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How does the PIP claims process work in Florida?

Daytona Beach, FL—All drivers in the State of Florida are required to purchase Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance which will pay a maximum of $10,000 in medical and wage replacement benefits to anyone who suffers injuries in a car…
Common Injuries Sustained in Slip and Fall Accidents
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Common Injuries Sustained in Slip and Fall Accidents

Live Oak, FL—When a person slips and falls, there are a number of injuries they can sustain, some more severe than others. Some of the common injuries, however, that victims of slip and falls sustain include:   Head injuries.…
How does gap insurance help after a car accident in Gainesville, Florida?
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How does gap insurance help after a car accident in Gainesville, Florida?

Gap insurance is a type of coverage that can be added to a policy. Although the State of Florida does require its drivers to purchase it, it can be beneficial to have in the event of an accident.   What is gap insurance?   Gap insurance…
What happens if a driver causes an accident in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and they weren’t insured?
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What happens if a driver causes an accident in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and they weren’t insured?

Florida law requires that all drivers in the state carry certain types of insurance coverages and limits. Anyone who violates the law puts themselves at risk of having their driving privileges and license plate suspended for up to three years.1…
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Why should a driver consider their lifestyle when purchasing insurance?

When purchasing auto insurance in Florida, drivers often consider one thing—the cost of coverage. Instead of considering the environment they must drive in as well as their lifestyle, they are generally worried about how much they are going…
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Okaloosa County, Florida, 72-Year-Old Struck and Killed by Vehicle While Crossing the Road

A 72-year-old man from Navarre was struck and killed by a car in Okaloosa County, FL as he attempted to cross the street during the evening hours of August 15th [Source: WJHG]. Florida Highway Patrol says the pedestrian failed to use the crosswalk…
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Semi-Truck Rear-Ends Bus Carrying Passengers on I-10 Near Fort Walton Beach, Florida

On August 13th Florida Highway Patrol was called to the scene of an accident involving a semi-truck and a bus in Crestview, a city located about 30 minutes away from Fort Walton Beach, FL [Source: WEAR-TV]. The incident report stated that both…
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Pedestrian Struck by Several Vehicles After Getting Off a Broward Transit Bus

After 48-year-old Erica Neal got off a Broward Transit Bus at around 10:14 p.m. on April 6th, she attempted to cross West Sunrise Boulevard. While in the process of crossing the road, the Broward Sheriff’s Office says she was struck by a vehicle…
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Couple Sues Boat Owner for More Than $100 Million After Vessel Crashes into Jetty
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Couple Sues Boat Owner for More Than $100 Million After Vessel Crashes into Jetty

A husband and wife are suing a boat owner who was also piloting the vessel after the 42-foot-Hydra-Sports Custom boat they were riding on crashed into a jetty, causing one of the parties to suffer catastrophic injuries. The Sun-Sentinel says…
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Tallahassee, Florida, What should I do if Lyft hasn’t responded to my accident claim within a reasonable amount of time?

Lyft is contracted with many different insurance companies as it operates in various states in the U.S. Greenwich Insurance Company and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance are two companies Lyft files claims with in the event one of its drivers…