Multi-vehicle pile-ups are harrowing events. These chain-reaction crashes can involve dozens of cars, causing significant property damage, injuries and even fatalities. Understanding the leading causes of pile-ups is crucial to staying safer behind the wheel....
Auto Accidents
Helping your teen heal emotionally after their first crash
If your teen earned their driver’s license within the last year, they may be doing a lot more driving this summer than they did when they only had a learner’s permit. That means their chances of a crash will increase. It’s important to understand that the time between...
A driver who caused a crash doesn’t have insurance. Now what?
After a Florida car crash, people generally assume that the party at fault for a wreck can cover the costs inspired by that accident. Determining who is at fault for a crash is a key part of the collision investigation process. The person who broke traffic laws or...
Understanding the value of your car accident case
You may be entitled to compensation for the damages you’ve suffered from a car crash caused by the negligence of another individual or entity. If so, it can help to understand what goes into calculating the value of a car accident claim, and therefore, how much you...
How does your share of fault in a crash affect your compensation?
Not every car crash is the fault of one driver. In fact, many of them involve some type of negligence on the part of both (or multiple) people or other parties. While it may seem like the crash in which you were injured was completely the other driver’s fault (and...
Do I need to see a doctor after a car crash?
Car crashes can lead to very serious injuries, some of which aren’t easily noticed. Add in victims who are dealing with an adrenaline rush and it’s even easier for injuries to go unnoticed. Because of this, it’s critical that all victims get immediate medical care...
Why Tesla’s massive recall impacts all motorists
Motorists, understandably, often take the safety of their vehicles – as well as those belonging to others – for granted. After all, driving around paranoid that your vehicle could spontaneously combust, that your tires could burst or that your airbag could shoot...
How less sunlight increases drivers’ crash risks
When people ponder the safety implications of winter weather, Florida doesn’t tend to register as a location of concern. After all, Florida stays relatively hot and humid even when other states end up buried in snow. The weather is so warm and pleasant during the...
Tips for motorcyclists caught in Florida downpours
Riding a motorcycle is exhilarating but can also be hazardous, especially in unpredictable weather. The chances of getting caught in a sudden downpour are high in Florida. Although many might opt not to ride when the forecast looks grim, sometimes the rain surprises...
Ensure your teens have a safe and sober homecoming
If it’s September in Florida, two things are certain — footballs are being tossed in stadiums and soon teens will be heading out in their best finery to homecoming dances. Parents want their kids to experience these rites of passage in high school, but they also want...