According to the Florida Integrated Report Exchange System or FIRES, there were a total of 281,340 crashes in 2012, a 23.4 percent increase over 2011. As a result of these car accidents, there were 2,430 deaths and 198,032 injuries. While the number of car accidents between 2011 and 2012 appeared to increase significantly, the state was quick to point out that statutory changes resulted in more accidents being reported than previously. However, many legal experts… read more →
There is perhaps nothing that is more frustrating than being injured in a car accident and then having people believe you are “faking” your injuries. Unfortunately, this happens quite often when people suffer what are known as “soft tissue” or “whiplash” injuries. Also known as “delayed” injuries, the symptoms of these types of problems rarely occur at once. It may be days or, in some cases, weeks before a victim begins to notice problems. By… read more →
One of the most difficult types of injuries to prove are mental and emotional injuries after a car accident. Mental and emotional injuries can cause just as much damage as physical injuries, but it may be much harder to convince others that you are truly injured. However, victims of mental and emotional trauma are entitled to compensation just as victims of physical injury may be. What Are Mental and Emotional Injuries? Most mental and emotional… read more →
After a Florida car accident, it can be confusing to try to understand who is responsible for paying your medical bills. This is because, under Florida law there are several insurers who could be responsible for paying these expenses. It is important to understand how Florida law affects your ability to recover medical damages in your car accident case, particularly if you are seriously injured. In some cases, a personal injury attorney may be able… read more →
You have probably allowed someone else to drive your car at some point, but have you ever thought about what would happen if that person had an accident? Who would be liable? Would your insurance rates go up? What happens when a friend or relative who is not on your insurance policy crashes your car depends greatly on the circumstances of the accident. In general, the driver of the car is responsible for accidents, but… read more →
