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Car Accidents
- Stages of a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit
- Tampa Area Traffic Accident Statistics for 2009
- The Crimes Compensation Trust Fund for Hit & Run Victims
- First Steps After a Florida Car Accident
- The Truth About Insurance Adjusters
Slip and Fall Injuries
- Slip and Fall Accidents as a Result of Neglected Property
- What if I experience a Slip and Fall Accident on my Landlord’s Property?
- What Not To Do After a Florida Slip and Fall Accident
- Serious Knee Injuries Are Common From Slip & Fall Accidents
- A Slip and Fall Can Cause A Broken Hip No Matter Your Age
Serious Accidents
- Preserving Your Florida Personal Injury Claim
- Your Risk of a Florida Lexus Accident
- Hulk Hogan’s Son reaches Settlement with Crash Victim
- Florida Head Injuries can be Serious
- A Broken Leg Can Lead to Compartment Syndrome and More
Dog Bites
- Dog Bite - Does Homeowner's Insurance Cover You?
- Young Dog Bite Victims Often Suffer Emotional Trauma
- What If My Dog Bites Someone While It Is Boarded At The Kennel?
- Why Dogs Attack in Florida
- Florida Dog Bite Facts & Statistics
General
- Caps on Damages Struck Down by Georgia Supreme Court
- Spring Break and Graduation Parties Potential Liability
- Do I really need a lawyer for a Florida auto accident?
- Limiting Access to the Courts Backfires
News
- Hit-and-Run Suspect Shot, Apprehended by Sarasota Police
Posted on 8/27/2010 - Two Bradenton Pedestrians Seriously Injured, Driver Flees
Posted on 8/20/2010 - New Port Richey Teen Dies After Street Racing Near Rowan Road
Posted on 8/20/2010 - Largo Man Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver
Posted on 8/13/2010 - Visiting Orlando Family Killed in Fatal DUI Crash
Posted on 8/5/2010
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Car Accidents
- Elements of a Negligence Case
- The Basics of a Personal Injury Lawsuit
- 2009 Florida Traffic Accident Statistics
- What to Do After a Hit & Run Accident in Florida
- What to Do After a Florida Car Accident
Slip and Fall Injuries
- Common Causes of Indoor Slip and Fall Accidents
- Common Causes of Outdoor Slip and Fall Accidents
- Are Slip and Fall Cases Handled Differently Depending on Where the Accident Occurred?
- What Your Landlord Might Argue in a Florida Slip and Fall Case
- Three Things You Need to Avoid After a Florida Slip and Fall Accident
Serious Accidents
- How to Preserve Your Florida Personal Injury Claim
- Personal Injury and Florida Negligence Laws
- Don’t Discount the Potential Seriousness of a Florida Head Injury
- Recreational Boating Accident Statistics
- Broken Leg Complications
Dog Bites
- How You Can Help Your Florida Dog Bite Injury Case
- Four Things You Need to Be Concerned About Following a Dog Attack
- Facial Injuries from Dog Bites
- Florida Dog Bite Injuries Can Lead to Emotional Scarring Among Children
- Fatal Mauling a Reminder of the Danger Imposed by Dogs
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St. Petersburg Accident Blog
We frequently post blogs on injuries that result from car accidents, drunk drivers, distracted drivers, slip and fall accidents and dog bites. Contact a St. Petersburg injury attorney today if you are a victim of a Florida auto accident and have been injured.Car Accidents
Don't Text and Drive!
There have been several studies that prove driving while texting is actually more dangerous than driving drunk. One study found that when a person is driving and texting at the same time, they are over 20 times more likely to be involved in a serious traffic accident.Compensation Available for Car Accidents in Florida
After a car accident, it is not uncommon to face mounting bills, with little to no income to pay them. During your recovery, you may incur high medical expenses and be forced to take time away from work. When an auto accident is caused by the other driver, you may be able to collect compensation for your injuries that will help your financial situation.
Florida is considered a no-fault insurance state, which means that when you are injured in a car accident, your injuries will be covered by your own insurance company, regardless of who was at fault. The compensation available depends on your policy limits. The insurance company is supposed to reimburse you for the majority of your medical expenses, some of your lost wages and other expenses relating to your injury. If the other driver was injured in the accident, his or her insurance policy should cover any injuries that the driver sustained.
Even though Florida has a no-fault insurance law, in some instances you can still file a lawsuit against the negligent party. For example, if you sustained a permanent injury from the car accident or if someone in the vehicle died, you have the legal right to sue the other driver to recover compensation beyond what is provided by the insurance company.
There are two categories of monetary damages available in car accident cases – economic and non-economic. Economic damages include medical expenses, past and future lost wages, lost support and services, replacement value and other expenses associated with economic loss. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental anguish and inconvenience. The jury will decide what damages you are entitled to based on the evidence presented before them in court.
If you have been injured in a car accident in Florida, contact the Law Offices of William K. Saron to determine how much your case is worth. Call (866) 836-4947 or (727) 345-4566 today.
The article, What Damages are Available in a Car Accident Case, has more information on this topic.
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Do I really need a lawyer for a Florida auto accident?
Not every Florida auto accident requires hiring a lawyer, but many do. The following are some rules of thumb:
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