FAQ: Car Accidents

• I was injured in an auto accident in Florida and my $10,000.00 no fault benefits were exhausted. Who will pay my medical bills which exceed the $10,000.00 limit?
  Under Florida law, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage is primary and will pay up to $10,000.00 for medical bills and lost wages. Medical Bills that exceed $10,000.00 can be presented to your health insurance carrier for partial payment. Health insurance […]

• I was involved in an accident with an Uber driver. What are my rights?
  The usage of ride-sharing services is on the rise. According to Forbes, in the first quarter of 2015, an average of 46 percent of all total paid car rides where through Uber. This is a sharp increase up from only […]

• I was a passenger in my friend’s car and we were hit by an uninsured driver. Is there any way I can be compensated for my injuries and expenses?
  There are two potential sources to get compensation for injuries caused by an uninsured driver. If the vehicle in which you were a passenger had uninsured motorist coverage you would be entitled to pursue a damage claim against that policy. […]

• I was injured in an auto accident while vacationing in Florida. How do I get my medical bills paid?
  Our client was visiting friends in Florida and was involved in a serious auto accident. She was taken by ambulance to the emergency room at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Subsequently, she had to follow up with an orthopedic surgeon to […]

• I was sideswiped in an auto accident. It wasn’t my fault but the other persons’ insurance company refuses to fix my car. What are my rights?
  According to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, there are over 500 auto accidents in the State of Florida every single day. That is a staggering figure. Many of these accidents are clearly the fault of one of the driver’s […]

• How do you prove liability in a four way stop accident?
  When an automobile accident happens, where both vehicles had a stop sign at an intersection, proving liability can be very difficult. You must investigate all aspects of the accident and assess the evidence. Obviously, having an independent witness makes it […]

• What happens if the other driver flees the scene of the accident?
  This is becoming more common each year. If you are involved in an accident and the other driver attempts to leave the scene, getting the tag number is the most important thing you need to do. Try to take a […]

• What To Do If You Are In An Automobile Accident
  Getting into an automobile accident can be very daunting and overwhelming. What you do immediately after an accident could have detrimental consequences for your case. Please read the following questions and answers regarding typical questions a victim may have after […]

• Should I Call the Police if I am Involved in an Automobile Accident?
  As a general rule, it is always a good idea to call the police, when involved in an automobile accident. However, there are some limited circumstances where it might be to your advantage not to call the police. Some of […]

• What is Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
  Uninsured Motorist insurance coverage is one of the most important types of car insurance coverage that a person can buy. UM covers you in the event that a person hits you and causes injury but fails to have insurance. In […]