Car Accidents

When Do You Need to Declare Damages Following a Car Accident
November 18, 2022
If you or your loved one has suffered damages due to an accident with a negligent driver you may be wondering when you need to declare damages following a car accident. Here we will take a look at the statute of limitations in the state of Florida for declaring damages after a car accident.
Reporting a Car Accident

Rear Ended Over the Holidays? File A Diminished Value Claim
November 14, 2022
If you have been rear-ended over the holidays due to the negligence of another driver you could be entitled to compensation for the reduced market value of your vehicle. This type of compensation is known as diminished value compensation, and it is intended to compensate for the value that your vehicle lost as a direct result of...

What is the Worst Time to Drive Over Thanksgiving Weekend?
November 05, 2022
The Thanksgiving holiday can be quite stressful for travelers, especially drivers. So many people travel over the holiday that there is a dramatic increase in traffic accidents and fatalities. There are so many traffic fatalities that Thanksgiving is now considered one of the most deadly holidays in the US. If...

Are Parents Liable for a Child’s Car Accident in Florida?
October 18, 2022
If you have a teen driver, or if you or your loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a teen driver, you may be wondering if the child’s parents can be held liable for the damages and injuries resulting from a car accident in Florida. The answer is yes, parents of an at-fault minor...

Florida Snowbird Season: An Increase in Car Accidents
October 08, 2022
The state of Florida has the third highest number of automobile accidents in the USA. November and December are the worst months for accidents on Florida roadways. This is partly because many snowbirds and tourists visit Florida during those months.
Snowbirds
There is a large population of older Americans who prefer to live in their homes up...

How Many Car Accidents Happen Per Day in Florida
October 01, 2022
Florida’s roads are among the most dangerous roads in the country. According to data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the state had 341,399 total recorded accidents in 2020. That equates to 935 motor vehicle crashes per day. If you are wondering how and why these accidents happen most often...

Driving through a Hurricane: Car Accidents During a Storm
August 29, 2022
Hurricanes do serious damage in Florida every year. Driving during a hurricane, or any major storm, is hazardous. It is important to know which weather factors present the biggest danger while driving and what you can do to reduce the risk for you and your passengers.
Hazardous Weather Factors
The weather is not always predictable, especially in...

Florida Rainy Season: When Driving on Wet Roads, You Should Do This
July 02, 2022
When the rainy season hits Florida, the roadways can be especially dangerous for those who do not have experience driving in such conditions. Casas Law wants you to feel confident when you take to the road and the best way to be confident is to get educated about what to expect and what precautions to take before heading out.

What Happens When a Car Hits a Motorcycle?
June 14, 2022
Automobiles are designed to protect passengers with safety belts to hold them inside the vehicle and multiple airbags to soften the impact. Motorcycle riders do not have these safety features. Here we will look at what happens when a motorcycle is hit by a car.
On Impact
The force of the impact is mostly determined by the...

Which Injury is Worse? Car Accidents or Motorcycle Accidents
June 05, 2022
When accidents occur, the resulting injuries are often far more severe or potentially even fatal when motorcycles are involved. A passenger vehicle is meant to protect the passengers and safety features get more advanced all of the time. Motorcycles have no room for safety features and leave riders much more vulnerable overall.
Overall Registered Vehicles
There are...