Category: Car Accidents

What Is the Law: Using Your Cell Phone While Driving in Florida?

Distracted driving is a serious problem in the Sunshine State and around the country. What many people don’t realize, though, is that distracted driving is much more than just texting and driving. It includes any time a driver uses a handheld device, cell phone, or headphones while behind the wheel. At Zimmet & Zimmet, our…

How to Handle a Car Accident Claim That Involves Road Hazards 

Road hazards are prevalent on Florida roads. From potholes and uneven pavement, the potential issues are vast. Unfortunately, accidents caused by road hazards may cause serious and even life-threatening injuries. While you have some control over what happens when you are behind the wheel and can avoid some accidents, significant road hazards often make accidents…

Florida Driver Mistakes Cause Serious Accidents

The state of Florida is known for having one of the highest rates of car accidents in the United States. It’s believed that many (if not most) of these accidents are preventable. The key is to educate drivers about the significant and often life-changing impact of auto accidents. You have the right to recover compensation…

How Do You Know if You Experienced Serious Injuries in a Florida Car Accident?

A serious car accident in Florida can leave you with severe injuries that result in permanent or long-term health consequences. If someone else’s negligence or recklessness caused your car accident, you might be able to recover compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial losses. Ormond Beach car accident lawyers from Zimmet & Zimmet understand the…

Neurological Issues from a Car Accident in Florida

If you are involved in a Florida car accident, your injuries can vary from minor to severe. While it’s important to seek medical treatment immediately, you may have some injuries that don’t surface for days, weeks, or even months. Even with a full medical evaluation, some injuries may not be apparent. One of the most…

Trip and Fall Accidents in Parking Lots 

You probably don’t think much about being involved in an accident as you walk through a parking lot; after all, this is probably something you do almost every day. If you trip and fall in a parking lot, there’s a good chance your ego will be a bit bruised; however, there’s a possibility you may…

How Can an Orlando Car Accident Lawyer Help You?

A knowledgeable and experienced car accident lawyer can help you in several ways after you are involved in a collision. If another driver causes your accident, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your damages and injuries. The compensation provided after a car accident varies based on the situation and severity of the accident. Unfortunately, without…

Proof of Damages Insurance Adjusters Will Likely Look for in a Car Accident Claim 

Car accidents happen on Florida roadways every day. In fact, Florida roadways are ranked the third most dangerous in the U.S. With so many accidents occurring on Florida roadways, it may not be a case of “if” an accident happens but “when.” If you are involved in an accident and want to recover compensation for your damages…

Who Is Going to Pay My Medical Expenses Following My Car Accident?

All licensed drivers in Florida must purchase a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) car insurance policy. After an accident, injured drivers turn to their PIP policy first before pursuing compensation elsewhere. This is based on Florida’s no-fault auto insurance laws. Your PIP policy covers up to 80% of your medical costs and 60% of lost wages, with…

How Do Car Accident Settlements Work?

If you are involved in a car accident, you will have to deal with the aftermath which often includes painful injuries, significant damages to your vehicle and other property, and the costs of replacement, rentals, and lost wages. Medical costs and lost wages will add up quickly, especially if you can’t return to work. This can…