What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida?
Florida’s minimum required auto coverage is personal injury protection (“PIP”) and property damage (“PD”). Although PIP may cover some of your medical bills after an accident, neither of those will cover a car accident victim’s damages caused by a negligent driver. Rather, bodily injury (“BI”) coverage would—if the negligent driver elected to carry it…
What Should I Do If I Was Involved In a Hit and Run in Florida?
There are two key parts which anyone involved in a hit and run must know: first, the legal requirements of those involved in a crash, and second, what they can do to try and recover their damages. Florida Statute § 316.061 requires the driver of a vehicle that was involved in, or had any…
If I Was Involved in Two Car Accidents Within a Short Time, Can I Still Recover for My Injuries in the First Accident?
The Supreme Court of Florida held that if a jury cannot decipher which of two successive tortfeasors caused an injury, the first is liable for the entire injury. This is because Florida follows what is known as comparative negligence. Under this theory, a jury could apportion fault between multiple tortfeasors and even the plaintiff…
Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Other Driver’s Insurance Company in Florida?
Your insurance company may ask you to give a recorded statement, during which they confirm your contact information, treating facilities, and details about how the car accident occurred. This is generally not an issue to you or your case because your insurance company will need that information to fully investigate your claim and pay…
What Does Negligent Left-Turn Of Motor Vehicle Mean in Florida Law?
Generally speaking, a vehicle turning left through oncoming traffic must yield the right of way to the vehicles traveling through. However, left turning motorists can overcome the presumption of negligence if it is unclear whether the speed of the oncoming traffic would indicate that there is little time to clear the roadway and execute…
Why is it Important to Get Medical Treatment After You’ve Been Involved in an Accident in Florida?
In this blog board certified civil trial lawyer, Eric Rosen discusses why it is important to get medical treatment after you’ve been injured in an accident. What most people don’t realize is that after an accident you may not feel immediate pain at all even if you were injured by the accident and…
What Should I Ask an Attorney After I Have Been Injured in a Florida Accident?
Many people injured in an accident don’t know to seek an attorney after the incident. It’s good practice to seek an attorney after an accident because they may help you recover both physically and financially for your injuries after an accident. Regardless of the type of accident whether it’s a car accident, slip and fall,…
What Are Traumatic Brain Injuries After a Car Accident in Florida?
All too often victims of a car accident suffer permanent injuries which will drastically affect their quality of life. Traumatic brain injuries can result in cognitive issues and symptoms such as chronic headaches, memory loss, dizziness, light sensitivity, and more. To prove Negligence in Florida for a car accident resulting in traumatic brain injury, the victim…
Can You Recover Compensation After a Car Accident if You Got a Ticket?
Handling the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when complicated by the issuance of a traffic ticket. Injured victims in Florida may wonder if this ticket disqualifies them from recovering damages for their injuries. Whether you received a citation for speeding, failure to yield, or another violation, understanding your rights is…
How Bodycam Footage Can Help You Win Your Accident Case in Florida
In this article, Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys, Eric Rosen and Alex Litowsky, give us insight on why Bodycam footage is such an important piece of evidence for your attorney to obtain if you’ve been injured in an accident. Some of the major cases Rosen Injury Law handles include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and…