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Trucking companies that operate in interstate or foreign commerce must have an insurance endorsement on their policy known as an MCS-90 endorsement. This endorsement certifies that the trucking company’s insurance provider will provide coverage for the financial responsibility the company must assume under federal trucking laws, including the obligation to pay compensation for injuries, property …
Every state has its own rules regarding how car insurance works – rules that begin and end at the state’s borders. So, if you’re a Florida resident, what happens when you have an accident outside of the state will differ from what happens after an in-state collision. What Happens If I Get in an Accident …
Truck accident cases are often more complex than other motor vehicle accident cases for several reasons. They tend to result in more severe and long-lasting injuries, involve multiple liable parties and insurance companies, and deal with state and federal regulations. Understanding the common challenges in truck accident claims can help you prepare for and make …
In some personal injury cases, the defendant’s actions are so egregious that we will ask the court to award our client punitive damages on top of other compensation for their losses. A jury may award punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter others from similar acts. Punitive damages, also known as “exemplary damages,” are …
Under Florida law, you may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit if you slip and fall in a business establishment. However, the business’s liability for a slip and fall accident depends on Florida’s Transitory Substance Act. Under this statute, someone who slips and falls at a business establishment because of a temporary …
Nobody expects to crash during a test drive, but accidents during test drives can and do happen in Pensacola. These crashes involve complex liability issues that may prevent injured drivers from recovering the money they need. If you’re wondering what happens if you get into an accident during a test drive in Pensacola, you’ll find …
Truck accidents often result in serious injuries and significant medical expenses. When people injured in truck crashes must miss work, lost income can strain household finances. And that is to say nothing of the pain and suffering a commercial motor vehicle crash can cause. While compensation should be available from the parties at fault for …
Premises liability cases arise when a person gets hurt on property belonging to someone else. For example, a puddle in the aisle of a grocery store could cause someone to slip and fall. Or inadequate security, such as broken locks, may enable someone to break into a property and assault the occupant. In these situations, …
Did you get hurt in a Florida car accident? If so, you might be wondering what happens if you exhaust your PIP benefits. A car accident lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and determine if you qualify for additional compensation. Here’s what you need to know about how PIP benefits work in Florida …
Seat belt usage saves countless lives every year in Florida car accidents, yet they can cause serious injuries even when they work correctly. Seat belt syndrome refers to a range of injuries to the chest, abdomen, and internal organs that people sometimes sustain in a collision. These injuries result from the pressure seat belts exert …