Common Myths About Auto Accident Claims Navigating the aftermath of a car accident is stressful enough without misinformation clouding your next steps. Unfortunately, many Florida drivers are influenced by common myths about auto accident claims, and those misconceptions can hurt your chances of getting the support you need. At Kinney, Fernandez & Boire, P.A. (KFB…
As autonomous cars become more common on Florida roads, new questions are emerging around responsibility and liability. If you’re involved in an accident with an autonomous vehicle, who is at fault in a self-driving car accident? This question is more complicated than it might seem. Traditional car accidents usually involve a human driver who can…
Navigating Tampa’s bustling streets requires heightened awareness, especially at certain intersections notorious for frequent accidents. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), a crash occurs every 44 seconds in Florida, with one in seven involving distracted drivers. Additionally, over 300 people lost their lives in distracted driving crashes, an increase…
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents in Florida. They often happen in an instant—at a red light, in traffic, or even on quiet roads. And while they may seem minor at first, they can lead to serious injuries, lost wages, property damage, and complex legal or insurance situations. If you’ve…
Children standing with their parents waiting for the bus on the first day of school is a familiar scene throughout America. As the children get older, a different first day of school scene occurs as parents hand over car keys to their teenagers, who are driving to school for the first time. The freedom a…
A serious car accident can be a traumatic experience, causing emotional as well as physical harm. Amputation of a limb, toe, or finger has to be one of the most traumatic injuries a driver or passenger can suffer in a car accident. Amputation injuries require extraordinary levels of medical care, including multiple surgical procedures and…
Dashcam footage captured by a camera mounted on a car’s dashboard or rearview mirror is more than a one or two-minute montage of car accidents and near misses posted on YouTube and other social media platforms. Watch one of the videos and think about how persuasive the footage could be. Especially, when presented as evidence in…
Most of the almost 395,000 accidents that happen each year on Florida roads can be attributed to speeding, driving while impaired, distracted driving, and other causes motorists are warned about by highway safety experts. If you live or travel to the Sunshine State, it’s crucial to be aware of other less common road hazards. These…
This spring’s annual prediction of storm activity was released in May by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It should have people throughout Florida preparing for a busy hurricane season. NOAA predicts 2024 to be one of the most active storm seasons on record. NOAA forecasters predict as many as 25 named storms forming in the…
A rental car can be a valuable convenience when away from home on vacation. However, renting a car brings uncertainty and stress about what to do in case of a rental car accident. What insurance coverage applies in the event of a crash? Who is at fault when you have an accident with a rented…