Tort Reform – The Devil’s Greatest Trick

in Car Accidents, Florida Law, Personal Injury

The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn’t exist. For years, insurance companies have pushed ad campaigns and marketing efforts encouraging tort reform. Pointing to frivolous lawsuits, insurance companies have tried to convince the public that tort reform is a necessity. In fact, the reality is quite different. If you or a loved one have been in an accident, you may understand why tort reform is not good for anyone, except the insurance companies. We have all heard stories of frivolous cases, which have been parodied in movies and television for decades. The McDonald’s coffee...

16 January

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Will making an Uninsured Motorist Claim raise my insurance rates in Florida?

Posted by DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

in Car Accidents, Florida Law

In Florida, insurance companies are prohibited from raising your rates for filing an uninsured or underinsured (UM) claim. However, if you receive certain discounts for not being in an accident for a set period of time, you may lose some of those discounts. This is independent of filing the claim as they would be eliminated by simply being in an accident....

27 June

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What is my Personal Injury Case Worth?

Posted by DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

in Car Accidents, Personal Injury

What insurance coverage is available? When evaluating a personal injury or car accident claim, the first thing that an attorney must evaluate is the insurance coverage available. Typically, an accident attorney looks for the policy limits of the at fault driver. If the at fault driver has limited insurance coverage or if the policy limits are not enough to cover the injuries, then attorney will determine whether there is underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage available. Underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage provides additional coverage when an at fault driver does not have enough insurance to cover the injuries that he or she...

02 June

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5 Things That Can Affect Your Car Accident Claim

Posted by DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

in Car Accidents, Personal Injury

1. Recorded Statements can hurt your claim. You should never give a recorded statement to the insurance company without being represented by an experienced Florida car accident attorney. The insurance company may try to use the recorded statement against you in order to reduce the value of your claim. Speak with an attorney to determine whether you are required to give a recorded statement. Additionally, you should have an attorney present to ensure that the insurance company does not try to manipulate your statement in a way that later may be used against you. 2. Insurance companies hope that you do not...

05 January

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5 Things to Know about Personal Injury Protection or PIP Insurance

Posted by DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

in Car Accidents, Personal Injury

PIP or Personal Injury Protection is a type of motor vehicle insurance that provides for medical expenses and lost wages, or can provide a death benefit in fatal incidents. ...