Florida drivers know that the auto insurance industry can be hard to understand. What coverage do you need? Whose coverage do you go after when you’ve been in a crash? What does a “no-fault state” even mean? Our attorneys Steve Brooks and Beach Brooks III give their advice on car…
Category: Car Accidents
Florida consistently ranks as one of the worst U.S. states for driving. It’s a big state filled with tourist attractions. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting for the sunny beaches, big city nightlife, or amusement parks, be prepared to contend with some of the deadliest roads in the country….
It’s not always clear what to do after a car accident in Tampa. This is particularly true if the accident wasn’t your fault. Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state, which means the rules for recovering compensation after a car accident are different than most states. The process for obtaining…
If you live in Florida and have been involved in a car accident, you know how hard it can be to get fully compensated for your injuries. A big reason for the struggle is Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system. But thanks to a recent vote in the Florida Senate, this…
Any experienced Floridian can tell you that the summer months are some of the rainiest. This rainy season usually lasts from late May until well into October—right in the middle of hurricane season. These months are responsible for over 60% of the annual rainfall in the state. You can count…
Over the last few years, red light cameras have become a topic of heated discussion for Florida legislators. Following Texas’ decision to remove them completely in 2019, many expect that Florida will follow suit. But 2 years later, the cameras in Florida are still in use. Today, we’ll discuss why…
Finding the right lawyer is essential if you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Tampa. Building a strong case for compensation is a job for someone with extensive experience in personal injury law and knows what it takes to craft a claim that can win. But how do you…
If there’s one thing Floridians can agree on, it’s that driving in the state is often a chore. You might assume that roadways would be overall safer in 2020, given that miles driven were down 13%. Shockingly, the opposite is true. 2020 was a record-setting year for Florida driving. With…
It goes without saying that 2020 was not the year any of us expected. Between social unrest, politics, and coronavirus, 2020 posed quite a few threats to our daily comfort. In addition to all of this, regular crime and legal issues were still commonplace. Below we have 5 of last…
Florida lawmakers are pressing forward with an effort to repeal the state’s no-fault car insurance system. Short of full repeal, they hope to achieve a major overhaul. Any changes will likely be controversial, given the fact that no-fault insurance is a perennial hot-button issue. Critics say it’s behind the times…
