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If you use your personal vehicle to drive for a rideshare company, such as Uber or Lyft, or to make deliveries for Instacart, Walmart, or even a local restaurant, you should take the time to review your liability insurance policy because you may find that you are not covered in the event of an accident. [...]
Whether you are a resident or a visitor to the State of Florida, you are required to abide by the "Move Over Law" that underwent some important changes that took effect on January 1, 2024. Failing to understand and obey the Move Over Law could result in points against your license and a hefty fine.What [...]
You might be surprised to learn that when you purchase a new car and drive it off the lot, it's suddenly worth much less money than it was shortly before leaving the car lot. In fact, most new cars quickly depreciate in value up to 20% to 30% in value in the first year of [...]
In 2020, 31 million people were uninsured in the United States, and if history repeats itself, this number will continue to grow in 2021. While insurance is a highly debated topic, there's no hiding its importance and necessity in today's world. But, we're not going to bore you with information you already know. Instead, we're [...]
Every year, dogs bite about 4.5 million Americans. Many of these victims are children between five and nine. Furthermore, in most of these incidents, the attack occurred in a familiar environment, such as a friend’s home. These attacks cause physical and emotional injuries. Physically, dog bites often cause both deep puncture wounds and severe tearing [...]
According to the Insurance Information Institute, homeowners’ insurance companies paid over $700 million to resolve animal attack claims in 2017, and injury severity drove this increase. The number of claims, as well as the average financial value of each claim, rose as well. Dog bite victims have a number of legal options in these cases. [...]
Statistically, serious birth injuries are not very common. But that’s very little comfort for the thousands of Florida families who must care for disabled children. For many years, medical professionals have relied on the HELPERR mnemonic device to avert brain injuries due to shoulder dystocia. This condition is perhaps the most common cause of cerebral [...]
During the long winter months, a weekend in Florida is a popular getaway. Frequently, hotels do not have adequate staffing to cope with the uptick in business. Other facilities open rooms or wings that are normally closed. This environment often causes serious falls, and the average jury verdict in cases like these is over $75,000. [...]
Swimming pool drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for children under 4. Just a few moments under the water may cause a permanent or fatal brain injury. Chemical poisoning is also a possibility at swimming pools. Cleaning chemicals contain chlorine and other harsh ingredients. If the chemical levels are too high, swimmers may [...]
Any dog can bite any person at any time. And, especially if the victim is a child, even a small dog can cause a serious injury. As a result, dog bites make up over a third of the homeowners’ insurance claims in Florida. The per-claim average has increased substantially since 2015. If you were the [...]
