Car accident attorney Archives

If you let friends or family members borrow your car, you may want to take a few minutes and read this blog. As an accident attorney, I see this situation a lot: a person lets a friend borrow their car, and that friend gets into an accident. The question I always get from the owner […]

More than 5,000 car accidents happen in St. Lucie County, Florida, each year. Car accidents in St. Lucie County are an unfortunate reality on our roadways and can lead to serious injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. To help prevent car accidents, it’s crucial to understand their causes. In this blog, we examine the top […]

As car accident attorneys, we get asked this question a lot: “Do I have to speak with the other driver’s insurance company after a car accident?” While all cases are different, the short answer is no. You are not legally required to speak with the other driver’s insurance company. In fact, we tell all our […]

We are proud to announce that Attorney Taylor Hoskins has once again been named to the National Trial Lawyers 40 Under 40 list for her exceptional work as a Florida civil plaintiff trial lawyer. For the second year in a row, Ms. Hoskins joins an elite group of the top 40 attorneys from Florida under the age of 40. […]

After a car accident in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, or Okeechobee, you have only 14 days to seek medical care. Failure to do so could mean you forfeit your right for compensation. Six reasons to seek medical care immediately after an accident Seeking medical care after a car accident is crucial for […]

If a driver without insurance hits you in Port St. Lucie, chances are you won’t be able to recover any money for your medical bills or vehicle damages—unless you take these steps. Unfortunately, car accidents in Port St. Lucie happen every day. But what many St. Lucie County residents don’t realize is that an alarming […]

Find out why car accidents are increasing year over year. And when and where car accidents are most likely to occur. Car accident statistics from 2022 show a troubling trend—crashes are becoming more frequent. But why is this happening? In this article, we examine the latest traffic data. Plus, we uncover when and where car […]

The steps you take after a car accident are significant. Don’t jeopardize your claim and chance for compensation by making these 4 mistakes. Car accidents happen every day on the Treasure Coast. While the aftermath of a car accident can be scary and confusing, the actions you take can have a significant impact on your […]

In the days following Daylight Saving Time, Treasure Coast residents should drive with caution as roads become darker and more dangerous Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 7, which means we get to enjoy an extra hour of sleep. But before you get too excited about a little extra snooze time, you should know […]

For Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Okeechobee residents Recently, we’ve heard a lot of information about car accidents that is simply not true. Believing this false information could hurt your chances of having insurance cover your expenses after an accident. If you are involved in a car accident in Port St. Lucie, […]

How using your smartphone as a dashcam can help protect you Every time we get into our cars, we don’t expect anything crazy or bad to happen. Yet, according to a national study, the average driver will file an accident claim with his or her insurance company at least three or four times during their […]