The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has established certain auto insurance coverage requirements for motorists, just like equivalent government agencies have done in every other US state. However, the laws provide a key difference that has a huge impact on the claims process after a car…
After years of debate, measures have moved forward in both chambers of the Florida legislature to repeal the state’s 50-year-old motor vehicle no-fault law. Senate Bill 54 has already passed, while companion House Bill 719 was approved in the committee stage on April 19, 2021. The proposed legislation has been…
When you discuss auto insurance rates with non-Floridians or look up costs in other U.S. states, one glaring fact becomes apparent: Florida residents pay far more for premiums, up to double compared to other areas. A recent Yahoo! Finance article confirms that Florida is ranked second on the list of…
Even when you take proper safety precautions, drive defensively, and follow all traffic laws, the risk of being involved in a car accident is still shockingly high. In reporting statistics for South Florida, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reveals that there are almost 212,000 auto collisions…
Victims of vehicle crashes, slip and fall incidents, and other accidents are often surprised to learn that most of these cases are resolved before trial via out-of-court settlements. The US Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that just 4-5% of all personal injury claims are decided by a jury or judge,…
Car accidents make up a whopping 99% of all non-fatal transportation injuries in the US, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2020 Report. Millions of victims and their families are expected to file insurance claims for their losses. Even if you do not have a legal background, you…
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Traffic Crash Facts, there are more than 248,000 people hurt in Florida car accidents every year, and almost 32,500 injured victims in Miami-Dade County alone. For many of these individuals, the legal process for recovering compensation starts with filing…
When you are hurt in an accident and want to seek compensation from the responsible person or entity, you will typically file a claim under an auto, business, property, or other insurance policy. Because the nature of your injuries is a key factor in getting monetary damages, you can expect…
When you have been hurt in a Miami car accident, you are probably aware that recovering compensation for your losses starts with filing an insurance claim. Once you submit the initial paperwork, you can expect a call from the responsible driver’s insurer, since the company will want information regarding the…
It is no secret that your insurance rates could increase considerably when you are at fault in a motor vehicle crash. As such, you probably understand the other driver’s similar sentiment when he or she was negligent in causing a crash in which you were hurt. There is a strong…