Answers to the questions people ask after an accident
Every article starts with the direct answer, then the Florida law behind it, then what to do next. Written and reviewed by Wolfson & Leon attorneys. Ask a question we have not answered by calling (305) 285-7071.
Personal injury No, You Do Not Have to Give the Other Driver's Insurer a Recorded Statement
No. Florida law does not require you to give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver's liability insurance carrier after a Hialeah crash. You…
Uninsured and underinsured motorist Stacked vs. non-stacked uninsured motorist coverage in Florida: what the checkbox on your policy actually means
Stacked uninsured motorist (UM) coverage in Florida multiplies your UM limits by the number of vehicles on the policy and covers you in any vehicle,…
Truck accidents After a truck crash, the trucking company's evidence starts disappearing. Here is how a preservation letter stops it
After a commercial truck crash, a preservation (spoliation) letter should demand that the carrier keep the driver's electronic logging device…
Personal injury How long does a personal injury case take in Miami-Dade?
A personal injury claim in Miami-Dade County typically takes 6 to 18 months to settle without a lawsuit, and 1 to 3 years if a lawsuit has to be…
Cruise ship and boating accidents Hurt on a cruise from PortMiami? You may have only six months to give notice
Usually one year to file a lawsuit and six months to give the cruise line written notice of the claim, because federal law (46 U.S.C. § 30508) lets…
Car accidents The other driver's insurance adjuster wants a recorded statement. Do I have to give one?
No. After a car accident in Florida you have no legal duty to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company, and their adjuster…
Motorcycle accidents I wasn't wearing a helmet. Can I still bring a motorcycle accident claim in Florida?
Yes. Florida law allows riders 21 and older to ride without a helmet if they carry at least $10,000 in medical benefits coverage (Fla. Stat. §…
Uninsured and underinsured motorist Hit and run in Miami-Dade: what to do when the driver who hit you leaves
After a hit and run in Miami-Dade, call 911 from the scene, get medical care, and report the crash to police within 24 hours even if the other…
Car accidents Crashed on the Palmetto Expressway or Okeechobee Road: what to do in the first hour
After a crash on the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) or Okeechobee Road near Hialeah, move to the shoulder if the cars can be driven and it is safe…
Car accidents The 14-day PIP rule in Florida: what happens if you wait to see a doctor after a Hialeah car accident
Florida's 14-day PIP rule means you must receive initial medical treatment within 14 days of a car accident to be eligible for the $10,000 in…
Slip and fall I fell in a supermarket in Hialeah. Why the first 30 days decide the case
After a fall in a Hialeah supermarket, report it to the manager the same day and get an incident report, photograph the spot before it is cleaned,…
Personal injury How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in Florida? The two-year rule after HB 837
For injuries on or after March 24, 2023, the statute of limitations for a negligence lawsuit in Florida is two years from the date of the injury…
Uber and Lyft accidents I was a passenger in an Uber or Lyft that crashed in Hialeah. Who pays for my injuries?
If you were a passenger in an Uber or Lyft that crashed in Hialeah, your injuries are covered first by PIP (your own auto policy if you have one,…
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