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...
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...
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....
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...
Land O’ Lakes, FL – According to Fox 13, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is searching for a suspect involved in a hit & run with a bicyclist. The accident happened near American Plaza Boulevard in Land O’ Lakes on September 3, 2022. The bicyclist suffered severe injuries after the driver fled the scene, but...
Odessa, Florida – According to News Channel 8, a fiery crash shut down eastbound lanes of State Road 54 near Ogden Loop on 09/06/2022. Pasco County Fire Rescue was on scene. It is not clear what caused the accident, but one of the individuals involved was airlifted as a trauma alert.If you have been hurt...
Like many clients you’re probably concerned with getting treatment and whether you will have to pay anything out-of-pocket. Finding a doctor who will treat you after a car accident is difficult. Many primary care physicians (PCPs) are reluctant to treat patients injured in an accident. PCPs are often not familiar with the billing procedures or...