Category Archives: Car Accidents
How To Get Compensated After A Hit And Run Accident
Hit and run accidents account for nearly one-quarter of all vehicle accidents in Florida. The victims of hit and run crashes can include other drivers and passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians, and the injuries sustained by victims in hit and run accidents can be severe. Without someone to take responsibility for the accident, many victims… Read More »
What To Know About Wrong-Way Car Accidents
Wrong-way car accidents are one of the least likely type of crash, but they have the highest rate of injury and death when they do occur. In Delray Beach, the experienced attorneys at Earnhart Law know how devastating a wrong-way crash can be for victims and will zealously advocate for your right to compensation… Read More »
Common Types Of Car Accidents
Car accidents are one of the most common ways that people are injured and killed around the Delray Beach area every year. Crashes involving passenger vehicles can take many forms, but some types of car accidents are more common than others. At Earnhart Law, our team of dedicated Delray Beach car accident attorneys is… Read More »
Will Florida Finally Abandon No-Fault Car Insurance?
Currently, Florida is one of a handful of states that require no-fault insurance in the form of personal injury protection (PIP) policies. However, this system has come under sustained criticism ever since it was first put into place. Now, The Ledger is reporting that the Florida Senate is considering whether to return to a… Read More »
Accidents when Merging on the Highway
Merging with traffic on the highway can be a terrifying experience. When traffic is heavy, there might not be any obvious room to scoot in and join the flow of traffic. Many drivers hesitate to actually stop at the foot of the on-ramp, but often there is no choice. Traffic accidents when merging are… Read More »
What to Do Following a “No Damage” Car Accident
Some car accidents are dramatic. A tractor trailer shears the roof off your car, or another vehicle slams into your side, punching a deep depression into the body. Other accidents cause your car to roll over and leave you with compound fractures, facial wounds, and bleeding. From 100 yards away, anyone could tell you… Read More »
Are You Covered by Insurance as an Uber Passenger?
Ridesharing continues to increase in popularity. Companies like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized how people get around Delray Beach and surrounding areas. Although the number of users has dropped slightly (because of the pandemic), Uber still sees about 78 million users each month. If you were injured in a rideshare accident, you probably are… Read More »
Car Accidents & Property Damage: What You Need to Know
At personal injury lawyers in Delray Beach, we represent clients who suffer bodily injuries in car accidents. These clients have significant medical expenses and often lost wages. Combined, even moderate accidents can cost them tens of thousands of dollars. However, our clients can also receive compensation for property damage, in particular damage to their… Read More »
What Type of Doctor Should You Meet with after a Car Accident?
Car accidents cause a range of injuries, from the mild to life-threatening. Many people suffer fractures, contusions, and concussions in a car accident. Regardless of the severity of the accident, you should promptly receive medical treatment. Florida’s no-fault insurance laws have complicated requirements that can prevent you from receiving full benefits. If you do… Read More »
Why is Interstate 95 So Dangerous?
A recent story by the Sun Sentinel highlights one of Florida’s notoriously dangerous roads, Interstate 95. This road regularly rates as one of the most dangerous in the nation, and the Sentinel believes that it knows why: police have not been regularly stopping people. In fact, the newspaper alleges that the highway is being… Read More »