Do You Have to Call the Police After a Car Accident in Florida?
When You’re Required to Call the Police After a Car Crash In Florida, you’re legally required to stop at the scene and notify law enforcement of a car accident when: The accident results in injury or death. The crash resulted in property damage of at least $500. All drivers involved in an accident that results… read more
Florida Move Over Laws
Every day, first responders and other emergency personnel put their lives at risk to protect others. In an effort to make their jobs safer, Florida and many other states have passed Move Over Laws. These laws require other drivers to pull to a stop, move over or reduce their speeds when emergency vehicles are approaching… read more
Florida Dangerous Dog Laws
Every year, dog attacks and dog bite injuries in Florida send an average of 600 people to the hospital, according to Florida Health. Some of these animals are known dangerous dogs with an established history of viciousness. In Florida, dogs that have been deemed “dangerous” come with special rules and restrictions for owners. What Is… read more
Florida Crosswalk Laws
Crosswalks are meant to provide safe places for pedestrians to cross the road in Florida. Unfortunately, they are often the settings of vehicle-pedestrian accidents. Many pedestrian collisions occur because one or both parties don’t understand how Florida’s crosswalk laws work. Learning these laws could potentially prevent you from getting hit by a car while attempting… read more
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 Accident Laws
Under this law, after a car accident in Florida, all injured parties seek financial benefits from the policyholder’s PIP insurance, regardless of fault for the crash. It is not necessary to prove that the policyholder caused or is at fault for the accident to qualify for financial compensation through PIP insurance. However, it may be… read more