What to Do After a Car Accident That Wasn’t Your Fault?

Categories: Car Accidents

There are more than 17 million drivers each year in the State of Florida, and approximately 400,000 traffic accidents on Florida highways and roads annually. After a car crash, it’s important to call the police, get medical assistance, and contact your insurance company. When you aren’t at fault for an accident, it may also be necessary to…

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What Does PIP Stand For?

Categories: Personal Injury Law

The term PIP stands for “personal injury protection.” PIP insurance is a type of no-fault insurance coverage required under Florida Law. PIP covers medical expenses, lost wages, or expenses up to $10,000 for the driver and anyone riding in the car with the same residential address. Florida lawmakers codified a PIP coverage requirement to reduce…

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Do You Have To Report a Minor Car Accident To Insurance?

Categories: Car Accidents

Do You Have to Report a Minor Car Accident?

Following a minor car accident, you may be tempted just to “let it go.” Dealing with the insurance companies can be a nightmare, and the last thing you need is for your insurance company to increase your monthly premium. The damage to your vehicle looks minimal – and the other driver said he would pay…

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What Does Yielding The Right Of Way Mean?

Categories: Car Accidents

Most people understand what to do when approaching a yield sign, but most have not studied the right-of-way rules since obtaining their driver’s license. Every driver is undoubtedly capable of yielding the right of way, yet failing to yield the right of way properly is one of the most common causes of car accidents. If…

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What is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)?

Categories: FAQs

In personal injury cases, MMI means “Maximum Medical Improvement.” MMI is essentially an opinion issued by your doctor that your recovery has reached the peak of what medical treatment can do for you. It doesn’t mean that you won’t have continuing pain or further treatment; it just means that your recovery phase has been completed….

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