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Auto insurance law in Florida is fundamentally changing. Here is what all Florida drivers should know:
What is the PIP system? If you have an auto insurance policy, you may have heard the term “PIP” before. Florida PIP (also known as personal injury protection) coverage has played a critical role in allowing injured parties involved in auto accidents to pay their medical bills. For example, if driver A was involved… Read More »
Florida Water Tubing Excursions Can Lead To Injuries
The beautiful weather and waters of Florida provide residents and tourists with many opportunities to spend days in boats and pursuing water activities such as tubing. While water sports can be a lot of fun, there is also the possibility of individuals being injured. One of the common water-tubing injuries, for example, is when… Read More »
Psychological Injuries Are Possible Following Sarasota Accidents
Serious car accidents can be life-changing events. Traumatic crashes can lead to physical injuries, such as fractures and back sprains, but physical injuries are not the only types of injuries that are possible. Unfortunately, many suffer from psychological effects as well. Some find themselves coping with Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),… Read More »
2021 AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® Awarded to Patrick Iyampillai
Partner of Hale Law, P.A., Patrick Iyampillai, Esq., has humbly received an AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Only approximately 10% of attorneys have achieved this prestigious honor. The AV Preeminent® ranking is the highest peer rating standard by Martindale-Hubbell®. This is given exclusively to attorneys who are ranked and reviewed for their ethical standards, communication skills,… Read More »
How Much Will An Insurance Adjuster Offer?
After a Florida car accident, you may have dealt with an insurance company on your own if there were no injuries involved. The process may have been smooth when you were simply receiving a financial amount needed to fix your vehicle. But, when an accident results in physical injuries, the process can be a… Read More »
Is My Sarasota Car Totaled?
Assessing your health is the first priority after a Florida collision. Then, assuming you were not harmed physically, it is likely you will begin to worry about damage to your vehicle. After all, people use their cars every day for errands, work, and family commitments. Often, cars can be repaired after a crash. But… Read More »
What If I Was Hit by an Uber or Lyft in Sarasota?
There are a lot of ridesharing companies in Florida, such as Uber and Lyft, and they provide a service many enjoy. After all, ridesharing apps are a convenient option for individuals who do not have a car and want an alternative to public transportation. In other situations, car owners choose to use an Uber… Read More »
Florida Car Crashes and Disc Injury Compensation
Many car accidents, in Florida and around the world, cause back and neck injuries. Some of these injuries are sprains and strains, and disc injuries are also possible. The severity of the injury depends on the force of the collision and how the injury was sustained. In some cases, injury victims are able to… Read More »
FATAL I-75 CRASH IN SARASOTA COUNTY
Be advised on the morning of March 15, 2020, around 8:20 AM in Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, there were serious and fatal rollover car crashes, leaving at least one person dead. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 195 and involved multiple collisions: a rolled over cement truck… Read More »
How Does PIP Reform Impact My Claim?
When it comes to car accident claims, there are possible changes coming in the state of Florida. After almost 50 years, Florida may repeal the no-fault insurance system. For drivers, this means they would not be required to have personal injury protection (PIP), but would instead be required to have bodily injury coverage when… Read More »
