People most are familiar with car accidents, they are fairly common. Accidents involving buses, planes, cabs, trains, Uber or other ride-sharing services are less common and are referred to as “common carrier” accidents. These cases present some unique challenges when compared to accidents involving only personal vehicles. If you’ve…
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“Injured” Woman Sued by Insurance Company After Incriminating Facebook Post
We’ve written before about the effects that social media posts can have on your personal injury claim. If you have been injured in an accident and filed an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, you can be assured that the defendant’s insurance company or attorney will perform an online search…
Lawsuits Begin to Roll in Against Florida Nursing Home After Irma-Related Deaths
At least four lawsuits have been filed against a nursing home in Florida that was the site of eleven deaths in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The facility, known as the Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills in Hollywood, Florida, lost power during Hurricane Irma, which subsequently knocked out the facility’s…
Court Rules in Favor of Policyholder in “Transportational Use” Insurance Case
Auto insurance protects you, your passengers, your vehicle, and other drivers and their vehicles when you are involved in an accident. After all, that is why we pay for auto insurance–to help us out in the event of an auto accident. But about injuries that are not sustained while you…
Should I Use an Auto Insurance Tracking Device?
If you’ve ever applied for a new auto insurance policy, you’ve probably been given the option to install a device in your car that tracks your driving habits. These devices are known as “telematics” and almost all major insurance companies now offer them to their customers in exchange for potentially…