One of the most common injuries in a car accident is whiplash. Some people are immediately aware of it following the crash and others start to feel the pain and symptoms in the days and weeks that follow. The recovery process and amount of time it takes to recover...
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How much rental car insurance is necessary?
Many travelers arrive at the car rental desk and are presented with a range of rental insurance options to cover them in case of an accident in the rental car. Most people aren't familiar with their own insurance policies and end up paying for rental coverage they...
Did you suffer a brain injury from your car accident and you don’t know it?
The brain is an incredibly complex organ that directs the functionality of all other systems in the body. An injury to the brain can be devastating - but a brain injury does not always immediately evidence itself or cause dramatic symptoms.It is not uncommon for...
What if I’m in a car accident on the job? Do I have a car accident claim?
Each day, thousands of people spend part or all of their work day behind the wheel. Whether your job requires you to drive all day or just occasionally, you're at greater risk of an accident. In the security of a workspace, there are rules and guidelines to prevent...
What you need to know after being hit by a drunk driver
Super Bowl Sunday isn't just one of the biggest days of the year for sports; it's also one of the biggest days of the year for drunk driving accidents.Even though crash data for this year's Super Bowl has not been reported yet, if past years are any indication, then...
Holding the right people accountable after a DUI accident
Was your holiday season ruined by a drunk driver? Are you wondering how you are going to put your life back together after the accident? Do you want to hold the drunk driver responsible for his or her actions? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep...
How to protect yourself from uninsured drivers in Florida
Florida law requires that every vehicle with four or more wheels is covered by auto insurance. At the very least, all vehicles must carry $10,000 in personal injury protection and another $10,000 in property damage liability.However, not everyone follows the laws. In...
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Read these safety tips
Millions of Americans will be traveling near and far this week to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents will put a damper on some people's holiday celebrations, as more cars on the roads means a greater chance for...
Distracted drivers are No. 1 concern on U.S. roadways
Texting while driving is illegal in Florida, but it still poses a huge problem in the state and everyone knows it. In fact, according to a recent poll by Kelly Blue Book, 97 percent of U.S. drivers surveyed said they consider distracted drivers to be their No. 1...
Car accident on I-95 in Florida injures 3
A state trooper and two private citizens were hurt after a crash on Interstate 95, local sources have confirmed. The Florida Highway Patrol trooper and two women were all taken to local hospitals after one of the women allegedly drove her vehicle into the trooper's...