In only three short weeks, the Florida legislature has passed a new law, HB 837, which is a major overhaul of our civil justice system related to negligence and insurance cases. The bill was signed into law on March 24, 2023. Proponents of the new law claim it will bring a better balance and transparency […]

Need help with your personal or professional goal setting? Here are a couple of tips to get you started. The most important aspect of goal setting is to define what you want and always, always have a plan. As they say, “Any road can take you there if you don’t know where you’re going”. TIP […]

Florida Hospital Liens Can be Complicated, we’ve simplified them for you. Hospital Liens: What You Need to Know  If you received notice of a hospital lien after a car accident, you may be wondering what that means. Generally, a lien is a legal claim on property or money, which is filed by a creditor to […]

Here’s what you should know if you or a loved one has been involved in a commercial vehicle accident in Florida  Commercial vehicles – buses, semi-trucks, farm machinery, etc. – are often the cause of some of the most devastating accident injuries due to their extreme weight and size. This weight is concentrated in one […]

What to Know if You’ve Been Paralyzed in an Accident in Florida An injury to the spinal cord can occur for a variety of reasons, but car accidents are among the most common causes of spinal cord injuries, followed closely by falls. Nearly 37% of spinal cord injuries are the result of motor vehicle accidents. […]

How many drivers have you seen this week who are driving while distracted? It’s probably a lot. Technology is becoming more and more prevalent in our vehicles, and not just on our cell phones, but the vehicle itself. Dashboards on many vehicles today are becoming more like an iPad or tablet. And when the driver […]

Female Drivers Are at a Greater Risk of Injury on the Roadways and Here’s Why…  Did you know women are much more likely than men to suffer a serious injury when they are involved in a car crash? According to Jessica Jermakian, Vice President of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, women are about 73% […]

When filing your personal injury claim, avoid these common mistakes. Filing a personal injury claim can be a complicated process. Between navigating the legal system, negotiating with insurance companies, and dealing with medical expenses, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If this is your first time filing a personal injury claim here are 8 common mistakes you will want to avoid.    1. Exaggerating […]

Overwhelmed by medical bills after an accident? At C. Todd Smith Law, we’re sharing five ways Floridians can lower and manage those bills. Most of us can’t afford to be sick or injured. Even small disruptions to our day-to-day lives can be costly. In addition, the time and attention needed to understand confusing medical insurance policies […]

Do I need a license or insurance for an electric bike or scooter?  Undoubtedly, you’ve seen a lot of e-bikes and electric scooters throughout Central Florida, and just recently, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill, HB 453, that legalizes electric scooters in Florida. HB 453 allows companies like Lime, Bird, and Uber’s own Jump Scooters to operate statewide. Future regulations […]

A motorcycle accident can happen at any moment in Florida. Through August of 2021, over 5,000 motorcycle accidents have been reported. There have been over 4000 injuries from motorcycle accidents and almost 350 fatalities. Visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ Florida Crash Dashboard for the most up-to-date statistics. Given the numbers, it’s important to know what to […]