Articles Posted in Automobile & Motorcycle Accidents

If you were involved in a car accident in Florida and suffered severe injuries, you should talk to an attorney about your legal rights. If another party is more at fault than you are, you may be compensated for the harm you suffer, either through a settlement with the other party’s insurance company or a…

You should consider hiring an attorney if you’re injured in a car accident. The more severe the injuries, the more it makes sense to retain a lawyer to protect your interests, negotiate a fair settlement, and litigate your case if necessary. If you’re unsure, contact Jeff Davis and schedule a free consultation. If your case is…

If you are injured in a car accident, there are steps you can take and mistakes you should avoid to help preserve your legal right to compensation for your injuries. Simple things can mean a lot when you file an insurance claim or pursue litigation. The number one rule is to remain calm. You may…

As an injury lawyer I receive thousands of calls every year from people involved in motor vehicle accidents. When I ask them about their own automobile insurance I usually get the same two responses: 1. Why are you asking me about my insurance, I did not cause the accident? and, 2. Don’t worry, I have…

In response to “Repealing PIP Insurance is a Bad Deal for Floridians and a Costly One Too”, the authors, both of whom are closely aligned to the insurance industry, claim that our current automobile insurance scheme in Florida is working and that to change it, and add mandatory bodily injury insurance with the repeal of…

The U.S Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Administration (USDOT) released fatal traffic crash date for the year of 2016. According to NHTSA, the data collected was from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In the year of 2016, approximately 37,000 lives were lost because of road accidents. This data showed that traffic-related…

Next time you are stuck in traffic – take a look around you. Most of the drivers in nearby cars are starring at their phones. At night, you can see the white light of a handheld device in nearly every car. Hardly anyone is paying attention to the road ahead. Most drivers are distracted. The…

Texting While Driving in Florida: Dangerous and Against the Law! The Florida ban on texting while driving law is found at Florida Statute §316.305. Incredibly, although everyone knows it’s a careless and dangerous practice, it is still only a secondary offense (F.S. 316.305(1)(d)). This means to be cited (receive a ticket) for texting while driving…

In Florida, like many states in our country, only a minimal amount of bodily injury insurance is required to register your automobile. Car insurance is usually divided into different categories; bodily injury coverage, property damage coverage, medical insurance coverage, collision and comprehensive coverage. There are other kinds of insurance as well which supplement these such…

Personal injury attorney Barry P. Goldberg has handled thousands of car accidents and has noticed that many night-time accidents can be avoided with a little planning. After age 30, a driver’s eyes become less acute and more sensitive a night especially to on-coming headlights. There are some simple tips that will decrease your chances of…