Category Archives: Car Accidents
What Are the Differences Between Physical and Mental Distractions When Driving?
Distracted driving is often talked about. People are quick to bring up how drivers take their eyes off the wheel to look at a cellphone or other device. While it is true that electronic devices do distract drivers, they are not the only things that take our minds off the important task of driving… Read More »
Sarasota Drivers Must Stop at Stop Signs
While everyone knows that stop means stop, it is common for cars and trucks to roll through stop signs. Sometimes drivers run stop signs, without even slowing down. When a driver fails to stop, it is dangerous and illegal. Severe accidents have occurred due to drivers not abiding by traffic signs and signals. If… Read More »
Is a Settlement Possible If I Wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt?
Seat belts are designed to keep drivers and passengers safe. They need to be worn properly to reduce movement that can cause harm in the event of a crash or sudden shift. For example, they keep passengers and drivers in one spot to avoid impacts with interior car hazards. Plus, Florida requires seat belts… Read More »
Sarasota Car Accidents and Back Injuries
Backs often get injured in car accidents due to the impact of the vehicles involved. When you are healing from injuries as a result of a car accident, you may be thinking of how to move forward with a legal claim to help recover your damages such as medical bills and pain and suffering…. Read More »
Bad Weather Is a Driving Hazard
Even people with years of driving experience have to change their behaviors when the weather shifts. Weather can be a risk factor and lead to accidents when drivers are not alert and aware. Some estimates cite weather as a contributor to around 10% of car accident deaths. If you were in an accident during… Read More »
What to Do When a Manufacturer Defect Causes a Car Accident
When people think of liability after a Florida car accident, they often talk about who was the at-fault driver. While human mistakes and distracted driving can cause car accidents, sometimes an automobile manufacturer defect causes accidents and accident injuries. There are even instances when the car manufacturer moved forward with production even though there… Read More »
Accident Injuries May Not Show Immediately
After a car accident, injuries do not always appear immediately. There are times when broken bones and blood are seen and those injuries are addressed right away, but in other circumstances injuries are subtle and slow to show. These physical injuries can possibly still be life threatening. Since injuries can be slow to appear,… Read More »
When a Medicare Recipient Is Injured In a Car Accident
Medicare, a government health care program, is available for people 65 years old and older. There are also times when individuals with disabilities are eligible for Medicare. While the program can help with medical costs, it doesn’t pay for everything and there are important things to know if you are a Medicare recipient injured… Read More »
Does Car Insurance Cover Vet Bills After an Accident?
If you are an animal lover in Florida and have pets, you may be wondering if your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance covers vet bills. After all, dogs and cats can be injured in auto accidents, too. While compensation may be possible, it is not a given. That said, in most instances an auto… Read More »
Insurance Companies Cover New Child Car Seats After Accidents
Do you have child car seats and booster seats in your vehicle? If you do and you were involved in a car crash, replacing the seats for safety reasons may be on your mind. Auto insurance will usually cover the cost of replacing child car seats and booster seats after virtually any crash. To… Read More »
