The Importance of an Evidence Preservation Letter As an experienced attorney helping those injured in car accidents, the very first thing that must be done on any case is serving the insurance company with an Evidence Preservation Letter. Essentially, this letter is a document kept on file that preserves a hurt person’s right to inspect the other vehicle that caused the accident.  Upon receipt of such a letter by the insurance company, the at-fault vehicle should not be repaired and must be preserved until the personal injury attorney has had an opportunity to inspect the vehicle and its contents. What’s an Event Data

Your initial reaction after a car accident may be to flee the scene. You’re nervous and frightened, and might think that leaving can save you from liability. It should come as no surprise that in Florida, a hit and run comes with more severe consequences than you might face if you stay on the scene. The odds of getting away with a hit and run are slim, and you could face criminal penalties on top of civil charges. If you were the victim of a hit and run accident, you need to learn your rights in this situation as well. What

Most car accidents happen within a 10-mile radius of your home. However, up to one-quarter of car accidents occur far away from home while you’re on vacation or traveling for work. Crashing your vehicle is stressful enough, but when you’re involved in a car accident in unfamiliar circumstances it can be even worse. That’s why it’s so important to know what to do if you’re involved in a car accident while traveling or on vacation. Read our tips for dealing with the aftermath of a car crash in the post below. 1. Follow the Usual Procedure Sure, you’re far away from home, but the procedure is the generally

It’s incredible how far technology has come in recent years, but it also can be slightly scary. While the world is racing to self-driving cars, SteinLaw has slightly hit the brakes due to the dangers that still exist when operating self-driving vehicles. As it turns out, we aren’t the only ones who are aware of how self-driving cars aren’t 100% danger free. Just recently The Wall Street Journal posted about the dangers of self-driving cars. Let’s take a closer look at what makes self-driving cars dangerous and what you should know.

How Do Self-Driving Cars Operate? Self-driving cars utilize several complicated systems to

What are Florida’s Liability Laws & Statute of Limitations for a Car Accident Injury Lawsuit? In 2018, there were over 400,000 car accidents in Florida, resulting in over 250,000 injuries.  In 2017, Florida ranked third in the country when it came to the most car accident fatalities. Unfortunately, car accidents are a common sight within the sunshine state. And with more people moving to Florida, car accidents may become increasingly prevalent. If you have been in a car accident, you may not know your rights. If you intend to sue an insurance company, the government, a manufacturer, or another driver, you also need to