How long does it take to settle a Florida auto accident case?

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Q: How long does it take to settle a Florida auto accident case? Well, the AMA guides to the evaluation of permanent impairment says that you basically need to treat for about six months or longer. Right off the bat we’re looking at about six months until a doctor can determine if you’ve got a permanent injury. If your case settles without filing suit, typically within the six to nine month range your case can be resolved. However, if a litigation has to be filed, Read More +

If I miss work as a result of a Florida car accident, can my lost wages be recovered?

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Q: If I miss work as a result of a Florida car accident, can my lost wages be recovered? Yes, car insurance that you own or that you have does allow for 60% of your provable wages. If you’re employed, your car insurance company will look at the average of your last 13 weeks salary. However, if you’re self employed, the answer is more complicated. Your car insurance company will pay for 60% of your lost wages based on income tax returns from previous years. For Read More +

Do I have to talk to the other party’s insurance adjuster if I was injured in a Florida slip and fall?

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Q: Do I have to talk to the other party’s insurance adjuster if I was injured in a Florida slip and fall? A: You do not need to speak to the insurance adjuster for the at-fault party for your slip and fall. It is always advisable to talk to an attorney who may or may not allow you to talk to the other insurance company, but it is never a good idea to talk to the insurance company in a slip and fall unless you’ve got Read More +

Can I sue the driver of the car I was riding in if I was injured in a Florida car accident?

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Q:Can I sue the driver of the car I was riding in if I was injured in a Florida car accident? A: Yes, even though you’re a passenger in a car that caused the car accident, you can still make a claim against the driver. ‘Cause you were not at fault, you’re a passenger in the car and theoretically you’re seatbelted in. And if the other driver was at fault, there’s no prohibition for making a claim against the at-fault driver, even though it was Read More +

The Critical Importance of Obtaining “UM” Car Insurance

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This is a subject I’ve written about before and it’s time to do it again: If you do not have uninsured motorist protection (“UM”) on your policy of car insurance you are potentially placing yourself and your family in a position of financial jeopardy. I know insurance is complicated and with car insurance policies you’re sometimes buying up to five or six separate types of insurance. While all insurance coverages have merit, UM will protect you and your family if you’re injured in a car Read More +

I Just Witnessed A Car Hit A Bicyclist

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Last week, as I sat in my car at a red light around dusk, I saw two teens crossing in a crosswalk with the right of way across a big 6 lane road (Main Street, Dunedin). One teen was walking and the other was on her bicycle. As you know, all bicyclists are supposed to walk their bicycles across the street, and now I know why. While I had the red light, the cross street had a green light. However, even though there’s a green Read More +