Car Accident Blog

Not wearing a seatbelt does not bar an injury claim in Florida, but it can significantly reduce the compensation you recover. In this article, we will discuss… Whether wearing a seatbelt is legally mandated in Florida. How your damages can be reduced if you were not wearing a...

Dash cam footage can determine liability in a Florida car accident case long before a jury is ever selected. In this article, we will discuss… Whether dash cam footage can be admitted into evidence in Florida. When dashcam footage carries decisive weight over other records The...

In this article, you will discover: The importance of requesting a police report or self-reporting after an accident in Florida. What to do if the police report is inaccurate or incomplete. The typical information found in a police report of an accident in Florida. Why Is It...

In this article, you will learn:  What Uninsured Motorist coverage is and how it works.  What you should do if you realize the other driver is uninsured.  Common challenges you might face when trying to recover damages from a UM driver.  What Is Uninsured Motorist (UM)...

In this article, you will learn: Why it is a mistake to admit fault at the scene. How posting about social media can hurt your claim. Consequences of settling too early with the insurance company. Why Is It A Mistake To Admit Fault At The Accident Scene? The accident scene sets the...

In this article, you can discover… Where to find medical care after an accident. What to do if you don’t have health insurance.  How to correctly document your injuries.  Where Can I Find Medical Treatment After An Accident?  If you are in immediate pain after the accident,...

In this article, you can discover… What to do immediately after a car accident. What to document at the accident scene. The role of medical care after an auto accident. What Are the First Steps I Should Take Immediately After A Car Accident? From a legal perspective, the first...

In this article, you can discover: How being partially at fault for an accident can impact your personal injury claim. How uninsured motorist coverage comes into play in an accident in Florida. What your options are while you are waiting on a settlement. Could Being Partially At...

In the case of Victor Creech v. Joseph Santomassino, Case Number 4D2024-0279 (Fla. 4th DCA October 23, 2024), Florida’s Fourth DCA held that a brief glance by a truck driver at his cell phone is not an active engagement or handling of a cell phone and does not rise to the level...

If you’re involved in a rideshare accident in Florida, understanding your legal rights is crucial. From determining liability to collecting the necessary evidence, navigating a claim can be complex. This guide clarifies the basics and explains what steps to take to ensure you...

In the case of Fundora v. Dangond, Case Number 3D22-1749 (Fla. 3rd DCA May 1, 2024), Florida’s Third DCA held that when Progressive disclosed an additional policy of insurance that could have provided coverage to the Plaintiff, then the previously reached settlement for policy...

In the case of Arthur Sager v. Madalina Blanco and Ricardo F. Blanco, Case Number 3D20-1194 (Fla. 3rd DCA October 12, 2022), Florida’s Third DCA held that an injured party is not precluded from pursuing vicarious liability when the vehicle involved has been weaponized by...

In the case of Rose Renda v. Joseph Price, Case Number 4D21-534 (Fla. 4th DCA July 27, 2022), Florida’s Fourth DCA held that using fraudulent funds to obtain a homestead for the purpose of defeating a judgment creditor results in an equitable lien on the homestead subject to...

In the case of Papa John’s USA, Inc. and Lorena Gonzalez v. Paula Moore, Case Number 5D22-716 (Fla. 5th DCA July 15, 2022), Florida’s Fifth DCA reiterated that general testimony does not waive the attorney-client privilege. Instead, a waiver of attorney-client privilege...

In the case of Patrick Campbell v. Harper’s Air Inc., Case Number 3D21-0750 (Fla. 3d DCA January 19, 2022), Florida’s Third DCA held that a release of the driver that includes a release for “employers” also releases the employer at the time of the accident...

In the case of Ronnie Rondell v. Daniel Romano, et al, Case Number 2D20-2840 (Fla. 2d DCA January 5, 2022), Florida’s Second DCA held that a car wrecked before its actual sale to a new potential owner did not implicate the new owner under the dangerous instrumentality...

In the case of Linda Friedel v. Elizabeth Edwards, Case Number 2D20-2233 (Fla. 2d DCA September 29, 2021), Florida’s Second DCA held that a lawsuit against the defendant was not a legal nullity where the defendant passed away shortly before the lawsuit was...

In the case of Samantha Elaine Tsuji v. H. Bart Fleet, Case Number 1D20-901 (Fla. 1st DCA August 4, 2021), Florida’s First DCA held that sections 733.702(5) and 733.710(1) of Florida’s Probate Code barred claims brought after more than 2 years after the...

In the case of Alberta Ellison v. Randy Willoughby, Case Number 2D19-1961 (Fla. 2d DCA June 11, 2021), Florida’s Second DCA held that a tortfeasor does not get a setoff for bad faith on the part of the injured person’s insurance company. Facts of the...

In the case of GEICO Indemnity Company v. Brian Walker, et al, Case Number 4D20-764 (Fla. 4th DCA May 12, 2021), Florida’s Fourth DCA held that a vehicle to which the driver had been given open permission without restriction to use was not covered because it was...