Do I Have to Go to Court After a Car Accident in Florida?
If you get injured in a car accident, you may be reluctant to seek financial compensation for fear of having to take your case to court. The majority of car accident cases in Florida, however, are resolved with settlements. This means you most likely won’t have to go to trial to recover compensation for a… read more
Florida Car Inspection Laws
If you own a motor vehicle in Florida, it is important to keep it in good working condition. Your vehicle should be safe to drive, operate properly and be roadworthy. However, professional inspections and maintenance checks are not legally required for Florida vehicle owners. Unfortunately, this means that many drivers allow their vehicles to fall… read more
Who Is At Fault in a Left-Hand Turn Accident?
If a left-hand turn results in a motor vehicle collision, the driver turning left is typically at fault. It is this driver’s responsibility to yield to oncoming vehicles under Florida’s traffic laws. However, if the left-turning driver had the right-of-way, the oncoming driver may be at fault instead. Explore how fault works in a left-hand… read more
Florida Car Insurance Laws
Every driver in Florida – including residents who are only seasonal – must carry minimum required amounts of car insurance. Any vehicle with a current Florida registration must be properly insured under the state’s insurance laws. Driving without insurance is against the law and can come with fines and other penalties. It is also important… read more
Amazon Delivery Driver Accidents: Who Is Really at Fault?
It’s always go, go, go when you’re an Amazon delivery driver. And as a nation, we’ve come to depend on their fast and reliable shipping. Yet, with overworked drivers, drivers who are distracted because of their delivery app, and how they must rush to meet their deadlines, delivery accidents are rising in Florida and around… read more
[Study] The Deadliest Roads in Florida
In 2020, 3,332 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in Florida – the most road fatalities in the state since 2006. However, this is not an isolated incident. After years of decline, fatal crashes have been steadily rising since 2011. In fact, 2020’s numbers are nearly 42 percent higher than the 20-year low of… read more