For your first meeting, bring your medical records, police report, insurance info, photos, a written timeline, witness contacts, pay stubs, and any communications with insurers. These help your lawyer assess your case quickly and build a strong strategy from day…
To file a PIP claim in Florida, report the accident, seek medical care within 14 days, notify your insurer, submit medical and wage documentation, and follow up regularly. PIP covers up to $10K in medical/wage losses, regardless of fault, but…
Most Florida car accident injury cases settle in 12–24 months, depending on injury severity, insurance cooperation, and legal steps like medical treatment, negotiation, and litigation. The process begins the day of the crash and ends when you receive your settlement…
Yes, in Florida, medical providers and insurers can take part of your car accident settlement through medical liens. But you can reduce or eliminate what you owe with legal strategies like lien disputes, negotiations, and smart documentation. Here’s how to…
Failing to call the police, delaying medical care, or saying the wrong thing to insurance can cost Florida drivers their rights after a minor car accident. These slip-ups can void PIP benefits, reduce settlement offers, and derail valid personal injury…
Yes, Florida ranks as one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians, currently 4th in fatality rate nationwide. Poor road design, speeding, and underfunded infrastructure put walkers at greater risk, especially in cities like Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Behind Florida’s…
In Florida, hit-and-run is a crime with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. To prove it, gather witness statements, surveillance footage, and a police report. Victims must seek medical care within 14 days to claim compensation under Florida’s no-fault insurance…
Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine makes vehicle owners legally liable for accidents caused by anyone driving their car with permission. It can expand access to insurance policies and affect how car accident settlements are calculated, regardless of whether the owner was…
If you’re involved in a Florida car accident involving an unlicensed teenage driver, whether you’re the driver, their parent, or the other party, your steps matter. Call the police, get medical care within 14 days, and document everything. Legal and…
PTSD after a Florida car accident can show up as flashbacks, nightmares, panic attacks, driving phobia, or emotional numbness. These symptoms may start immediately or appear weeks later, and if diagnosed and documented, they can be included in a…
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