Motor vehicles are many Floridian’s primary means of transportation. Unfortunately, whether you are driving to work, school, or a social event, an accident may drastically alter your plans. Recovering from a car accident can have significant physical, emotional, and financial consequences for victims and their families. These issues may be even more challenging to contend […]
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How to Know if Your Car is Totaled
Michael Damaso / 10-27-2022 / Auto Accidents
You’ve likely witnessed processions of crushed vehicles being hauled together on trucks. You could undoubtedly identify those cars as being totaled, but it’s not always clear when a car isn’t worth repairing. After a particularly bad wreck, your heart may sink upon realizing the damage is so substantial it may not be fixable or worth […]
8 Alarming Statistics About Accidents Involving Emergency Vehicles
Michael Damaso / 09-06-2022 / Auto Accidents
When you call 911 for an emergency, you expect police officers, firefighters, or emergency medical services to arrive on the scene swiftly to provide aid. Unfortunately, not all emergency responders behave responsibly behind the wheel, and police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances are involved in thousands of accidents yearly. Accidents involving emergency vehicles typically occur […]
4 Safety Tips for Driving During Hurricane Season in Florida
Michael Damaso / 08-15-2022 / Auto Accidents
Florida’s summer months are known for being filled with lots of afternoon storms and showers. It’s already dangerous to be on the road when a sudden storm hits, windshields fog up, and roads become slippery, but most experienced drivers, especially their Florida natives, know how to navigate the occasional summer storm. Unfortunately, Florida drivers (native […]
3 Dangers of Summertime Driving in Florida
Michael Damaso / 08-05-2022 / Auto Accidents
For many, summer is the best season of the year because they get a much-needed break. Whether it’s students thrilled to be free from homework or adults grateful for a few days away from work when summer rolls around, it’s exciting. Unfortunately, statistically, summer is also known as the deadliest time of year, especially for […]
Can I Be Held Liable for a No Contact Accident in Florida?
Michael Damaso / 07-28-2022 / Auto Accidents
It is no secret that driving in Florida can be stressful and even dangerous. With a wide range of drivers on the road, from inexperienced first-time drivers to tourists who are unfamiliar with the area, car accidents can occur when least expected. While car accidents may be caused by one or more cars hitting another, […]
Can I Lose My Home if I’m at Fault in a Florida Car Accident?
Michael Damaso / 07-26-2022 / Auto Accidents
Whenever a person gets behind the wheel of their car, they are at risk of being involved in a car accident. All drivers hold a duty of care to act reasonably when driving in order to avoid causing an accident. However, everyone makes mistakes. If you have caused a car accident in Florida, you may […]
Determining Who Is Liable in a Crash With a Broken-Down Car
Michael Damaso / 07-21-2022 / Auto Accidents
Many Florida drivers are familiar with car accidents between two or more drivers where one behaved recklessly or negligently and caused a crash. While determining liability can still be challenging after a standard car accident, it can be even more so in a crash with a broken-down car. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident, […]
3 Features of the I-4 Ultimate Project Intended to Improve Safety
Michael Damaso / 06-29-2022 / Auto Accidents
When Florida residents think of the infamous Interstate-4 or I-4, they likely associate it with stand-still traffic, constant construction, and less than safe driving conditions. In fact, I-4 has been deemed the nation’s deadliest highway due to the alarmingly high number of fatal accidents that occur along the roadway daily. While the highway has a […]
Can You Still Retain Compensation After a “Minor” Car Accident?
Michael Damaso / 06-21-2022 / Auto Accidents
A car accident can happen when least expected, leaving the victims with extensive injuries and losses. While not all car accidents are considered catastrophic, every car accident should be taken seriously by those involved. If you have been hurt in a minor car accident, it is crucial that you speak with a car accident lawyer […]
Understanding the Dangers of Cruise Control and How It Plays a Role in Car Accident Claims
Michael Damaso / 06-02-2022 / Auto Accidents
Cruise control is a technological advancement that has been introduced to cars over the years and has made progress in assisting drivers to not surpass a set speed while on long road trips or their everyday commute. While this technology may make certain aspects of driving easier on the driver, whether or not cruise control […]
Can You Still File a Car Accident Claim if the Negligent Driver Dies?
Michael Damaso / 05-17-2022 / Auto Accidents
If you have suffered injuries in an accident that resulted in the other driver’s death, you may be wondering if it is possible to recover compensation for your injuries. Many accident victims worry about the deceased driver’s family and may neglect their own need to recover their losses. However, if the deceased driver behaved negligently […]
Can You Still File a Car Accident Claim if Your Florida Driver’s License Is Expired?
