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How to Deal with Insurance Disputes
After you file an insurance claim, the insurance company then evaluates the claim and decides to either accept it or deny it. In many cases, insurance denials are due to incorrect details on insurance claims. When this happens, the filer can correct his or her claim and resubmit it. Insurance claims can also be… Read More »
Smaller Cars are Not as Safe as Larger, Heavier Cars
According to a report published on Edmunds.com, smaller cars are not as safe as larger cars. There is far more to this finding, though. The report discussed the factors used to compare vehicles side-by-side and how safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)… Read More »
Senate Bill on Florida’s No-Fault Car Insurance System and PIP Withdrawn
In March 2017, SB 1766 was filed in the Florida Senate. This bill, if passed, would have repealed the state’s no-fault car insurance law that requires drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage in their automobile insurance policies. Following this action, drivers would have to carry bodily injury protection coverage, which covers damages… Read More »
Study Finds Better Headlights Can Help Prevent Car Accidents
Approximately half of the fatal collisions that occur in the United States each year occur during evening hours. Low visibility makes collisions more likely in all driving environments because it can obscure hazards like pedestrians, bicyclists, and potholes and debris in the road. Although all vehicles are equipped with headlights to reduce their drivers’… Read More »
Hands-free Devices Might Not Prevent Distracted Driving
Using a handheld device while driving is dangerous. Cell phone and tablet use while driving is so widely recognized as dangerous that many states, Florida included, have enacted laws banning text messaging while driving. Some states have even banned the use of handheld devices while driving outright. Hands-free systems, such as bluetooth headsets and… Read More »
Can Florida Parents Waive their Right to Child Support?
No. Child support is not like spousal support, which an adult has the right to waive his or her right to receive. A child cannot support him- or herself financially and even if one parent can support a child completely, that parent does not have the right to waive his or her child’s right… Read More »
Does Child Support End When my Kid Turns 18?
In the United States, age 18 is when a child is considered to become a legal adult. Because of this, many mistakenly believe that parents are only required to financially support their children until the children turn 18. For a married couple or a single parent with no child support order, this is true…. Read More »
What to Do if you are Injured in a Bicycle Accident
If you are involved in a bicycle accident, pull off the road to a safe area immediately. If you or another party needs emergency medical care, call 911 to have an ambulance sent to the scene. Otherwise, use this time to gather the evidence you will need later if you choose to file a… Read More »
Water Park Injuries in Florida
There is no shortage of water parks in Florida. Universal’s Volcano Bay is now open, joining Florida favorites like Legoland Florida Water Park, Reunion Resort Water Park, Aquatica, and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Water parks, like amusement parks and even regular municipal parks, contain equipment that can cause injuries to users if it is not… Read More »
FAQs About Personal Injury
Personal injury claims can be complicated. This is why it is in your best interest to work with an experienced personal injury lawyer to pursue compensation for your damages, rather than attempting to pursue your claim on your own. When you first meet with a personal injury lawyer to discuss your claim, arrive ready… Read More »
