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Mark A. Cornelius

Fatal Car Accidents in Florida

Any time a loved one dies, we are upset and grieve our loss. Losing someone without warning in a fatal car accident, is even more devastating. In 2020, 3,318 people died in 3,080 fatal auto crashes in Florida. Thousands of people lost their chance to say goodbye.
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Mark A. Cornelius

Texting and Driving Laws in Florida

Distracted driving involves several causes, but the use of cellphones and handheld devices was deemed a major one, leading to new laws in 2019 prohibiting texting or manual operation of such devices while driving in Florida.
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Mark A. Cornelius

What to Expect Following Your Car Accident

The Insurance Institute of America (IIA) ranks Florida as the third most expensive state for automobile insurance in America, with an average annual cost of $1,356.90. This may seem surprising, since Florida is a “no fault” insurance state that seeks to limit lawsuits and moderate costs for fender-benders and resulting injuries, but there is a valid reason.
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Mark A. Cornelius

Car Accident Claims Process in Florida

If you’re involved in a vehicular accident in Florida, which occurs at a rate of about 650 each day statewide, what should you do? How do you report the incident and collect compensation for your injuries and property damages?
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Mark A. Cornelius

What to Do as An Injured Passenger After an Accident

In 2018, more than 68,000 passengers were injured or killed in vehicular crashes in Florida. If you were injured in a car crash as a passenger, you might be wondering how to pursue compensation for the injuries you’ve suffered and the medical expenses you’ve incurred.
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Mark A. Cornelius

Next Steps After a Car Accident

According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, an estimated 200,000 car accidents occur in Florida annually, averaging 650 crashes per day. On top of that, in 2019, some 3,273 people died in automobile accidents in the state
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Mark A. Cornelius

Safe Older Drivers Mean Fewer Injuries, For All

Driving is an important part of our lives, and keeping that ability as we age is very important. However, we must be sure that we can be safe while driving and give it up if driving is putting ourselves or others at risk.
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