While most car accidents involve collisions between moving vehicles, we also occasionally see cases in which one of the cars was parked. When a driver or passenger is sitting in a parked vehicle at the time of a collision,...more
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Florida, can you file an insurance claim? While you can always seek coverage under your own collision and personal injury protection (PIP) policies, car accident victims can file...more
Accidents are stressful under any circumstances, but they can become even more complicated when they involve uninsured or underinsured drivers. In Florida, a state known for its high rate of uninsured motorists, understanding...more
Several years ago, I published a blog regarding the number of occurrences triggered under a liability policy for a motor vehicle accident in Florida. Other states also addressed this issue. Recently, the Federal District...more
A plaintiff cannot recover attorney’s fees in a Florida lawsuit for Uninsured Motorist (“UM”) benefits unless there is a dispute about whether the insurance policy provides coverage. However, attorney’s fees from the...more