You have just been in a car accident. What do you do next? Do you call the police? What if the other driver does not have insurance? Do you take pictures? Keep calm and follow these few simple steps: Address Passengers and Assess Damage Severe injuries can happen from the result of a car [...]
According to the U.S Coast Guard, in 2017 there were 4,291 boating accidents that involved 658 deaths and 2,629 injuries. With Labor Day quickly approaching, a lot of people like to spend their holiday weekend boating in a nearby river or lake. Here are a things to keep in mind to ensure a safe, [...]
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, every day, about ten people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or younger. Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States. With summer quickly approaching, it’s essential to learn these water safety tips and [...]
Under Florida Statute 316.172, any person using, operating, or driving a vehicle on or over the roads or highways in the state of Florida shall, upon approaching any school bus which displays a stop signal, bring the vehicle to a full stop while the bus is stopped. The vehicle cannot pass the school bus until [...]
Halloween is just around the corner! This is an exciting and celebratory time for individuals of all ages. Throughout the month of October there are Halloween parties, dress up opportunities and sugar overload. Along with the excitement of the season, it is important to be aware of certain safety precautions so that individuals do not [...]
Lets say you’re involved in an automobile accident in which the other driver is at fault; it’s safe to assume that the at-fault driver's car insurance will pay for the damages right? Not exactly, because if the individual who caused the accident has only the Florida State Required Minimum liability coverage, it will not cover [...]
Rental car reimbursement coverage helps pay for rental car costs you incur when your car's damages are covered by your comprehensive and collision car insurance coverage. For example, you may need to rent a car if your own car is being repaired for damages caused: In a car accident where you were at-fault. In a [...]
Have you ever been driving behind a semi truck and noticed a sign that says “Stay Back” or “Not Responsible for Broken Windshields” affixed to the trailer? Most people tend to instinctively believe the signs they see every day. But, it just doesn’t work that way. Florida Statute §316.520 states that a vehicle may not [...]
On September 9th, 2016, Mazda recalled 2.2 million cars and SUVs worldwide due to rear hatch failures which would cause the vehicle's deck lid or trunk to unexpectedly slam closed. In a statement released by Mazda, a representative indicated that the corrosion protection applied to the hatch lift supports at the factory did not provide [...]
The term "non-joinder" refers to the omission of a necessary party to an action, which in this case is the insurance company. Under Florida Law, a jury will never know whether the defendant in a lawsuit has an insurance policy that will cover a verdict against them. In other words, the vast majority of personal [...]
