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Insurance bad faith is a legal term used to describe an insurance company putting its own interests above those of the policy holders, or acting in a malicious or negligent manner. Under Florida law, policy holders have the legal right to recover damages when an insurance company acts in bad faith when settling a claim....

Were you recently injured by someone else's negligent or reckless actions? If the answer is yes, then it's critical that you speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer who can help you explore your legal options. One of the most common concerns people have when pursuing a personal injury claim is the cost of an...

We have all seen reckless drivers engaging in dangerous driving behavior that endangers others. Those who are fortunate enough to not have been involved in a crash with a reckless driver may still have had a close call. Some who have been hit by reckless drivers have sustained serious and life-threatening injuries, all of which...

At some point, most people become tired while driving. Some drivers will even continue driving with heavy eyelids, despite the high risk of an accident. Nearly 800 people across the U.S. are killed in drowsy driving crashes each year. According to a study conducted in 2000, driving after being awake for 17-19 consecutive hours is...

Safety advocates and transportation officials have been warning drivers about the dangers of distracted driving for years. Yet, it continues to be one of the leading causes of crashes and more than 2,800 traffic fatalities each year in the United States. Some drivers do it because they don't think they'll ever get caught or because...

Across the U.S., traffic collisions involving motorists have gone down annually for the third year in a row, but not for pedestrians. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), there were 17 pedestrian deaths each day in 2018 – a 43 percent increase from 2008. The GAO has an explanation as to why we’re seeing...

Operating a motorcycle isn't the same as driving a car or truck. Motorcyclists aren't protected by the structural frames of motor vehicles. Nor are they protected by seatbelts and airbags. Even when wearing helmets and protective gear, motorcyclists sustain serious (and sometimes fatal) injuries in traffic collisions.   If you or a loved one is...

Nobody expects to slip, trip, or fall while shopping at a grocery store. Slip, trip, and fall hazards are often present, yet are difficult to see ahead of time. For this reason, store patrons are not always able to avoid these hazards or position themselves in a way to prevent a significant injury. What are...

If you’re an adult driver in Florida who has never been involved in a collision, consider yourself lucky. The average American driver is involved in a collision once every 17.9 years, according to the car insurance industry. Considering how dangerous Florida’s roads can be, the likelihood is probably much higher in the Sunshine State. How...

Nobody ever expects to be in a car accident, but for the average driver, it happens every 17.9 years, according to CarInsurance.com. If you drive in the state of Florida, you are already a statistic. You will likely be involved in a crash at some point in your lifetime, possibly more than once. It doesn't...