Michael Damaso / 05-05-2022 / Auto Accidents
There are over six million car accidents that occur each year. If you have been involved in a car accident, one of the first steps you should take is to file a car accident injury claim. To get help with your car accident claim, an experienced Florida car accident lawyer may be able to help. […]
Can a Police Report Help Prove Fault After a Florida Car Accident?
Michael Damaso / 05-03-2022 / Auto Accidents
One of the first steps you should take following a car accident is to call the police. Even if the accident does not seem severe, having a police report could be vital if you discover injuries or property damage following the accident. Suppose the other driver behaved negligently, and you intend to pursue a claim […]
Can I Seek Punitive Damages after a Truck Accident in Florida?
Michael Damaso / 04-19-2022 / Auto Accidents
A Florida truck accident may alter your life in many ways, including injuries sustained in the collision and a vehicle that has been rendered undrivable. Understandably, your first instinct may be to find a Florida truck accident lawyer who can help you file a claim against the responsible party that results in significant compensation levels […]
What You Should Know When a Florida Truck Accident Involves Speeding
Michael Damaso / 04-14-2022 / Auto Accidents
Speeding is one of the most common causes of Florida truck accidents. When this is a factor in a collision, there are various elements to consider in determining accountability for the accident. Working with a skilled Florida truck accident lawyer can help you investigate the facts of the collision so that if speeding was a […]
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Truck Accident in Florida?
Michael Damaso / 04-01-2022 / Auto Accidents
The aftermath of a truck accident can be chaotic, especially if multiple vehicles were involved. It can be challenging to determine responsibility in those immediate moments. Yet, doing so is necessary to ensure that the party accountable for the collision is held responsible. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, this might be the truck […]
Why It’s Important to Contact Witnesses after a Motor Vehicle Accident in Orlando
Michael Damaso / 06-21-2021 / Auto Accidents
Auto accidents are traumatic, shocking, and confusing experiences for all people involved. When a driver is in shock, it could be challenging to recall the accident details. Additionally, the other party will not want to believe they were responsible for the crash and possibly blame you. Unfortunately, these cases often come down to your word […]
How to Safely Collect Evidence after an Orlando Car Accident
Jack Adams / 06-14-2021 / Auto Accidents
Immediately following a car crash, you should be focusing on your injuries and moving to a safe location. However, something many accident victims do not think about is collecting evidence at the crash scene. Evidence may help prove responsibility in injury cases, which might be vital to your claim’s success. Remember, your safety is the […]
Are Smartphones to Blame for Distracted Driving?
Michael Damaso / 06-10-2021 / Auto Accidents
Distracted driving is a significant problem on roads across the country. In fact, the CDC reports that eight people die every day because of a distracted driver. However, texting behind the wheel is just one form of distracted driving. The CDC defines distracted driving as any activity that takes a driver’s eyes off the road, […]
Widow of Man Killed by Drunken Lamborghini Driver Now Being Sued by Insurance Company
Michael Damaso / 12-29-2020 / Auto Accidents
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is always devastating but losing a loved one in an accident that was completely preventable can be even worse. One Florida woman thought her nightmare was over years after her husband was killed by a drunk driver. However, a lawsuit brought by an insurance company quickly reopened those wounds. The […]
What are my rights as a passenger injured in an Orlando Auto Accident?
Michael Damaso / 10-06-2020 / Auto Accidents
As a passenger involved in a car accident, you have as much right as the driver to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. It is important to understand these rights so that you are adequately compensated for your medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses. No Fault Insurance Florida is one of a […]
Labor Day Driving Safety Tips from Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, P.A.
Michael Damaso / 09-04-2020 / Auto Accidents
Labor Day is statistically one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, with an increase in road congestion and traffic fatalities. Florida has one of the worst records when it comes to fatal accidents on Labor Day weekend. According to figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 373 fatal car […]
Uber and Lyft Auto Accidents- How are they different from other auto accidents?
