Deadly Car Accidents Rise in 2022
All across America, fatal car accidents are increasing in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. An estimated 46,000 people lost their lives in an automobile-related accident in 2021. This number is even higher than in 2020, which saw roughly 42,000 accident deaths. 2020 was the first time in three years that the number of car accident fatalities increased. The road can be a very dangerous place,...Read More
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Can Parents be Held Liable for a Car Accident Caused by Their Teenager?
Did you know that the rate of fatal crashes per mile for 16 to 19 year-olds is three times the amount for those 20 and older? So, this may leave parents wondering if they could be liable for a teenage car accident. It’s a question that many parents of teen drivers have asked, and one that has divided opinions. Some people may believe that parents can be responsible if their child causes...Read More
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Can You Seek Compensation if You Received a Traffic Citation?
Auto insurance exists to help people when they get into a car accident. At this time, your insurance company can pay for damages to the vehicles involved and help you receive coverage for injuries. But what if you receive a traffic citation in this event? For example, what if you bear guilt for speeding or running a light? Sometimes, these actions cause or contribute to an accident. These...Read More
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Can a Lie Detector Test Prove Innocence?
It’s a classic cop show trope. A grizzled detective with a five o’clock shadow and a slightly reddened nose leans over a table in a police interview room. On the other side is a suspected criminal who refuses to talk. His arms crossed and eyes narrowed, daring the detective to keep trying. Then, the detective threatens to bring out a lie detector test, and the suspect suddenly...Read More
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Can You Still File a Crash Claim Without Insurance?
In 2020, over 3,000 Floridians died in car accidents. This number is only a small fraction of non-fatal car accidents that did result in injuries. Florida is a no-fault state, which means that when you get in a car accident, you turn to your own insurance to cover the damages. The big question is, what if you don’t have insurance? Can you file a crash claim without insurance in...Read More
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What if Your Pet Gets Injured in a Car Crash?
About 90.5 million families (70% of US households) own a pet. In fact, about one in three Americans adopted a pet during the pandemic. Despite the number of pet owners, not many people know their options if a pet gets injured. Was your pet hurt in a car crash? Here are a few things you might want to consider. Understanding your options after a pet sustains a car accident injury can help...Read More
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