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Understanding Florida’s ‘Serious Injury’ Threshold After a Car Crash in Clearwater

30AugIn Florida, injuries meet the serious injury threshold if they’re permanent or lead to the loss of a bodily function or significant scarring or disfigurement. The threshold is important because it gives you the right to file a lawsuit and seek compensation beyond the no-fault insurance limits. Therefore, before filing a lawsuit against the other driver after a car crash in Clearwater, take the time to understand Florida’s ‘serious injury’ threshold.

Drive Smart This School Year: Protecting Kids and Communities

28AugThe start of a new school year means busier roads, more young drivers behind the wheel, and children walking or biking to class. School zones become crowded in the mornings and afternoons, buses make frequent stops, and parents are often juggling hectic schedules while dropping kids off. Add in new teen drivers still gaining experience, […]

Labor Day Safety: Protecting Yourself on the Road and at Gatherings

27AugLabor Day weekend is a time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the last days of summer. But with more people traveling, backyard parties in full swing, and bars and restaurants busier than usual, the risks for accidents rise significantly. Each year, this holiday sees a spike in car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and incidents tied to […]

Clearwater, FL — Water Slide Shatters at Sea, Injures Cruise Guest

12AugClearwater, FL (August 11th, 2025) – In August 2025, a passenger aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas suffered a serious laceration when a water slide shattered mid-ride. Witnesses described hearing a loud crack, followed by the sight of jagged acrylic breaking apart. The ship’s crew closed the slide immediately, but the incident left guests shaken and sparked questions about how such a failure could happen on the world’s largest cruise ship.

Miami, FL — Federal Jury in Miami Finds Tesla Partly Responsible in Fatal Autopilot Crash

4AugMiami, FL (August 4th, 2025) – A federal jury in Miami recently awarded more than $300 million in damages after a fatal autopilot crash involving a Tesla Model S. While the driver was assigned the majority of the fault, jurors also found Tesla responsible for its role in designing, marketing, and failing to properly restrict the use of its driver-assist technology.

Rear-Ended While Stopped in Traffic? What Florida Law Says About Fault and Compensation

30JulIf you were rear-ended while stopped in traffic, you may be able to recover compensation from the driver who rear-ended you, as Florida liability laws tend to automatically assign responsibility to the rear driver in these collisions, with some exceptions. Knowing more about Florida's no-fault laws and how compensation works in this state could help you prepare a case against a liable driver.