Car Accidents - Page 4

Florida accident reporting requirements ensure law enforcement authorities and insurers get involved in the post-accident process when necessary. You must report any accident that results in injury, death, or property damage that renders a vehicle inoperable. You generally have ten days to report such an accident. Even if the law does not require you to …

Structural damage to a car refers to any damage that affects the core integrity of the vehicle’s framework. This includes any harm to the car’s frame, chassis, or any component crucial to the vehicle’s overall stability and safety.  Recognizing structural damage is essential, especially if it resulted from a car accident, as it compromises the …

If someone else is driving your car and gets into an accident in Florida, the primary source for insurance coverage typically comes from the car owner’s insurance policy. Florida law stipulates that the vehicle’s insurance covers damages first, making the car owner’s policy the primary insurer in most cases.  This can raise numerous questions about …

Airbags can hurt when they deploy. They often cause abrasions, contusions, and other injuries. This is a normal consequence of how they work and how quickly they inflate. The injuries caused by a deploying airbag are generally minor. Since airbags save lives, they are worth the risk of cuts, bruises, or even broken bones.   Whether …

Modern airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to severe crashes when a seatbelt alone might not provide the protection necessary to keep vehicle occupants from hitting the steering wheel, dash, or other hard surfaces inside the car. This generally happens when traveling 8 to 28 miles per hour or higher, depending on what the …

There is no law preventing you from driving your car after airbags deploy, but this is not advisable. It is important for your safety to have your car checked for damage and your airbags replaced by an authorized service technician before driving the vehicle. Some people try to drive their cars without replacing the airbags …

If you were hurt in an accident that was caused or worsened by a pothole in the road, you can sue the city for damages. The deadlines are often shorter for suing a municipality, and you may need to prove that the city knew about the pothole beforehand and didn’t fix it. You can also …

If you were hit and injured by an impaired driver in Florida, you should seek immediate medical help. After that, start gathering evidence right away to build a case for damages either through an insurance claim or a lawsuit. Even with your personal injury protection (PIP), you may need to provide evidence of your injuries, …

It may be possible to sue for a hit-and-run. However, you will need to identify the driver. In addition, to file a lawsuit in Florida, you must have suffered damages that exceed your personal injury protection (PIP) policy. This generally covers minor and moderate collisions.   If you have questions about your legal options after a …

There is no average settlement for a rear-end collision, as every accident case will have a unique settlement value. The amount of money you should settle for depends on the damages you suffered, such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Rear-end accident victims may recover compensation for their economic and non-economic …