Tag Archives: auto accident
The Importance of Defensive Driving: Accident in Lakeland Has Community Reeling
Polk County, FL is a “commuter county.” Hundreds of people travel I-4 each day, heading to their jobs in either Orlando (east) or Tampa (west). Heavy traffic can be counted on, especially in the mornings, and late in the afternoons starting around 4:00 PM, and accidents are not uncommon. Usually, the most you’ll deal with […]
Summer Vacation with Pets: How To Travel Safely With Your Furry Family Member
Summer has arrived, and with it comes the horde of people hitting the highway en route to their vacation destinations for days of rest, relaxation, fun, and adventure. While all parents will be sure to have their children safely secured in their age-appropriate car seats, booster chairs, or seat belts, there is one family member […]
Habits to Make (and A Few to Break): Becoming a Safe Driver
New drivers are taught all kinds of rules and regulations when they take a driver’s education course, whether in school as a young teen, or as an adult at an actual driving school. Never driving while under the influence of alcohol or other substances, making sure to check your mirrors often, and using a turn […]
Pack of Papers: 5 Documents You Need to Have in Your Vehicle at ALL Times
Here on the Sessums Law Group blog, we have written about what you should (and shouldn’t) do in the case of an automobile accident. However, something we haven’t yet covered is the documents you should have with you if, or when, you are in a collision. Having your paperwork in order before you ever need it […]
What Are My Policy Limits?
After an auto accident, you may be asked, “What are your policy limits?” To answer this question—you will need to know the different types of policies, and who is covered under each policy type. First, in the State of Florida, the minimum amount of coverage a driver must have to maintain a valid Florida Driver’s […]
Settlement Negotiations
Auto accidents are a fact of life. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Association 2,346,000 people are injured each year in the U.S. due to auto accidents. In the aftermath of a collision, much confusion exists for the injured person. Not only must the injured person deal with what could be a devastating […]
