are incurred due to a car accident. The requirements for insurance will cover minor property, medical, and an array of other costs that occur during a car accident and…
Regardless of the circumstances, car accidents can be scary. However, they may be even scarier if you are a passenger in one of the vehicles that is involved. After all, you don’t have any control over this situation. While this is true, you may still suffer serious injuries and have to deal with the financial…
A few years ago, in South Carolina a Florida mother and her children suffered a fatal auto collision after they collided with an alligator. According to the police report, they hit the animal, skidded off of the road, and hit a tree. On impact the vehicle burst into flames, resulting in the death of all three people….