Yes, a pedestrian can be at fault for an accident with a car.
How can a pedestrian be liable for an accident?
Pedestrians do not always have the right of way. Pedestrians have a duty of care to keep themselves and other road users safe.
They must pay attention to their surroundings, follow traffic and safety signals, and […]
There are several areas surrounding a truck that are frequently not visible by the truck’s driver. These areas are the space directly in front of the truck, the sides of the truck’s trailer, and directly behind the truck. Below, we discuss exactly where a truck’s blind spots are and how to avoid being caught in […]
Yes, car insurance does cover bicycle accidents in Florida. What insurance you will use depends on who was at fault.
Will my own car insurance cover me if I am in a bicycle accident in Florida?
Yes. Your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage travels with you, meaning it will cover your injuries from a bicycle accident. […]
Medical malpractice laws are complex and ever-changing. Because of this, few people outside of medical malpractice attorneys truly understand them. This is why it is paramount you have a lawyer on your side when filing this type of claim. Knowing all the things your medical malpractice lawyer must do to win your case and get […]
Product liability is a specific area of personal injury law that allows consumers to seek financial recovery from manufacturers (or others along the chain of supply) for unreasonable harm caused by the dangerous or defective products. For example, a driver may file a product liability case against an automaker after an accident caused by a […]
Slip and fall accidents happen all the time. Often, the cause is clumsiness or weather conditions, but sometimes they are the direct result of negligence on behalf of a proprietor. If you slip and fall in a store, you could be entitled to compensation for your related damages if you can prove the store owner’s […]
It is difficult to determine how much your wrongful death claim might be worth. In fact, it is impossible to pinpoint the exact dollar value of any lawsuit. Every injury and case is different. However, there are several factors that can greatly affect the potential value of a wrongful death claim.
Before you settle your lawsuit, […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partnered with more than 100 organizations to study the problem of drowsy driving. They just released their report, “Asleep at the Wheel: A National Compendium of Efforts to Eliminate Drowsy Driving.”
Americans are notoriously sleep-deprived. And we love our vehicles. This is a dangerous combination, but the NHTSA offers […]
After a car accident, it is generally a good idea to call the police. But in the State of Florida, calling the police is actually mandatory in certain circumstances. If you do not file a crash report with the police after certain accidents, you could face serious consequences including citations, fines, community service hours, and […]
The taxability of personal injury settlements can be somewhat complex. Some portions of your personal injury settlement may be taxable, while other portions may not.
Below, we review some of the basic rules the IRS imposes for personal injury settlements. For more detailed information about how a settlement might affect your income taxes come filing time […]
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