The reason we all have car insurance is to protect ourselves and our families. We want peace of mind that we will be taken care of in the event of an accident. And commonly, we think of our insurance company as an entity that will look out for us when we need it the most. […]

Making a well-educated decision is crucial when it comes to weighing your best auto insurance coverage options. Most of us have auto insurance because it is required by law, however, there are many factors to consider as you begin to evaluate your needs. How do you know which auto insurance company is right for you? […]

Every day in our country we see vehicles smash through public restaurant buildings, run off the roadway straight into oncoming traffic, and even plow through homes coming to a complete stop inside someone’s living room.  Not surprisingly, these accidents can cause thousands to millions of dollars in property damages and injuries. In very devastating cases, […]

If you’ve been hurt in a recent accident because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to pursue compensation from the at-fault party. After establishing fault in a slip-and-fall, car accidents, medical malpractice claim or any other personal injury matter, you may be wondering if you can get compensated for “pain and suffering damages.” […]

After your Florida car accident, don’t be surprised if you get bombarded with phone calls from various insurance companies and their adjusters. As soon as the accident is reported to an insurance company, the company’s adjusters are going to be calling around to everyone who was involved in that accident. In other words, as soon […]

The financial burden forced onto those who have suffered a recent car accident can be extremely overwhelming and even devastating. If you’re accident has caused you serious injuries, you may be forced to miss work without pay for several days or even weeks due to this unforeseen accident. With mounting medical bills and utility bills […]

If you’ve been injured in a Florida car accident, you probably have some questions regarding the mounting medical bills that seem to just keep building up. You may be asking yourself questions like: “Who is supposed to pay my medical bills?” “What role does the other driver’s insurance play in helping me pay my medical […]

Two interventional pain procedures which are commonly used in treating back and neck injuries, especially injuries resulting from car accidents, are epidural steroid injections and medial branch nerve blocks.  Generally, the injured party should go through conservative medical treatment – chiropractic and/or physical therapy – before seeking interventional pain options.  However, every injury is different […]

Happy Crash Report Day everyone. For those of you who aren’t familiar with who I am, my name is Chris Waters and I am a Personal Injury and Civil Litigation attorney here at Pipas Law (St. Pete Office). Welcome to all you first-timers on our site and I hope I will have the opportunity to […]

Personal injury attorneys seek to recover insurance money for people who have been injured by the negligence of others.  For a number of reasons, we generally do not attempt to recover money from the at-fault party personally. Simply put: no insurance, no case.  This article explores some important features of Florida law which can result […]