Auto Accident Blog

Taking a pet for a car ride is something many owners do each day. While it seems innocent enough to let your pet roam inside the vehicle and stick his or her head outside the window, unrestrained pets can cause a serious distraction and lead to an accident.…

Failure to yield the right-of-way is the second leading cause of fatal accidents and injuries in Florida motor vehicle accidents, only behind careless driving. Drivers may be confused about which driver should go first in various scenarios. Understanding…

If you were not wearing a seat belt at the time of a car accident, you may still have the right to recover compensation for the damages you sustained. However, the other party’s insurance company might try to minimize the amount of your car accident settlement…

After a car accident, one of the first steps to take is reporting the incident. Many drivers may try to avoid reporting an accident to the police or their insurance company out of fear of being found liable for any injuries or damages involved. Failing…

In the state of Florida, there is a certain law that requires injured victims to seek medical care within the first two weeks of a traffic accident. This law is known as the 14-day rule. Failure to follow this rule can impact a car accident claim severely…

Florida is considered one of the most dangerous states to drive in, according to an annual report released by the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS). The report rates all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their progress toward implementing…

Sometimes more than one person is at fault in causing a car accident. If you file a car accident claim in Florida, you can still be awarded damages to compensate you for your injuries, even if you were partially at fault. This is because of this state's…

Approximately 2.8 million people every year sustain a traumatic brain injury nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While many brain injuries are caused by falls, sports-related accidents and violent attacks, car accidents…

Intersections are among the most dangerous places to drive. This is because there are a lot of vehicles at intersections and traffic is coming from multiple directions. When you add in negligent driving, the risk of a crash increases dramatically. The…

When one or two vehicles get into an accident, it may be clearer about who is at fault for an accident. However, when multiple vehicles are involved in an accident, it often sets off a chain reaction. It can be difficult to determine who is at fault for…