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
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 Subrogation Law
Subrogation is a legal procedure that is most common in accidents where an insured person sustains damage to their property from an uninsured party. When an insurance policyholder sustains damage to their insured property, the insurer has an obligation to cover the cost of the damage per the insurance policy. Subrogation occurs when the insurance… read more
Florida Slip and Fall Laws
Slipping and falling can bruise more than just your ego. A bad slip and fall can leave you physically injured which may cause you to be unable to work, or at the very least, inflict unnecessary pain and suffering. If you are injured in a slip-and-fall accident, it’s important to know your rights. Depending on… read more