Car accidents can happen in the Miami area for many reasons. Often, they’re the result of negligence. Failure to yield the right of way is one form of negligence that may cause a Miami car accident. However, you also might not fully understand what yielding the right of way involves. It’s wise to familiarize yourself…
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Miami Car Accident Archives
Tailgating: How it Causes Accidents and How to Avoid a Rear-End Collision
Is it a car crash or a fender bender? Rear-end accidents are often referred to as fender benders. However, a rear-end crash is not always a minor car accident. Tailgating is one of the common causes of rear-end collisions. Sometimes, a driver follows another vehicle too closely for conditions (tailgating) and cannot stop in time…
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Are Car Accident Reports Public Record in Florida?
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident where someone was injured or killed, you are required to call the police to report the crash. You must also report car accidents that result in property damage of $500 or more. Having an official car accident report can be beneficial if you need to file…
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Pregnancy & Car Accidents
Pregnancy and car accidents are not two topics that you want to consider in the same conversation. Car accidents cause catastrophic injuries to victims. However, car crashes can cause pregnancy-related injuries that could put the mother’s and baby’s lives in danger. Immediate medical care is crucial for a pregnant woman after a car accident. In…
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How to Respond When You are at Fault for a Car Accident
Regardless of what transpires during a car accident, most people can agree that no one wants to be part of the reason it has happened. Even fewer people want to think about the steps they should take when they are at fault. However, it’s prudent to prepare for this situation. A significant question many people…
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How Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue?
Florida is a no-fault state. It is one of a handful of states that require each vehicle owner to purchase their own insurance. This insurance is called PIP (personal injury protection) insurance. Most accident victims file a claim under their own insurance first before taking any other steps. Florida’s 14-Day Accident Rule PIP claims have…
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What is Vehophobia and How is it Treated?
Every year in Florida there are thousands and even hundreds of thousands of car accidents. Tragically, those accidents result in around 3,000 deaths and thousands of injuries. While the physical toll of these accidents is bad enough, these numbers don’t take into account the mental and emotional toll of the Sunshine State’s car crashes. One…
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Rear End-Collision Injuries and How You Can Recover
There are many different types of collisions involving motor vehicles. Common types of car accidents include head-on crashes, failure to yield the right of accidents, rollover accidents, sideswipe accidents, and side-impact crashes. However, rear-end accidents continue to top the list of the most common type of car accidents in the United States. Why are Rear-End…
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Can Fault Be Determined By Car Accident Damage?
Determining who was at fault in a car accident can be a lengthy process. However, correctly identifying the at-fault party is crucial to determining liability and whether or not one party can seek compensation from the other. One of the keys to determining fault in a car accident is hiring a qualified personal injury lawyer.…
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Is it a Mistake to Admit Fault After an Accident?
Every year millions of car accidents occur around the country. As recently as 2018, the number of vehicles that were involved in a crash totaled over 12 million. These numbers are astounding and they illustrate how common collisions can be. If you drive regularly, there is a decent chance that at some point you will…
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