Central Florida Motor Vehicle Accident Blog

Our Orlando attorneys share their insights into the motor vehicle accident recovery process in this blog. Read it to learn what you should do after a crash.

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Uninsured Motorist Coverage Could be Critical in a Florida Motorcycle Accident Case Uninsured motorist coverage doesn’t just cover medical bills like personal injury protection coverage and medical payments. It also covers pain and suffering, disfigurement and impairment – intangible damages which is why we highly recommend uninsured motorist coverage for motorcyclists.
What is an Emergency Medical Condition in a Florida Car Accident Case (and Why is it Important)? An EMC is essentially a serious injury that needs serious treatment right now. The only medical professionals that can diagnose an EMC are medical doctors, physicians, physician assistants, and some high level nurse practitioners.
Did You Know That Pedestrians Hit By Cars Have Access To Automobile Medical Insurance Coverage? Most people who have been hit by a car don't realize that their initial medical expenses will typically be paid by automobile insurance coverage, and this is true regardless of who's at fault for the accident.
What Is A Consortium Claim In A Florida Personal Injury Case? This claim allows the uninjured spouse to recover money damages from the at-fault party. A consortium claim can only be filed with a companion injury claim.
You Can Have A Traumatic Brain Injury Without Having A Fractured Skull You can cause brain injury with a lot less force than it takes to cause a fractured skull. Oftentimes after an accident a client will begin having issues with memory loss, cognitive decline, and trouble coming up with common words.
Which Law Enforcement Agencies Investigate Car Accidents In Florida? Most of the accidents that we see are investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. The reason why Florida Highway Patrol troopers investigate accidents with fatalities and serious injuries, is because they typically have more significant training in crash scene investigation and accident reconstruction.
Are Hospital Bills After A Florida Accident Negotiable? Hospitals would usually rather get some type of payment than nothing at all.
What Is The Alcohol Defense In A Florida Personal Injury Case? Plaintiff in a civil case can’t recover any money from a defendant, if at the time of the accident, the plaintiff was impaired by alcohol or drugs and that impairment made the plaintiff more than 30% responsible for causing the accident.
What To Do If Insurance Company Calls Offering Money? Keep in mind there is no need to rush into a settlement. The statute of limitations for a personal injury case is four years.
What To Tell Doctors After A Motor Vehicle Accident? It is important to notify your insurance company immediately after an accident so you can access the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits on your car insurance policy.