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Understanding Your Legal Options After a Car Accident in Pompano Beach

Car accidents can happen in any city in Florida. Broward County — home to the beautiful city of Pompano Beach — saw over 41,000 traffic crashes in 2021 alone. If you get into a car accident in Pompano Beach, you have legal options. Take a closer look at the different options your Pompano Beach car … Read more

The view from a car accident on a busy street during the holidays.

Why There Is An Increased Risk For Car Accidents Around The Holidays

Florida is being hammered hard by a rise in traffic accident deaths. According to the National Safety Council, car accident mortality was up 9% from 2015 and 18% from 2014. So even when accounting for year-round driving, the rate of deadly accidents is growing. Given Florida’s record pace for accident deaths in 2016, there is … Read more

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Why Wearing a Seatbelt is Important to Your Car Accident Case

Wearing a seatbelt is vital to your safety and can also play an important role in Florida car accident cases. Not only can someone else be held responsible for your injuries, but you can also share liability.  If you’re severely injured in a car accident (while not wearing a seatbelt) caused by another driver’s negligence, … Read more

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Is Florida Dangerous for Bikers?

In theory, Florida has the perfect weather, demographics, and nature to be a bicyclist paradise. In practice, it’s the most dangerous state to ride a bike. A combination of factors makes Florida roads hazardous for bikers, including small roads, lack of infrastructure for bikers, and impatient drivers.  In many cases, motor vehicle driver negligence (i.e., … Read more

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How and When to Report a Car Accident to the Police in Florida

Are you required to report every car accident in Florida to the Police? If so, when and how do you report a collision? In this article, you will learn the answers to both of these questions and more. Generally, Florida car accident laws set strict standards for when and how drivers are required to report … Read more

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Can Someone Sue Me If the Car Accident Case was Settled?

If a car accident victim accepts an insurance settlement, they can’t sue you for more money later on. However, someone can pursue a personal injury lawsuit against an individual instead of an insurer. The most common reasons at-fault drivers face litigation is not having insurance or the insurance claim exceeding policy limits.  Most claims don’t … Read more

Couple going over their car accident and whether or not it will go to trial in Florida with a car accident lawyer

Will My Car Accident Case Actually Go to Trial?

If you’re seeking damages for a car accident, your case may go to trial, but it’s not likely. Most car collision cases are settled during negotiations or pre-trial mediation.  Generally, insurers and litigants prefer to settle because it’s less expensive and takes less time. However, insurance companies and claimants sometimes can’t agree on a settlement. … Read more

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Discussing Henry Ruggs III Car Accident and DUI

On November 2, 2021, professional football player Henry Ruggs III made national news for his involvement in a felony DUI resulting in the death of Tina Tintor. If he is convicted, Ruggs faces 2 – 46 years in prison, a lifetime criminal record, and the end of his professional career.  However, the penalties don’t stop … Read more