Head-on collisions are more dangerous than any other type of accident, and often occur when drivers go the wrong way. They can lead to serious injury or death, as was the case in December when seven people were hospitalized after a wrong-way driver caused a series of accidents along Interstate 95 near Hillsboro. Wrong way accidents are a serious problem in Florida, but can easily be avoided by following these safety tips. Avoid Drinking and… read more →
How does the Florida Statute of Limitations and Discovery Rule Apply To Your Case? A “statute of limitations” is a law that sets a time limit for a victim to sue someone for damages. Every state has different statutes of limitations for different types of accidents, and these laws may vary based on the age of the victim, the amount of loss suffered and other factors. Florida Statutes of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims Florida’s… read more →
If you are a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit, your insurance company may request you undergo an Independent Medical Examination (IME) to verify your medical condition. The term IME is inaccurate, at best, because there is truly nothing “independent” about them. In fact, the examiners selected are chosen and paid for by insurance carriers over and over and over again. IMEs are sometimes used to discredit information, and the doctors who perform them are… read more →
The goal in any personal injury lawsuit is to obtain a reasonable sum of money in order to make you whole again. Determining what this amount is can be difficult, and figures may even vary widely between people with similar injuries. The following criteria can guide you in figuring out what vehicle accident personal injury claim might be worth. Medical Damages in a Personal Injury Claim The first category of expenses an insurance company looks… read more →
The recent airbag recall surrounding Takata airbags continues to grow in scope as more vehicle manufacturers have come under fire for not immediately recalling all of their products with these potentially deadly defective airbags. Controversy continues to rage over what course of action should be taken to ensure that everyone who is in danger has had his or her car repaired. In the meantime, five people are dead and many others injured due to these… read more →
