Category Archives: Car Accidents
Uninsured Trucking Company Causes Fatal Crash that Kills Five
A grieving family has filed a personal injury wrongful death case against a trucking company that was uninsured at the time of the crash. The trucking company’s insurer, canceled its policy citing severe safety violations and a history of accidents. The insurer was supposed to report the lack of coverage to the Federal Motor… Read More »
Family Sues After Employee Dies After Being Hit by Fuel Truck at Austin Airport
The family of an employee who died after being struck by a fuel truck at the Austin Airport has filed a lawsuit against the aviation company who owned and operated the truck. On October 31, an Aviation Department employee was hit by a truck near a service road that goes by the tarmac. In… Read More »
Exceptions to Florida’s No-Fault Car Accident Insurance Laws
The majority of states in the U.S. are tort-based. That means that one driver files a claim against another driver’s insurance policy. In Florida, we have a no-fault system. Drivers first file claims on their own police if they are injured in a crash. That doesn’t mean that an injured driver cannot sue or… Read More »
Should I Purchase an Uninsured Motorist Policy in Florida?
Florida ranks as one of the highest states in the nation for motor vehicle deaths. Florida is reputed to have more uninsured drivers than any other state in the country, according to the Insurance Research Council. More than a quarter of all drivers in Florida are uninsured. Those who are injured in auto accidents… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Takes Up Case Involving Drunk Minors
The guardian of an 18-year-old woman filed a lawsuit against two Florida bars near Florida State University that she blamed for the accident. Both of these bars served minors the night of the accident which resulted in catastrophic injuries to the 18-year-old woman. She was struck by a pickup truck that was driven by… Read More »
Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Car Accident in Florida
You’ve just been involved in a car accident. You know that you are entitled to recover money related to your injuries, damage to your vehicle, and more. You contact your insurance company as required. Now, the insurance company is asking you questions about your injuries and the nature of the accident. You’re afraid of… Read More »
What to Know After a Tampa, FL Auto Accident
If you’ve been involved in a recent auto accident, navigating Florida’s rules for filing an injury claim can be complicated and intimidating. Under Florida’s no-fault system, you are entitled to file a claim on your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) policy, and in fact, must do so before you file a lawsuit. If your… Read More »
What is Colossus Insurance Claims Adjuster Software?
Several insurance companies use claims adjusting software to evaluate a personal injury claim filed by an injured party during a car accident. This software can project a range depending on the sorts of injuries that are sustained in a car accident. Some companies use this software exclusively to determine the value of a personal… Read More »
Mobile Devices and Car Crashes in Tampa, FL
Mobile devices are now responsible for a large number of car accidents in Florida. Florida’s roadways have always been considered dangerous, but that has never been truer than it is now. Florida rules of the road make it unlawful to operate a mobile device while you are driving. Drivers can be issued tickets for… Read More »
Gas Tanker Accident Leaves 1 Dead, Another Injured
A fiery gas tanker accident left the driver dead and a 23-year-old man injured after an accident in Hillsborough County, FL, according to a recent report. According to the accident report, a 23-year-old driver rear-ended the tanker resulting in an explosion that killed the truck driver and injured the other driver. After the rear-end… Read More »