Category Archives: Car Accidents

Uninsured Motorist Coverage – To Stack or Not to Stack?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Anyone who has purchased auto insurance in Florida has been faced with the question, “Why should I carry stacked uninsured motorist (UM) coverage on a … Continue reading →

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Court Defends Right to Lawyer in Florida Car Accident Cases

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

Howard v. Palmer This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney 2012. A person who is injured in a florida car accident not only has the right to an attorney, but also the right to seek … Continue reading →

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Fatal Car Accident Cases Need an Experienced Attorney!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. The unexpected loss of a loved one in a fatal car accident can totally devastate a family. When it is suspected that the accident was due … Continue reading →

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Court Takes on Co-Owner Liability in Florida Car Accident Case

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

Ortiz v. Regalado This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. In Ortiz v. Regalado, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal takes on an important car accident litigation issue of the liability of … Continue reading →

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Court Reverses Florida Motorcycle Accident Ruling on Comparative Negligence Grounds

Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin

Diaz v. FedEx This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Car accidents happen. Sometimes they are caused by one person’s fault; other times the negligence is spread among several drivers. This is … Continue reading →

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Court Affirms Company Liability for Employee’s Fatal Drunk Driving Crash

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

Carroll Air Systems v. Greenbaum This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. The issue of liability in a Florida car accident often extends beyond the drivers involved and also includes third parties … Continue reading →

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How Insurers take advantage of unrepresented claimants

Posted on March 23, 2013 by admin

Some predatory insurance carriers will try to take advantage of claimants who do not have the protection of an attorney. Here are some of the ways an insurer may try to manipulate you into accepting a lower settlement:   It … Continue reading →

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Texting while Driving: SB 52 back before Florida Legislature

Posted on March 19, 2013 by admin

This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. A bill that would outlaw texting and driving in Florida is progressing through legislature with companion bills to follow. The Senate Communications committee met on … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Accidents: Share the Road Safely During Bike Week

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Each year motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world flock to Daytona Beach, Florida for Bike Week. Dubbed as the world’s largest motorcycle event, this … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Florida Point System

Posted on March 6, 2013 by admin

This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. In the State of Florida, driving is considered a privilege that must be earned. You can lose your driving privileges for a number of infractions … Continue reading →

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