Category Archives: Car Accident
Elderly Driver Accidents: Balancing Compassion with Accountability in Florida Law
As Florida’s population continues to age, elderly drivers are commonly part of our roadways, particularly in communities like West Palm Beach. Many seniors rely on driving to maintain independence, access medical care, and stay socially connected. At the same time, age-related physical and cognitive changes can increase the risk of serious automobile accidents. For… Read More »
What Happens When PIP Benefits Are Exhausted: Bodily Injury Liability Claims in Florida
For many people injured in West Palm Beach car accidents, Personal Injury Protection benefits are only the beginning of the financial recovery process. Florida’s no-fault system provides limited, front-end coverage for medical expenses and lost wages, but those benefits are capped and often exhausted quickly in anything beyond a minor collision. When PIP benefits… Read More »
When Safety Fails: How Airbag Malfunctions Affect Liability in Severe Florida Crash Cases
Airbags are designed to save lives. Drivers trust that in a serious collision, these critical safety systems will deploy correctly and reduce the risk of catastrophic injury. When an airbag fails to deploy, deploys too late, or deploys with excessive force, the consequences can be devastating. In severe Florida crash cases, airbag malfunctions often… Read More »
Accidents Involving Rental Cars and Tourists: Complexities of Florida’s “Graves Amendment” Defense
Florida’s warm weather and steady flow of tourists make rental cars a common sight throughout West Palm Beach. When a collision involves a rental vehicle, the aftermath can feel especially overwhelming. Visitors may be unfamiliar with Florida laws, long-term medical needs often remain uncertain, and insurance companies may dispute responsibility. For injured victims and… Read More »
Chain-of-Custody Issues in Vehicle Evidence: Preserving Crash Data and Preventing Spoliation in Florida Auto Cases
After a serious collision in West Palm Beach, injured victims often feel overwhelmed as they try to understand what happened, who is responsible, and how they will manage the sudden medical and financial challenges that follow. When a crash involves disputed facts or conflicting accounts, the digital evidence stored in the vehicle becomes critically… Read More »
Borrowed Vehicle Liability: Understanding the Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine Under Florida Law
After a serious collision in West Palm Beach, one of the first questions injured victims often ask is, “Who is responsible?” The answer becomes more complicated when the at-fault driver was operating a vehicle they did not own. In Florida, these situations invoke one of the most important legal principles in auto accident cases:… Read More »
Employer Liability for Employee Car Accidents: Vicarious Liability and the “Going-and-Coming” Rule in Florida
Car accidents involving employees can create complicated questions about liability, especially when the crash occurs during work hours or in a vehicle owned by the employer. For injured victims in West Palm Beach, determining who is financially responsible often requires a careful analysis of Florida’s vicarious liability rules, the dangerous instrumentality doctrine, and the… Read More »
How Subrogation Impacts Your Florida Auto Accident Settlement: Navigating Reimbursement Claims from Health Insurers
After a serious auto accident in West Palm Beach, many people focus first on getting medical treatment, filing their insurance claim, and trying to regain normalcy in their life. What often becomes a surprise later in the process is that a health insurer, Medicaid, Medicare, or another third-party payer may request reimbursement from your… Read More »
Biomechanical Expert Testimony in Low-Impact Crashes: How Science Can Validate Serious Injuries
Low-impact collisions often leave injured people facing doubt from insurance companies, adjusters, and potentially jurors. When a crash occurs at low speed or results in minimal vehicle damage, insurers frequently argue that the force of the collision was too minor to cause real injury. Yet many Floridians experience neck pain, back injuries, headaches, and… Read More »
Negligent Entrustment of Vehicles in Florida: Holding Car Owners Accountable for Dangerous Drivers
When someone is injured in a Florida auto accident, attention often turns to the person behind the wheel. Yet in many situations, another party may share responsibility: the owner who allowed a dangerous or incompetent driver to use the vehicle. Negligent entrustment claims arise when a car owner gives permission to someone they knew,… Read More »