Tampa Phasing In Red Light Cameras
The City of Tampa has installed and will begin enforcing traffic infractions with red light cameras. Through November 1, 2011 the infraction will be a warning only. Starting November 1, 2011 running a red light will result in a traffic fine of $158.00. Here is a list of the intersections with red light cameras in […]
What to do immediately after an auto accident. Protect yourself…
The few hours immediately after a auto accident can be critical to documenting your property damage, your medical condition, and our ability to be compensated for your losses. The insurance companies know that getting information immediately is essential to establishing their basis to reduce your claim. A little preparation on your part can go a […]
The PIP “Independent” Medical Examination
What is an Independent Medical Examination (“IME”)? Your auto insurance policy has a provision which allows the insurance company to have a physician perform a medical examination to determine if any further treatment is necessary. A more accurate name would be, “Insurance Medical Examination” since the insurance company pays the doctor/chiropractor. The IME physician is […]
What is Florida Personal Injury Protection (PIP) / No-Fault Coverage
Florida insurance law is…confusing. Automobile insurance is the most common type of insurance most of us will deal with at one time or another. Many, many times the insured person does not find out what coverage he or she has until after a crash occurs. Only then does the person find out if they have […]
Goodbye Papi, I owe you
My father, Ignacio Diaz-Rebozo died on May 20, 2011 at the age of 93. There is a saying that a self made man is like a self laid egg; it’s absolutely true. What we are in the present is compromised of those things we carry with us both genetically and from the lessons and experiences […]
Involved in an Accident? Take a picture!
All cases boil down to one thing, the ability to prove negligence on the at fault party. I can tell you from experience that many times a client will tell me that the other person admitted fault at the scene, was ticketed, or was obviously at fault only to have an insurance company later tell […]
Getting your car fixed after an accident
When you are involved in an accident in which you are not at fault, the other party is responsible for the damages to your vehicle. It is important that a claim is made quickly so that the insurance company can take care of your vehicle in a timely fashion. Many insurance companies will try to […]
Not answering a foreclosure complaint can be a big mistake
One of the most common things we see in foreclosure actions is our client’s failure to respond to the foreclosure lawsuit in a timely manner. The failure to respond to a lawsuit can create serious problems in defending a foreclosure case. If you do not respond to a complaint filed against you within twenty (20) […]
BEWARE THE OUT OF TOWN LAWYER
Attorneys that are not located in Tampa and the immediate surrounding area are generally not able to effectively represent clients as well as established local lawyers.
A seat belt can save your life in an auto accident – and your case
Florida Law mandates that the front seat occupants of a vehicle must wear seat belts; and all passengers under 18 years old must wear seat belts or other available restraints regardless of where they are seated in the vehicle. It is against the law to operate a car if all the passengers do not meet […]