Recent Blog Posts
Retaliation Claims
In the State of Florida, employees are generally employed on an “at will” basis, which means an employer has the right to terminate your employment at any time, for any reason, as long as the reason is not an illegal reason. As most of us are aware, illegal reasons often involve decisions based on… Read More »
Protect Yourself from Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
In Florida, we have a no-fault system of insurance. What this means is that if you get into an accident and incur damage to your car and/or injuries, the payment for these comes from your own insurance, rather than the person at fault. However, if you are injured severely and exceed your personal limits,… Read More »
How to Resolve a Ticket from an Auto Accident
When you’ve been involved in an auto accident in Tampa or any other Florida city, it can be seriously stressful. Unfortunately, oftentimes car repairs and medical bills aren’t the only expenses incurred, and sometimes you may receive a traffic ticket as well, even if you’re not at fault for the accident. Thankfully, getting a… Read More »
4 Tips for Dealing with Insurance Companies
Even if you haven’t been in an auto accident before, you doubtless have heard stories about dealing with insurance companies following a crash. Insurance companies are inherently skeptical of claims, and to a certain extent, they should be, since many unscrupulous people will try to take advantage of the situation. As for-profit groups, insurance… Read More »
Auto Accidents outside of Tampa – Who to Hire?
When you’re on vacation, taking a work trip, or visiting loved ones out of town, the last thing you’re thinking about is a car crash. Unfortunately, these accidents can and do occur even when people are away from home, and this aspect adds even more confusion to an already difficult situation. Before even considering… Read More »
I got a ticket from the accident. How can I avoid the fine and getting points on my license?
Unless you go to court to contest the ticket and win, you can’t get out of the fine. But, depending on the violation and the circumstances, you may be able to attend traffic school to avoid points and even to lower the fine. Look on the back of your ticket for ways to resolve… Read More »
Do I need GAP insurance?
If you owe significantly more on your vehicle than it is worth, then you may want to consider GAP insurance. Think about if you could cover the cost of that difference in addition to any medical bills or other damages incurred in an accident. If you don’t think you could comfortably do so, then… Read More »
What is GAP insurance?
GAP insurance is a line of insurance you can buy to cover the difference between the actual value of your vehicle and the amount you owe on it. So for example, if you owe $15,000 on your auto loan, but the actual value is only $10,000 then your GAP insurer would pay for the… Read More »
Auto Accidents in a Rental Car – Insurance Is Important!
When you’re on vacation, a car accident is probably the last thing in your mind. Unfortunately, thousands of auto accidents occur in rental cars every year, and many of them are in Tampa. Whether you were the driver of a rental car or the other driver was the one in the rented vehicle, there… Read More »
Three Important Things to Do in the Weeks Following an Auto Accident
Car accidents happen in a split second, but the effects can linger on for weeks, months, and even years. Getting through the first few hours is important, but once you’ve gotten through the immediate aftermath of a car accident, there are still some important steps you should take to make sure that your rights… Read More »