Michael Damaso / 03-03-2020 / Auto Accidents
Ride sharing services have become a popular mode of transportation today. In fact, 36 percent of Americans surveyed by the Pew Research Center said they have used some type of rideshare service, such as Uber or Lyft. However, the role that they play in auto accident cases is still being determined. Liability is a bit […]
11 Tricks Insurance Companies Use to Fool Florida Car Accident Victims
Michael Damaso / 12-18-2019 / Auto Accidents
Being involved in a car accident is a stressful event but dealing with insurance companies after the accident can be just as frustrating. Following the trauma of a serious car accident, a person is often in a state of emotional shock, and at the same time getting treatment for multiple injuries. Insurance companies will often […]
Federal Investigation Launched into the Cause of Tesla Battery Fires
Michael Damaso / 11-12-2019 / Auto Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the cause of Tesla fires due to a defect in the vehicles’ batteries. This investigation covers Model S and Model X Tesla vehicles that were manufactured between the years 2012 and 2019 and were sold in the United States. The term “investigation” is […]
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Central Florida
Michael Damaso / 11-05-2019 / Auto Accidents
Central Florida’s interstates, roads and highways are some of the most dangerous in country. Approximately 395,000 car accidents happen on Florida roads every year, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. I-4 has been named as the most dangerous interstate in the country, based on fatalities per mile. According to MetroPlan Orlando, the following intersections […]
New Florida Law Opens the Roads to Self-Driving Vehicles Without Humans
Michael Damaso / 10-14-2019 / Auto Accidents
Florida drivers should not be surprised if they see driverless vehicles out and about on the roads. A new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis will make it possible for self-driving vehicles to operate without a human at the wheel. The law took effect on July 1, 2019, and it allows self-driving vehicles without a […]
Which Cars Carry The Greatest Risk For Fatal Accidents?
Thomas Dennis / 07-13-2018 / Auto Accidents
If you said “smaller is more dangerous,” you may be on the right track. According to AutoGuide, cars like the Hyundai Accent and the Kia Rio, both small sedan style cars, are the most unsafe cars in the US for 2018. However, there is a safe zone in average sized cars and then the […]
Florida Car Accidents: Is Anyone at Fault or was it The Rain?
Thomas Dennis / 06-04-2018 / Auto Accidents
Florida Car Accidents: Is anyone at fault or was it the rain? The roads in Orlando get flooded in more ways than one during the summer months. According to the National Climatic Data Center, for the months of June to August, the average rainfall in Florida is more than seven inches per month, making […]
Traveling this summer? Here’s how to avoid issues after a car accident
Thomas Dennis / 06-04-2018 / Auto Accidents
Summer is the most dangerous time to be out on the road. The automobile and educational group, AAA, calls the days of summer, starting from Memorial Day, the 100 deadliest days. From 2011 to 2016, over 1,000 people died at the hands of teenage drivers in the 100 days following Memorial Day. That’s about […]
Accident on I-4? 6 Things to Do Immediately
Michael Damaso / 05-04-2018 / Auto Accidents
According to the Florida DMV, there are more than 200,000 car crashes in Florida annually. That’s more than 500 accidents per day. While I-4 is the shortest of the major highways in Florida, the East Central Florida Planning Council found that the section from Daytona to Orlando has the highest percentage of accidents occurring and […]
More on the Takata Airbag Recall
Doug / 07-14-2015 / Auto Accidents
The ongoing recall of Takata Airbags is back in the news again after more vehicles have been added to the recall effort. According to Automotive News, this past Friday, June 10, 2015, the 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger is now being added to the list of recalled vehicles. The Challenger is being recalled to repair the diver’s […]
“Safe Phone Zones” introduced by the Florida Department of Transportation
Doug / 06-02-2015 / Auto Accidents
In a public-private partnership with GEICO, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) unveiled a new campaign to help curb the problem of distracted driving on Florida’s roadways. Sixty four different “Safe Phone Zones” were designated on various roadways throughout Florida. A map of all of the “Safe Phone Zones” throughout Florida can be found online […]
Attorney Speaks Out Against Distracted Driving
Doug / 04-07-2015 / Auto Accidents
Attorney Nicholas Primrose Presents for End Distracted Driving Organization at Local High School On Tuesday, April 7, 2015, our attorney, Nicholas Primrose, traveled to Winter Springs High School to present to students about Distracted Driving as part of the Florida Justice Association and End Distracted Driving organization’s “Student Awareness Initiative.” End Distracted Driving is an […]
Is Your Teen a Distracted Driver?
