Car Accidents

Bill Allen | January 12, 2023 | Car Accidents

Allstate is a leading car insurance company in the United States. If you are in a traffic accident in Florida, there is a chance you might need to file a Gainesville car accident claim with Allstate. Below is some information that can help you with… read more

Bill Allen | December 27, 2022 | Car Accidents

Studies show that rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident. These crashes account for approximately 29% of all accidents. Fortunately for accident victims, rear-end crashes rarely cause fatal injuries. According to the National Safety Council, rear-end collisions cause 17% of traffic deaths…. read more

Bill Allen | December 6, 2022 | Car Accidents

No one plans on getting into an auto accident. However, if you are ever in this situation, it is good to know what the laws are surrounding accident reports and the next steps you will need to take to protect your rights.  The car accident… read more

Bill Allen | December 5, 2022 | Car Accidents

If you were in a car accident, Florida’s no-fault insurance rules require you to pursue compensation from your own PIP insurance policy before you can file a claim against the at-fault party.  In fact, you can only seek compensation from the at-fault driver if you… read more

Bill Allen | November 24, 2022 | Car Accidents

In Florida in 2021, approximately ten people died every day in fatal car crashes. Ninety-three of those deaths occurred in Marion County.  Sadly, fatal car accidents occur for many reasons. Common causes of deadly car accidents include: Florida is a no-fault state for car accidents…. read more

Bill Allen | November 16, 2022 | Car Accidents

When airbags work correctly, they save lives in car accidents. The NHTSA reports that frontal airbags saved over 40,000 lives between 1987 and 2017. Frontal airbags have been standard equipment in passenger cars since 1998 and 1999 for vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. Airbags are… read more

Bill Allen | October 26, 2022 | Car Accidents

Getting back on your feet physically and financially can be difficult after an Ocala car accident. However, filing an insurance claim for lost wages can help you get back on track. In Florida, you can file a lost wages claim with your PIP insurance provider… read more

Bill Allen | October 10, 2022 | Car Accidents

Florida law requires all motorists to file an official crash report following a traffic collision, whether involved in a fender bender or a severe accident.  The Sunshine State has some of the highest car accident rates in the country. As of October 1, 2022, the… read more

Bill Allen | October 7, 2022 | Car Accidents

Dealing with the consequences of a car crash can be incredibly stressful for any Florida resident. Car accidents often involve many moving parts, including insurance claims, lawsuits, personal injuries, and property damage. Although your physical and emotional recovery should be your priority after a car… read more

Bill Allen | October 2, 2022 | Car Accidents

In 2021, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported a total of 401,496 motor vehicle crashes. While some of these were minor fender benders that only caused property damage, there were 252,938 reported injuries and 3,731 fatalities.  As of September 15, 2022,… read more

Bill Allen | September 30, 2022 | Car Accidents

Florida is one of about a dozen states that applies a no-fault auto insurance system for car accidents. Unless your injuries are serious, you cannot sue an at-fault driver for an accident in Florida.  Regardless of fault, you must seek compensation from your Florida Personal… read more

Bill Allen | September 27, 2022 | Car Accidents

In 2020, 341,399 car accidents occurred in Florida. Of those accidents, approximately 3,098 caused fatalities. The remaining accidents ranged from serious collisions resulting in significant injuries to minor “fender benders.”  A fender bender is a common term used to describe a minor car accident. Fender benders… read more