Monthly Archives: October 2026
The “Sudden Stop” Defense in Florida Rear-End Collision Cases: When the Presumption of Negligence Can Be Rebutted
A rear-end collision often starts with an assumption that the driver in back must have caused the crash. In many cases, that assumption is reasonable. Drivers are expected to leave enough space to slow or stop when traffic ahead changes. The facts can become more complicated when the lead vehicle stops abruptly in a… Read More »
App Status Disputes in Rideshare Accidents: Determining Coverage Based on Driver Activity at the Time of the Crash
An Uber or Lyft vehicle may look no different from any other car on the road, but the driver’s activity inside the rideshare app can dramatically change the insurance coverage available after a serious accident. A driver waiting for a request, traveling to pick up a passenger, and driving home after logging out may… Read More »
Intersections Controlled by Flashing Signals: Determining Right-of-Way and Liability After a Collision
A flashing traffic signal can create confusion in the seconds before a crash. One driver may treat the intersection like a four-way stop. Another may continue through without slowing. A driver facing flashing yellow may believe cross traffic will stop, while the vehicle facing flashing red may enter the intersection too early. After the… Read More »