Doug / 03-26-2015 / Auto Accidents
If you have a teen driver in the home and haven’t seen this video from AAA, then stop everything and watch it right now. Then, go get your teen driver and have them watch it as well. AAA recently released this video along with a report on the latest trends in teen driving and accidents […]
Crosswalk Crackdown in Orange County
Doug / 02-25-2015 / Auto Accidents
In the State of Florida drivers are required to stop and remain stopped until pedestrians cross at crosswalks, but unfortunately the failure of drivers to properly yield to pedestrians is responsible for 20% of all pedestrian deaths and injuries in the Orlando area. Of the incidents resulting in injury or death, 35% occur within marked […]
Speed and Lack of Seatbelt Implicated As Factors in Death of Bob Simon in Fatal Traffic Accident
Doug / 02-13-2015 / Auto Accidents
Bob Simon, CBS New correspondent, was killed in a car accident in New York City on February 11, 2015. He had become well known for his work on 60 minutes, as well as his international reporting throughout his career. Members of the newscast world, from Scott Pelley of CBS to Anderson Cooper of CNN, have […]
New Study Deems Florida the Last Place You Want To Get Into an Accident
Doug / 02-11-2015 / Auto Accidents
Whether you are a tourist on vacation or a Floridian on the way to work, a new study encourages you to remain cautious on the roads. The personal finance website, WalletHub.com, has released the results of a study, which analyzed several risk factors, such as minimum auto insurance coverage requirements and percentage of uninsured drivers, […]
Living With Amputation
Doug / 10-07-2014 / Auto Accidents
Nearly 2 million people in the United States live with the loss of a limb. Of those 2 million people approximately 45% represent individuals who lost a limb* due to some sort of trauma, while 54% represent amputations due to vascular diseases, such as diabetes. Traumatic amputations usually are a result of factory, farm or […]
Affirmative Defenses: Pointing the Finger Back at the Plaintiff
Doug / 10-01-2014 / Auto Accidents
Immediately following an accident victims are often faced with the need for medical care, expenses incurred as a result of medical care, wage loss, and injuries that can be long lasting or permanent. Regardless of the accident or incident which caused the injuries, often the Plaintiff is stuck with expenses and required to live with […]
Teenage Drivers Behind the Wheel
Doug / 09-23-2014 / Auto Accidents
For many years the relationship between age and driving behavior has interested safety researchers and administrators. Generally it is common knowledge that there are higher risks associated with teenage drivers. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of teenage deaths across the United States. Citation rates for 16 year olds is 1.8 times higher than drivers […]
GM Under Heat Due to Faulty Ignition Switches Says They Will Pay Victims
Doug / 09-18-2014 / Auto Accidents
Following almost a decade of problems, which led to at least 13 fatal accidents, an internal probe has failed to find any evidence of intentional cover up of the ignition-switch issues that have resulted in massive recall. Although the investigation uncovered no cover up, it did reveal “a pattern of incompetence and neglect”. GM failed […]
Back To School Traffic Safety
Doug / 09-17-2014 / Auto Accidents
All of the schools throughout Central Florida are back in session. Everyday hundreds of thousands of children are waiting for buses, walking on our sidewalks, and crossing streets. Not to mention there is a whole new batch of teenage drivers getting ready to get behind the wheel. The importance of safe driving is heightened during […]
Texting and Driving Can Cost You
Doug / 08-19-2014 / Auto Accidents
The dangers of texting and driving are widespread knowledge, yet unfortunately many drivers on the road today continue to text while driving. Aside from the catastrophic injuries that texting and driving can cause, one Florida driver is seeing the side-effects in a $4.3 million judgment. Cacilia Carter from Bunnell, Florida was a passenger in a […]
How Safe Is Your Car?
Doug / 06-17-2014 / Auto Accidents
One of the most important things to consumers when they are looking to purchase a vehicle is safety. Car owners want the security of knowing that should they be involved in a collision the vehicle they are in is going to provide protection from serious bodily injuries and possibly death. Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing […]
Crash Spotlights Dangers in Tired Truck Drivers
Doug / 06-12-2014 / Attorney
Over the weekend, the country woke to news that famed comedian, star of NBC’s 30 Rock, Tracy Morgan, along with a handful of others, were involved in a deadly multi-vehicle collision on the New Jersey Turnpike. According to authorities, the accident was caused when a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer crashed into a limousine bus carrying Mr. Morgan and […]
Jury Awards $248.6 Million to Plaintiff against Hyundai
Doug / 05-30-2014 / Auto Accidents
In July 2011, two teenage cousins, Tanner Olsen and Trevor Olsen, were killed as a result of a head-on crash, in which a passenger in the other vehicle passed away as well. Survivors of the cousins brought suit against Hyundai, alleging that the collision was the result of a defect in the vehicle’s steering. It […]
Beach Driving Dangers
Doug / 05-27-2014 / Auto Accidents
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start to the summer, millions of people are making their way to Florida’s beaches to cool off and enjoy the sun. This past Memorial Day Weekend saw an overwhelming amount of individuals and crowds of people. Every year we’re faced with stories of tragic injuries caused by inattentive drivers […]
Orlando: Most Dangerous City for Pedestrians
Doug / 05-20-2014 / Auto Accidents
The National Complete Streets Coalition released its latest report on Tuesday naming Orlando as the most dangerous metro area for pedestrians. Tampa, Jacksonville, and South Florida follow right behind, with Memphis closing out the Top 5. This map shows the number of fatalities due to vehicle/pedestrian accidents within Central Florida from 2003-2012. The Orlando-Kissimmee area […]
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