Car Accidents — Page 8

There is a difference between a claim and a lawsuit. In a claim, you demand compensation from the defendant or an insurance company. Although there is no formal deadline for filing a claim, there is a deadline for filing a lawsuit. For this reason, you must file your claim before the deadline to file a…

Driving in Florida can feel frustrating. According to the Urban Mobility Report, the Miami metropolitan area was the seventh-most congested large city in the U.S. in 2020. Each commuter wasted 27 hours in traffic in 2020. Amazingly, 2020’s number was actually down due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2019, Miami commuters wasted 74 hours in traffic….

If you’ve suffered a car crash injury in South Florida, you’ll likely want to know the costs of legal representation.  When it comes to compensation for damages, Florida is a no-fault state. This means you can generally seek compensation from your insurance, even if another party caused your injuries. However, these claims may only partially…

Can you file a car accident claim if someone hits your parked car in Miami? It depends on whether you can locate the at-fault driver, what kind of losses you suffered, and what type of insurance coverage is available.  If you cannot locate the at-fault driver and carry only Florida’s mandatory minimum auto insurance, you…

Your car’s market value will automatically decrease after an accident, even after repairs are completed. Many consumers won’t pay high prices or even think about buying a car with a history of accidents. A record of the car accident is often added to the vehicle’s history report after a collision. Customers may look up vehicle…

Miami traffic leads to all kinds of accidents — including accidents that occur when backing up. These tend to happen at slower speeds, but even a low-speed crash can cause fatalities, injuries like whiplash, and plenty of damage to both vehicles. And any accident is likely to impact your insurance rates for a long time…

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Florida, you’re probably hurt, worried about medical bills, unsure of whether you’ll need to replace your car or not, and concerned about missing work. You may not be thinking about getting sued by the other driver. Each case is different, but having legal representation is important…

Getting a settlement check from an insurance company seems to take forever in some cases. However, Florida insurance laws require companies to pay an insurance claim within 20 days of signing a final settlement agreement.  Most of the time between your car accident and receiving a settlement check is spent healing from your injuries and…

If you drive or ride in cars regularly, you will likely experience a car accident at some point. Although it’s impossible to predict when you’ll have an accident, you can determine the odds of one occurring, especially in a specific city. How Many Car Accidents Are There in Miami, FL Each Year? Miami-Dade County reports…

You’re on your way to an important event when suddenly, you find yourself in a car wreck. After everything has seemingly been taken care of, you ask yourself whether you should drive your car or not. Obviously, the answer depends heavily on the condition of the vehicle. But there are also other important factors to…