Helpful Resources, Agencies, and Organizations
Free Legal Dictionary
- https://dictionary.law.com/ Law.com Dictionary. Free Legal Dictionary.
Statutes, Constitution, and Laws of Florida
Vehicle and Highway Safety & Florida Accident Insurance Information
- https://www.flhsmv.gov/ The mission of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is “to provide highway safety and security through excellence in service, education and enforcement.” The agency’s website includes information about driver licensing, vehicle titles and tags, and traffic safety information. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles offers a Vehicle Insurance Questions and Answers page, which tackles a number of commonly asked questions about Florida auto accident insurance requirements.
- https://floridabicycle.org/ The Florida Bicycle Association has many purposes and functions relating to cycling in Florida. One purpose to educate bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists about safely sharing roadways and paths. Its website contains an overview of Florida Bicycle Traffic Law, information for group rides, and many other valuable resources for cyclists.
Insurance Disputes
- https://www.floir.com/ The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is responsible for ensuring that insurance providers licensed to operate in the state do business within the boundaries of the law and in compliance with industry regulations.
Accident & Injury Resources
- http://www.floridahealth.gov/ The Florida Department of Health website features extensive injury resources, including links to local programs and services. The state Department of Health also administers the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program, which is intended to provide services for eligible Florida residents who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injury.
- https://www.nhtsa.gov/ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) oversees a spectrum of services to help prevent traffic accidents and their associated costs, including the investigation of potential vehicle safety issues. The NHTSA site includes information about the latest motor vehicle recalls..
- https://www.cpsc.gov– The Consumer Products Safety Commission (“CPSC”) is in charge of enacting and enforcing regulation related to the safety of consumer products to prevent personal injury caused by dangerous or defective products. The website also provides information related to product recalls.
- https://www.nsc.org – The National Safety Council (“NSC”) is committed to preventing personal injuries and ensuring safety measures are properly followed in the home, in the workplace, on the road, and within the community.
- https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) is in charge of enacting and enforcing regulations in order to promote safety and compliance in the interstate commercial trucking industry to prevent injuries to motorists in truck accidents.
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cdc.gov – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:’ CDC”- The CDC is the nation’s health protection agency. Its website provides abundant information on health, safety, and security threats.
Drunk Driving Accident Victim Support
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving Florida Affiliate: MADD is the largest non-profit working to protect people against drunk driving, driving under the influence of intoxicants and underage drinking. Their support line is available 24 hours a day: 877-MADD-HELP. Their Florida office provides services for victims at no charge through local victim advocates, including emotional support, help getting started with the criminal justice process, help preparing a victim impact statement, etc.
Property Damage Resources
- https://www.floir.com- The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation serves Floridians through its responsibilities for regulation, compliance and enforcement of statutes related to the business of insurance. The Office is also entrusted with the duty of carefully monitoring statewide industry markets. The site provides a lot of useful information and resources pertaining to all types of insurance in the State of Florida.
- https://www.floir.com/Sections/PandC/Homeowners/default.aspx – Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s useful informational site on Homeowners’ Insurance – Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services provides this useful toolkit to educate Floridians on homeowners insurance
- https://www.floir.com/siteDocuments/HomeownerClaimsBillofRights2014.pdf – Homeowners’ Claims Bill of Rights: Florida Homeowners’ Rights When Filing Property Damage Claims
- https://www.floir.com/Office/HurricaneSeason/hurricaneresourcepage.aspx – Hurricane Season Resources- provided by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
- https://www.floir.com/Sections/PandC/FloodInsurance/FloodInsurance.aspx – Flood Insurance Resources- provided by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
- https://www.fema.gov/pdf/areyouready/areyouready_full.pdf -Federal Emergency Resource Management Agency (“FEMA”) is responsible for responding to natural disasters and helping state and local governments and individuals prepare for emergencies.
- FEMA’s “Are You Ready” guide provides step-by-step advice on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. https://www.fema.gov/pdf/areyouready/areyouready_full.pdf