Florida PIP Law – Filing a Legitimate Claim and Avoiding Scams
In Florida, PIP coverage pays out claims of up to $10,000 in medical expenses and lost wages for each person in a vehicle injured in an accident. Regardless of fault, motorists are required to access the first $10,000 in accident-related costs from their own insurance benefits. Recent reform to PIP law has heightened claim requirements in an… read more
Pasco Deputy Injured in Crash
On Thursday, September 12th, a car accident left a local deputy seriously injured. During the late morning hours, a senior Pasco County Sheriff’s Deputy, James Gariepy, drove into the path of an oncoming Jeep Cherokee at the intersection of State Road 52 and US Route 41. According to official Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) accident details, 64-year-old Gariepy… read more
Dram Shop Laws in the State of Florida
A dram shop law or statute is a term associated with liability for injuries caused by drunk drivers. Many states have enacted a dram shop law, but limitations and conditions vary from one state to the next. In general, dram shop laws refer to the idea that establishments which serve alcohol, like bars and nightclubs,… read more
Recovering Lost Wages after an Automobile Accident
If someone is involved in a motor vehicle accident, that person may be entitled to collect compensation for any time missed at work. Whether that person misses work because he/she was hospitalized or if the injuries simply prevented that person from being able to perform normal work duties, he/she may have the option to recoup… read more