Category: Car Accidents
Changes to Florida’s No-Fault System Limit Benefits for Accident Victims
Recent changes to Florida's auto insurance laws will dramatically reduce the length of time that injured accident victims have to obtain medical care through the state's No-Fault system, as well as reduce the maximum benefit amount in most cases. Under new provisions that went into effect on January 1, 2013, people seeking Personal Injury Protection…
One Weekend and Two Teen Car Crashes Reported in Escambia County
Driving is both a privilege and a great responsibility. Every day, people get behind the wheel of a car, and yet many drivers lack the experience to know how to operate their vehicles safely. Over one weekend in Escambia County, Florida, there were two crashes involving teen drivers. According to NorthEscambia.com, the Florida Highway Patrol…
Arnold v. Security National Insurance Company
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Car Accidents and Legal Questions on Friday, October 23, 2015. In a recent appellate decision Florida's 4th District Court of Appeal rendered a lengthy opinion concerning the remittitur doctrine. This doctrine has been part of Florida Law for decades. Basically, it allows the trial…
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists’ Coverage
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Car Accidents and Legal Questions on Friday, October 2, 2015. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage seems to be the most misunderstood portion of most peoples’ policies in Florida. First of all, it has nothing to do with the age or value of your vehicle. I have noticed…
Florida’s PIP/No-Fault Law
On behalf of Terence Gross of Gross & Schuster, P.A. posted in Car Accidents and Legal Questions on Monday, September 28, 2015. On January 1, 2013 Florida’s No-Fault Statute was subject to many significant changes. One major change was that the legislature decided that if a person did not treat within 14 days of an accident…
