Tampa Bay Legal Blog

If your vehicle was damaged or totaled in a Florida car accident that someone else caused, the other driver’s insurance company may have to pay for your rental car — and this is likely just one of your available options. However, certain factors may complicate the process. It’s important to…

Florida’s motorcycle law mandates that riders under 21 must wear a helmet. Riders 21 and older with a valid insurance policy providing at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries resulting from a motorcycle crash are not required to wear one.   Contents1 Do You Have to Wear Eye Protection…

Hiring a Florida personal injury lawyer may influence your case’s outcome if you seek compensation after sustaining injuries. However, understanding legal fees before entering into a contract with a lawyer is essential. Florida personal injury attorneys often work on a contingency fee basis. How much an attorney charges in legal…

If you suffered the loss of a loved one due to the wrongful actions of someone else, you could have legal recourse to seek compensation and justice. You deserve closure after the tragic death of a family member. Unfortunately, a wrongful death lawsuit can take months or years, depending on…

When you pursue a car accident claim after a crash in Florida, one of the pieces of evidence you will need is the police crash report. You can request a copy of a police accident report by contacting the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), which serves as…

Every personal injury settlement is different, which makes arriving at an “average” figure difficult. Many factors affect the overall value of each unique whiplash claim, such as the severity of your injuries, insurance policy limits, and liability for the accident. If you’re curious about how much yours might be worth, get…

Florida Statutes § 316.209 forbids lane splitting, stating that motorcyclists cannot ride between lanes of traffic or rows of vehicles. However, this prohibition does not apply to police officers or firefighters during their official duties.     Contents1 What Is Lane Splitting?2 Is Lane Splitting Dangerous?3 Is Lane Sharing Legal in…

Florida law doesn’t expressly prohibit eating and driving. However, if eating while driving leads to distraction and dangerous or careless driving, it could result in an accident with injuries or fatalities. Multitasking might be a valued skill in today’s fast-paced society. But one place where it could be dangerous is…

An accident can cause more than physical injuries. Accident victims often suffer emotional distress, too. As with physical harm, accident victims can sue for the emotional distress they experience due to their injuries. However, emotional distress is intangible. That means proving it and quantifying its extent can be challenging, particularly…

Per the Insurance Information Institute, the average payout for car accident claims has increased steadily over a recent five-year period. In one year, the average bodily injury claim payout was $22,734 nationwide, while the average property damage claim settlement was $5,314. However, it’s worth noting that there is no “typical”…