Category Archives: Car Accident
How Does Seasonal Weather in Florida Increase the Risk of Car Accidents?
Most Floridians have experienced sudden and drastic weather at some point. As you are making the routine drive home from work, the highway may become waterlogged and turn into an obstacle course. Although Florida may not experience ice and snow like the northern states, The Sunshine State presents its own distinct challenges when driving… Read More »
Determining Liability for Uber and Lyft Accidents
Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft are extremely popular in Tampa. These services allow residents and visitors alike to travel around Tampa and surrounding areas conveniently and for a fair price. Ridesharing companies, such as Lyft and Uber, promote themselves as a safer option, particularly for anyone who has been drinking and should… Read More »
How to Prove Another Driver was Speeding and Caused Your Crash
In Florida, speeding has been one of the main causes of car accidents for decades. In Tampa specifically, the combination of local commuters, tourist traffic, and weather conditions that change rapidly creates ideal conditions for speed-related accidents. Even if you believe the driver who caused your accident was speeding at the time, you may… Read More »
Suing for Emotional Distress After an Accident
If you have been hurt in an accident, whether it is a car crash or slip and fall, you may be able to file a claim against the negligent party who caused your injuries. If you are successful with a claim, you can recover compensation for the losses you sustained as a result. Along… Read More »
How to Deal with the Insurance Company After a Car Accident
A car crash can leave you shaken up and with serious injuries. On top of this, you will also face mounting medical bills and you may not be able to return to work to pay for them. In the hours or days afterward, the insurance adjuster may contact you. They will act very friendly… Read More »
What are Common Delayed Injuries After a Car Crash?
Although some car accident injuries, such as broken bones, are immediately apparent after a crash, that is not always the case. One of the biggest mistakes after any accident is assuming that because you do not feel pain or notice any injuries, that you have not been hurt. This is often not the case…. Read More »
Understanding Comparative Negligence in Florida Car Accident Cases
There are many laws governing car accident cases. For example, while Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state, there are times when accident victims can step outside of that system and file a personal injury claim against the negligent party who caused the crash. However, the law also recognizes that multiple parties may be… Read More »
What to Know if You Have Been Hurt in a Lyft While Visiting Florida
Millions of tourists visit Tampa, and other parts of Florida, every year. While here, they use ride-sharing services such as Lyft to get around. Lyft is very convenient for tourists. With just a tap on their phone, they can find a ride in minutes with a driver who is familiar with the area, and… Read More »
Tips for Driving in the Rain Safely
While Florida is known as “The Sunshine State,” residents of the state know that when the rain does come down, it can do so quickly and fiercely. Regardless of whether the roads are wet due to a lingering storm system or a sudden summer thunderstorm, rain will always increase the risk of a car… Read More »
Five Common Causes of Car Accidents in Florida
Florida consistently ranks among the top states with the most car crashes, making the roads here some of the most dangerous for drivers. A study from 2024 shows that Florida is just behind California and Texas for the most fatal crashes. There are many different causes of car accidents in the state but the… Read More »
