We have heard some crazy stories about insurance companies meeting accident victims in Wal-Mart parking lots to give them $1,000 in return for the victim signing a Release. A Release is a contract/waiver of the individual’s right to pursue additional damages no matter what happens in the future. While I have not read these back-alley Releases, I would presume that they also say that the Defendant Driver is not liable.
Read MoreFlorida Law only requires a driver to carry Personal Injury Protection and Property Damage coverage. This means that if you crash, no matter whose fault it is, you have a minimum of $10,000 of benefits toward medical care and $10,000 toward property damage. If you are at fault, the other party can request that your insurance cover their property damage.
Read MoreWhen you’re injured through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation. The best way to determine what rights you have is to consult with an attorney. Many people don’t ever take advantage of the free consultation that most attorneys offer because they don’t want to “sue” anybody.
Read MoreIn most Personal Injury cases, your attorney will do all of the legal work prior to payment. The attorney will agree to take a percentage of any monies recovered. This is called a contingency fee agreement.
Read MoreInjured in a car crash? You’re going to be facing a lot of tough options in the next few hours, days, week and possibly months. Here are our tips for getting through this process.
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