Posts Tagged ‘Dash Cam Evidence’
Can I Settle My Own Florida Car Accident Claim If I Have Dash Cam Video?
You filmed the crash. The other driver ran the light, drifted into your lane, or rear-ended you, and your dash cam caught it. You have proof. So can you settle the claim yourself? Short answer: video helps prove what happened. It does not run the claim, set the value, or stop an insurer from negotiating…
Read MoreHit by a Drunk Driver in Palm Beach County: Your Legal Options
By Shannon J. Sagan, Florida Bar No. 10793, The Dash Cam Lawyer® If a drunk driver hit you in Palm Beach County, your injury claim is a separate case from the criminal DUI prosecution, and it moves on its own timeline. Florida law removes the usual cap on punitive damages when the at fault driver…
Read MoreFree Consultation with a Car Accident Lawyer in Palm Beach County: What to Expect
By Shannon J. Sagan, Esq., The Dash Cam Lawyer®, Fla. Bar #10793 A free consultation with The Dash Cam Lawyer® costs nothing, obligates you to nothing, and is completely confidential. Call 561-561-DASH (3274) or send our short contact form. We review your crash, your injuries, your insurance, your deadlines, and any dash cam footage, then…
Read MoreNew York Now Requires Dash Cameras on Ambulances. Florida Doesn’t Require Them on Anything. That Gap Is About to Matter.
As of 2026, New York State requires dash cameras on ambulances and emergency service vehicles. New vehicles have needed them since April; existing fleets must be retrofitted by this fall. The regulation is specific, front-facing cameras, automatic activation on a g-force change, and a minimum ten days of video-and-audio retention. New York is doing to…
Read MoreNo, Florida Did NOT Repeal No-Fault Insurance in 2026. Here’s What’s Actually True.
If you’ve read that Florida “ended no-fault insurance” or “repealed PIP” in 2026, you’ve read something that isn’t true. I want to clear it up, because acting on bad information after a crash can cost you real money. What actually happened: The 2026 legislative session ended on March 13, 2026. Two bills aimed at ending…
Read MoreWhy One in Five Drivers Now Has a Dash Cam, And Why the Rest Will
Ten years ago a dash cam was a gadget for Russian YouTube compilations. Today, more than one in five American drivers has one mounted to the windshield (although it does not feel like it still), and in a no-fault state like Florida, the reason is simple: the driver with footage controls the story. Here’s what’s…
Read MoreFlorida Heat Is Quietly Killing Your Dash Cam. Here’s How to Know Before It Matters
By Shannon J. Sagan, Esq., The Dash Cam Lawyer®, Fla. Bar #10793 Your dash cam has one job: to be recording on the one day you’ll ever need it. In South Florida, the enemy of that job isn’t a car thief or a software glitch. It’s the sun sitting on your dashboard. A parked car…
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Palm Beach for Your Serious Car Accident Case
A serious car accident changes everything. In an instant, you are dealing with injuries that may require surgery, extended rehabilitation, or long-term care. You may be unable to work. Your vehicle is damaged. And almost immediately, insurance companies, both yours and the other driver’s, begin managing the situation in their favor, not yours. If your…
Read MoreSerious Car Accident Injury Claims in Palm Beach County: What Victims and Families Need to Know
A car accident claim becomes ‘serious’ under Florida law when injuries are permanent. That threshold, set by Florida Statute § 627.737, determines whether you can recover pain-and-suffering damages beyond Personal Injury Protection, aka PIP. Serious claims demand early evidence preservation and careful lawyer selection. Free consultation: 561-561-3274. No fee unless we recover. When a crash…
Read MoreWest Palm Beach Truck Accident Attorney Ready to Fight for You
When a commercial truck collides with your vehicle, everything changes. The injuries are severe. The bills come fast. The trucking company’s legal team begins working against you almost immediately. In moments like these, you don’t just need any attorney — you need an expert who knows this fight inside and out, who has the experience…
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