Category Archives: Car Accidents
Watch Out for Hit-and-Run Accidents
Recently a 48-year-old Florida man in a wheelchair was the victim of a hit-and-run accident in Sarasota. The victim was believed to be crossing in the crosswalk of U.S. 301 where he was struck by a moving vehicle that fled the scene. The victim, who later died from injuries sustained in the accident, lived… Read More »
So You’ve Been in a Car Accident: What to Do First
Having a car accident can leave a person feeling distracted and scatterbrained. Having a kit or a few items in your car, like a pad and pen, your organized insurance and registration information, and some road flares or small warning cones, can help. But regardless of whether or not you’ve prepped ahead of time,… Read More »
Selecting the Right Insurance Coverage
All too often clients arrive at our office who have been injured in an accident thinking they have “full coverage” on their automobile only to find out that the coverage they have is something much less than full coverage. Many people reject certain types of coverage without realizing that they are rejecting very important… Read More »
Property Damage
Our roads and highways are the scene of more than 500,000 automobile accidents per year. Insurance companies pay billions of dollars to fix these cars, often through a process called subrogation in which each diver’s insurer pays for repairs minus deductible. The question as to who is at fault or blame is left for… 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 »
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 »
Car Crash Checklist – What to Do Immediately After an Auto Accident
If you’ve been involved in an accident, then you doubtless know it can be a confusing, stressful time, and it can be hard to figure out what steps to take first. To help you be better prepared in case of a crash, the car accident lawyers of Tampa’s Barbas Law have provided a checklist… Read More »
