Car accidents are unfortunately common occurrences on our roads, leading to injuries, damages and even fatalities. According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 6 million car accidents occur annually in the United States. Understanding how law enforcement and insurance companies determine fault in these situations is key for those […]
Seeking Justice For The Injured
Pursuing compensation for emotional distress after a car accident
Not everything painful after a car accident is visible or tangible. Sometimes, only the injured person can see or feel the suffering inside. This unfortunate reality makes emotional distress more challenging to prove than physical damage. Emotional distress due to a traumatic crash varies in symptoms. Its common indicators are depression and anxiety. Unless injuries […]
Seeking justice after a hit-and-run: Identifying the driver
After a hit-and-run, you may feel disoriented. But this is when your fight for justice begins. Your goal is not just to mend the physical damage but also to identify the driver responsible. In circumstances like this, knowing what to do when the driver flees is key to your pursuit of justice. Report to law […]
Bicycle accident results in 1 death
A bicyclist was killed in St. Johns County after a car hit his bike. Florida authorities arrived at the scene of the 9:35 p.m. crash to find the bicyclist already dead. The accident occurred along State Road A1A. Events leading up to the fatal collision The recent Florida accident happened when a man, 47, was […]
Motorcycle accident leads to 1 death, 1 injury
A woman died when a motor vehicle struck her motorcycle in Flagler County. Meanwhile, the man driving the motorcycle at the time of the Florida accident suffered injuries in the wreck. The accident took place along U.S. Route 5. Events leading up to the wreck The recent Florida collision took place at around 10 a.m. […]
Distracted driving: The hidden danger on the roads
Eating, drinking, texting and talking to our companions are mundane things we do. However, pair them with driving and they become a distraction that can lead to a serious mishap. Thinking that we can multitask while driving is one step closer to an accident waiting to happen. Even if we think our attention is 100% […]
Hit-and-run accident leads to bicyclist’s death
A Florida teenager lost his life in Hendry County after a sport utility vehicle struck his bike. The SUV driver was recently arrested in connection with the accident after fleeing the crash scene. His arrest came a little over a month after the hit-and-run accident. How the accident happened The Florida crash happened on a […]
1 dead, 1 injured in motorcycle wreck
A motorcyclist was killed in Florida after a car struck his bike. Authorities arrived on the scene of the 8:45 p.m. accident to discover that the biker was already dead. Another person suffered injuries in the wreck. Events leading to the motor vehicle crash The recent Florida accident took place at about 8:45 p.m. According […]
Recovering property damage compensation after a car crash
A car crash often leaves survivors not only with bodily injuries and emotional distress but also with tangible property damage. In Florida, drivers must have at least a $10,000 property damage liability insurance for crashes they cause. This rule means they must pay if the damage to the other party’s vehicle exceeds their policy’s limit. […]
Steps To Take Immediately After A Car Accident
A car accident can quickly become a huge legal and financial nightmare. You should know how to protect yourself if you ever find yourself in one. Report the accident If you are physically able to make a call, dial 911 and report the accident. The operator will ask you questions regarding your location, whether you […]