While motor vehicle accidents can occur anywhere, in Florida, they tend to happen quite frequently. According to an Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety report, Florida is considered one of the most dangerous states for driving. In just one year, the state reported over 391,000 car accidents, approximately 3,400 deaths due to these crashes, and 248,000 injuries. Yet,...
If you have been involved in a Florida car accident, the last thing you want to think about is what steps you should take after this crash. However, it is important to point out that the things you do after a motor vehicle collision can help not only protect your health and safety but your...
Did you know you have a C.L.U.E. report? LexisNexis C.L.U.E. (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange) is a claims information exchange used by insurance companies to make informed pricing and underwriting decisions when writing your insurance policies. It compiles and reports 7 years of your auto and personal property claims. Just like your credit report, you are...
Whether they’re transporting passengers, food, or groceries, rideshare drivers are on the road 24/7. As of January 2021, Uber reported 3.5 million drivers in its 2021 Investor Presentation. While Uber, Lyft and Instacart save many of us time, they do a horrible job of educating and protecting their drivers. Most rideshare drivers have no clue...
According to AutoInsurance.org, with an average of 391 fatal crashes, Thanksgiving ranks #8 as one of the deadliest holidays to drive. Because Thanksgiving falls on Thursday it is a long holiday weekend. Family and friends are on the road making their way to their Thanksgiving feast or heading home after gathering, eating, and drinking. You...
Weeki Wachee, Florida – On 09/07/2022, according to News Channel 8, a 57-year old Port Richey man died after his car crashed into a home in Hernando County, Florida. The driver sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated and told News Channel 8 the decedent was speeding...
Hudson, Florida – According to the Tampa Bay Times, on September 10, 2022, a 40-year-old woman from Riverview was struck and tragically killed by a SUV. She was crossing U.S. Highway 19 at the intersection of New York Avenue in Pasco County, Florida when the SUV struck her. FHP responded to the scene. The driver...
Bicyclist Accident Yesterday New Port Richey, Florida – According to News Channel 8, a vehicle driven by a 33-year-old man struck a bicyclist on the sidewalk while traveling on Seven Springs Blvd. The driver continued to travel off road and crashed into a fire hydrant. He exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot....
Hurricane Ian’s Impact on Homeowner’s Insurance Florida’s homeowner’s insurance industry has been in the headlines before Hurricane Ian was formed. Could the damage and devastation left by Hurricane Ian cripple the industry further with the anticipated insurance claims? The industry was already fragile and concerns about homeowner’s insurance firms going insolvent is a real fear...
If you suffer a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are your monetary losses directly related to the accident. They are objective and easily calculated/proven with medical bills, receipts, etc. The following are some examples of economic damages: Non-economic damages are intangible...