Category Archives: Car Accident
Business Purpose Only (BPO) Driver’s Licenses: When Can I Apply For a BPO Hardship License?
Florida permits application for a hardship, Business Purpose Only (BPO) license after a first-time DUI conviction. To qualify for a BPO license, an offender may be required to successfully complete “DUI School” or any other mandatory substance abuse evaluation(s). Generally, a first-time DUI offender must abstain from driving for 30 days, if the driver… Read More
Do I Have to Pump My Brakes to Keep From Skidding if I Have an ABS?
This is an excellent road safety question and one that many people are confused about. Most vehicles are equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS), however, that wasn’t always the case. Many of us learned to drive without the assistance of ABS and therefore, we learned that in times of emergencies when you have to… Read More
What is the Difference Between Collision and Comprehensive Insurance?
Collision and Comprehensive car insurance are often confused. Both protect your vehicle in different ways. Here is the information: Collision insurance covers damages to your vehicle caused by an accident (collision). Collision insurance pays even if you caused the accident that damaged your car. Collision coverage is especially valuable because one in four Floridians… Read More
How Does a Car Accident Settlement Work in Florida?
Car accident settlements in Florida work by providing accident victims with fair compensation for any losses or injuries caused by another party’s negligence. You can seek such a settlement by identifying the at-fault party and working with their insurance company to get the money you need. If you were injured in a Florida car… Read More
How Social Media Can Compromise a Car Crash Case
These days, many people go on social media to share events in their lives both large and small. From the birth of a baby to what you made for dinner, sharing your experiences on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media sites is a normal behavior. Therefore, if you are in a serious car… Read More
Many Car Accident Victims Require Surgery
Any surgical procedure comes with risks of complications. In addition, recovering from surgery is often painful and can significantly limit your abilities, causing you to miss work and even preventing you from caring for yourself for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, a number of car accident victims will require surgery as part of… Read More
Insurance For Teen Drivers In Florida
Teens dream of the day and parents dread it. For teens it’s a chance to finally go places without having mom or dad awkwardly drop you off and pick you up. For parents though, it’s handing over a two ton machine that can fly down a highway at 80 miles per hour. Not quite… Read More
*FHP (*347) An Important Cell Number to Remember All Year Round – Why?
Operation Safe Driver Week. This continent-wide program sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) aim is to go after distracted drivers. This week there will be stepped-up law enforcement officers on the road looking for unsafe driving behaviors especially in regions where the most commercial… Read More
