Category Archives: Car Accidents

Reporting a Claim from a Bus Accident

Reporting a Claim from a Bus Accident Question: I was at the bus stop, I got up and the driver hit the brakes hard and I fell down. hurt my head, back, neck and shoulders. The accident has caused me to have dizzy spells all day, everyday. I recently had my vertigo under control, but everything […]

PIP And Coverages After Auto Accident in Tampa, Florida

PIP And Coverages After Auto Accident in Tampa, Florida After an accident there are basically two areas of damages that we need to be concerned about. First of all, damage to your vehicle, if your vehicle is repairable, your vehicle will be repaired at a reputable shop, the at fault party will normally pay for […]

Why Is It Important To Receive Medical Attention Within 14 Days Of My Accident In Florida?

Why Is It Important To Receive Medical Attention Within 14 Days Of My Accident In Florida? Sometime ago the personal injury protections statute in Florida what we call PIP changed. Under that new PIP statute if you do not receive medical care within 14 days of an accident and by that means emergency room, going […]

How To Determine Whether I Have A Good Chance Of Winning A Car Accident Lawsuit in Tampa, Florida?

How To Determine Whether I Have A Good Chance Of Winning A Car Accident Lawsuit in Tampa, Florida? Oftentimes when people come into our office in Tampa, FL after a car accident and we basically ask them four questions. First of, who is at fault for the accident? Secondly, does the opposite driver, what we […]

Do I Need an Attorney for Being Hit by a Car While Biking?

Do I Need an Attorney for Being Hit by a Car While Biking? Question: I was in the bike lane, the driver was making a right on green. I got hit and flew over the handlebars and landed on my hands. I was bleeding and have minor nicks on my face. I got the information […]

Can I Sue The Other Driver For My Injuries in Tampa, Florida?

Can I Sue The Other Driver For My Injuries in Tampa, Florida? Oftentimes when someone comes into our office in Tampa, FL after an accident. They often wonder what their rights are in terms of the accident. First of all, you can sue the other driver for your damages both economic damages, for example unpaid […]

Can I Sue if The Accident is Partially My Fault in Florida?

A lot of times when people come in to our office in Tampa, FL they wonder if they can still file a claim if a motor vehicle accident is their fault, and the answer is absolutely. In Florida we call a pure comparative negligence state, which means that you can recover for that percentage of […]

Are There Special Laws That Apply to Commercial Vehicles in Florida?

Are There Special Laws That Apply to Commercial Vehicles in Florida? In Florida, the federal motor carrier safety act has been codified into Florida law. That safety act provides special regulations that apply to commercial vehicles. A commercial vehicle is a vehicle that weighs much more than your car and is defined under the statute. […]

What is Important to Know About the New Personal Injury Protection Statutes in Florida?

What is Important to Know About the New Personal Injury Protection Statutes in Florida? We have new Personal Injury Protection (PIP) statute in the State of Florida.  One of the things that is very important to know is a person involved in a car accident must receive a medical care within 14 days of the […]