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Posted By Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | December 16 2024 | Car Accidents

What is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Florida?

Understanding exactly how much you may recover through a vehicle accident settlement in Florida is challenging. The reality is that no two car accident claims are exactly alike, as there are a multitude of factors that can affect the course of the case. Here, we want to review a few things you should be aware…

Posted By Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | December 4 2024 | Car Accidents

Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in Florida

Florida is a no-fault insurance state, which differs from how most other states across the country handle auto insurance. If you are a Floridian, you’re likely already fairly familiar with the no-fault insurance system. If you’re not from here or if you’re thinking about moving here and are curious about the minimum car insurance requirements…

Posted By Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | November 4 2024 | Car Accidents

What are the Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections in St. Petersburg, Florida?

If you are a regular driver in and around the St. Petersburg area in Florida, you probably already have an idea of which roads and intersections you think are the most dangerous. Chances are, the roads are intersections you have in mind are probably on our list somewhere below. As we review some of the…

Posted By Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | March 12 2024 | Car Accidents

How To Get a Copy of Your Florida Car Accident Report

After sustaining injuries or property damage in a Florida car accident, you are going to need the car accident report. Insurance carriers will need the accident report before they begin to process a claim, and you need the report for your personal records, particularly if you have to file a lawsuit to recover additional compensation….

Posted By Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | October 10 2023 | Car Accidents

What Happens After a Car Accident with an Uninsured Driver?

If you or a loved one are injured or sustained property damage in a car accident caused by an uninsured driver, this could complicate the process of recovering compensation. However, Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state, so the first place individuals typically turn for compensation after a crash is their own insurance carrier. Here,…

Posted By Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | October 10 2023 | Car Accidents

What To Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident in Florida

It can be incredibly challenging to know what to do if you are involved in an accident where the other driver flees the scene. A person who leaves the scene of an accident could face serious criminal charges, but this does not necessarily help a victim who sustains injuries or property damage due to the…

Posted By Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | September 5 2023 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Should I Talk to the Insurance Company After My Accident?

After a vehicle accident occurs, there will be several steps you need to take in order to ensure the validity of your claim. You can be sure that the insurance carriers will want to speak to you fairly soon after the incident occurs. This includes not only your insurance carrier but possibly even the insurance…

Posted By Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | May 5 2023 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Recovering Lost Wages After an Accident

If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a car accident caused by the negligent actions of another party, you should be able to recover various types of compensation. Typically, individuals are able to recover compensation for their medical bills, property damage expenses, and even their lost wages if they are unable…

Posted By Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | October 4 2022 | Car Accidents

Florida Diminished Value Claims

Vehicle accidents regularly lead to significant property damage. In many cases, crash victims are able to get their vehicles repaired nicely, perhaps to the level that nobody can tell if an incident even occurred. However, even if a vehicle is tended to by the best mechanics, it could still have a diminished overall value. Here,…

Posted By Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | July 11 2022 | Car Accidents, DUI Accidents

Why August is the Deadliest Month for Drunk Driving

Drunk drivers can cause horrific accidents. Even though impaired drivers can be on the roadways at any time of day, we typically see an uptick in drunk driving accidents during the evening and early morning hours, as well as around major holidays. However, we want to discuss why August is the deadliest month for drunk…