Negligent Driving In Car Accidents

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Once you’re in a car accident, you’ll need to prove fault to insurance companies and lawyers alike. There are a few things you’ll need to understand here. What is negligence? As a driver, you’re responsible for using reasonable care to avoid injuring others. When you don’t, you’re liable for negligence. This is defined as any type of careless act that results in harm to another person. For instance, in a car accident, you’re negligent if you do something that you shouldn’t have done (e.g., speeding, Read More +

What A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health And Finances Is

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A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document in which you give someone the power to act in your place if you become mentally or physically incapacitated. This person is legally allowed to handle important matters (e.g., managing your investments, paying your bills, directing your medical care) for you when you can’t do so yourself. To cover all of your important issues, you’ll need to create a POA for health care issues and another one for your finances. What is a Durable Medical Power Read More +

Reasons To Hire A Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

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When you’re injured in a motorcycle accident you face debilitating injuries, high medical bills, and time away from work that results in lost wages. Although you may be tempted to handle the legal process yourself, there are several reasons why you should hire a motorcycle accident lawyer instead. Insurance Companies May Try to Blame You There are many times when insurance companies try to blame motorcyclists. Unfortunately, Florida’s “no-fault” auto insurance law doesn’t apply to motorcyclists. Therefore insurance companies can use this to deny you Read More +

What You Need To Know About Car Crashes Caused By Mechanical Malfunctions

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Some of the most common types of the car crash in St. Petersburg, FL include sideswipes, T-bones, and rear-end crashes. Usually, these accidents are caused by another driver making a fatal flaw in judgment. However, there are also times when these accidents are caused by faulty or defective car parts and designs. Common Mechanical Defects When you get into a car crash due to your car’s negligent design or manufacture, a personal injury attorney will hold the manufacturer liable. This is because it’s the manufacturer’s Read More +

Understanding Car Accident Laws When Speeding in St. Petersburg, FL

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According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration car accidents caused by speeding are up as much as 15% in some areas during recent months. The resulting injuries become worse as your speed increases. This speed is also a significant factor in crash liability. It should be no surprise that speeding isn’t only common but also quite dangerous. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately one-third of all deadly crashes occur when at least one of the parties involved has been speeding. What’s Read More +

What Are Common Causes Of Wrong Way Car Accidents?

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Did you know that wrong-way car accidents are responsible for 500 deaths in 2018? They are commonly seen on exit ramps, but also occur on the freeways. Wrong-way car accidents are easily preventable as they occur due to a driver error. One common cause of a wrong-way car accident, weighing in for almost half of the deaths, is driving drunk. Those that drink and drive have impaired judgment, and may not see the wrong way signs. Other times, these individuals just make bad calls and Read More +