Tag Archives: no-fault insurance
Motorcycle Fatalities, Though Preventable, Are on the Rise in Florida
Fatal motorcycle accidents continue to mount in Florida, outpacing deadly crashes involving other vehicles. Fatalities on bikes in 2018 were more than double those in 2001, the year after Florida repealed its original mandatory helmet law. Although a new law has been put in place, it is far less restrictive and has not served to […]
Proving Commercial Vehicles Are at Fault for Accidents
Trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles may be big and potentially dangerous, but surprisingly, accidents that involved them in Citrus and Lake counties in 2017 actually resulted in fewer injuries and fatalities than crashes of automobiles alone. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle’s 2017 Annual Report on Traffic Crashes, there […]
When You Suffer a Slipped Disc Injury in an Auto Accident
Your spine consists of an array of bones (vertebrae) cushioned by rubbery discs wedged between them. When a disc becomes ruptured, fluids leak out and deplete the cushion, putting pressure on the nerves in the spine. This syndrome, known as a herniated disc or “slipped disc,” can be the result of physical trauma or excessive […]
No-Fault Auto Insurance in Florida
Florida law allows victims of car accidents to recover damages through no-fault auto insurance. This means that no matter who or what caused the collision, you are eligible for compensation for your resulting medical expenses and lost wages. This provision allows you to pay your bills right away and often eradicates the need for a […]
