Nov 09 2024
Posted In: Florida Law
Brake checking is illegal in Florida. Doing a brake check is considered aggressive driving.
Many drivers who perform this illegal maneuver are guilty of road rage. However, brake checking is also done by drivers trying to pull road pranks or intimidate others. Anyone found doing this by police ca...
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Nov 08 2024
Posted In: Florida Law
Florida’s 14-day accident law requires seeking medical treatment within two weeks of a car accident.
The 14-day rule is tied to personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. Drivers must use their auto insurance to recover damages in accidents. Florida is a no-fault state, requiring PIP to pay for...
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Nov 05 2024
Posted In: Florida Law
It's legal to use dash cams in Florida. However, Florida have laws on dash cams usage.
Although drivers can use these devices, their view cannot be obstructed.
A dash cam must be placed outside the driver’s line of sight. This includes the dashboard or behind the rearview mirror. Recording o...
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Oct 09 2024
Posted In: Florida Law
Florida’s Good Samaritan Act states that individuals rendering emergency treatment to those in medical distress are not liable for damages that may result.
The Good Samaritan Act encourages people to step in to aid others. If they help someone injured or ill in an emergency, they don’t have t...
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Oct 04 2024
Posted In: Florida Law
Florida’s comparative negligence law reduces an injured person’s compensation when they’re partly at fault for an accident.
Comparative negligence allows victims to recover damages when they are 50% or less responsible for an incident that causes them to become injured. However, if a person...
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