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Traveling often involves renting a car. Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport gives you ample opportunity to choose between different vendors. While the prices and options might differ, there is one thing that remains constant. Car rental companies will urge you to obtain accident insurance from them on top of the liability insurance you carry. […]

When a motor vehicle accident happens, it is necessary to collect evidence at the scene and seek medical care. Being compensated for the financial loss the accident causes depends on proper presentation of the damages in an organized way. Failing to do this may cause you to recover less than is necessary to pay expenses

Discovery is a formal process enabling both sides in a legal case to gather information after a lawsuit has been filed by a Florida accident injury attorney. Requested information may be in the form of documents, physical items, questions posed to individuals in person or from written questions called interrogatories. Usually, individuals involved in the

Premises liability, a special area of personal injury law that covers landowner liability for accidents that occur on their land, commonly involves slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents happen when an individual slips on a wet substance while on someone else’s property and falls, sustaining injuries. Florida law dictates that property owners are responsible

For extremely serious vehicular accidents, you often do not have a choice as to whether you seek medical treatment or not. If you are incapacitated, paramedics will arrive to whisk you away to the hospital. But what if your injuries are minor enough that immediately seeking medical attention is not necessary? Or what if you

Negligence is the main contested issue in personal injury cases. The typical personal injury trial is formulated into two parts: (1) negligence and (2) damages. As the plaintiff, it is your responsibility to prove both. The defendant will then try to defend against the allegations, present mitigating evidence, or argue that you did not meet your

An accident can be a traumatic experience, one which most people want to put behind them as quickly as possible. There are many reasons to settle quickly with your insurance company. Bills pile up, and you may be absent from work. Collecting what you need to pay for damages beyond what your no-fault insurance pays

Despite campaigns against driving and texting, using a mobile phone to talk or text while driving still results in significant numbers of injuries and fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Over 50 percent of drivers admit to having used their mobile phones while driving. Establishing texting as the cause of an accident

The language of the law is foreign to many individuals. However, if you are in an accident in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale, these unfamiliar words can become commonplace. Such legal terminology might be used in a police report or as you interact with an insurance company. You might see them on

Detailing an accident claim is an important part of receiving compensation for damages. An accident can cause property damage, injuries, wage loss and associated mental and physical ramifications with a concomitant financial impact. The way in which this is formally presented to an insurance company or other responsible party is through a demand letter. This