A recent decision by Florida’s appellate court sheds light on important issues surrounding uninsured motorist (UM) coverage and the responsibilities of insurance companies when policies are updated or expanded. The case involved whether a newly insured party added to an existing policy was entitled to UM coverage despite the original…
A tragic car accident outside a Miami pharmacy has left a 7-year-old girl in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle driven by an elderly woman. The child was walking with her mother when the accident occurred, and she was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital with severe head…
Driving under the influence of drugs is as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol, and it’s just as illegal under Florida law. If any substance impairs a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle—whether it’s illegal drugs, prescription medications, or even some over-the-counter drugs—they can face DUI charges. These…
A recent tragic accident involved a hit-and-run crash in which a driver fled the scene, leaving one person dead and another injured. The collision occurred after a driver ran a red light, causing significant damage to multiple vehicles and surrounding property. This kind of reckless behavior, coupled with the failure…
Although common on many roads, U-turns can be particularly hazardous when not executed correctly. These maneuvers require drivers to cut across multiple lanes of traffic, making them especially risky at busy intersections. The potential for severe collisions increases significantly when drivers misjudge the speed of oncoming traffic or other vehicles…
Red light accidents are among the most dangerous types of collisions on the road. When drivers fail to obey traffic signals, the results can be catastrophic, often leading to severe injuries or even fatalities. These accidents frequently occur at high speeds and can involve multiple vehicles, making them particularly deadly.…
A recent Florida appellate court decision has highlighted the difficulties of many Florida auto accident cases. The court upheld a verdict against the plaintiff, who had argued that the trial court mishandled objections to the defense’s questioning. The appellate court found that these objections did not impact the verdict. Testimonies…
A recent Florida accident case before the Third District Court of Appeal involved a minor child injured in a car accident. The parents of the child appealed the trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Royal Plus, Inc. The court evaluated the three-prong test of…
Florida experiences a high level of hit-and-run accidents on a yearly basis. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), Florida has seen the number of hit-and-run crashes remain steady, with nearly 25 percent of all crashes involving a hit-and-run. The FLHSMV notes that in 2023,…
Unfortunately, Florida consistently ranks highly on the list of states with the most traffic accidents each year. One of the most accurate ways to measure risks of fatal car accidents given disparities in populations of states is to measure deaths per 100 million miles traveled in a state. According to…