Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Who Will Pay For My Medical Expenses After A Car Accident?
Ask any personal injury accident victim, and they will tell you that the aftermath of their car accident is almost worse than the accident itself. In addition to having to cope with their injuries, they are also forced to figure out how to pay for their living expenses and medical expenses on little to… Read More »
Was The Single-Driver Car Crash Your Fault?
This past February, a 16-year-old boy from Mount Dora was in a car driven by a 19-year-old man. The driver crashed into a telephone pole. The driver sustained minor injuries while the 16-year-old passenger was sent to Florida Hospital Apopka with serious injuries. A short while later, the passenger died. The situation seems cut… Read More »
Are Antilock Braking Systems More Of A Hindrance Than A Convenience?
As technology becomes more advanced, car manufacturers are getting creative with safety features that, overall, do a great deal to keep drivers and others on the road safe. One such feature is the antilock braking system (ABS). ABS is designed to allow drivers to steer safely in an emergency—such as when your vehicle begins… Read More »
What Is The Likelihood That Your Car Accident Case Will Go To Trial, And What Does Trial Mean For You?
Despite common belief, just because you file a legal claim with the court system does not mean that you will have to go to trial. In fact, it is rare for civil claims to go to court at all. If the two parties can come to an agreement via negotiations and/or mediation, the matter… Read More »
Holiday Drunk Driving Accidents
With the holidays officially upon us, our Miami personal injury lawyers feel it is important to address the very real issue of holiday drunk driving accidents. Though most people like to have a drink or two when gathered with friends and family members, the rules of the road do not change just because “tis… Read More »
Florida Sees An Increase In Car Accidents During The Winter, But Why?
As cold weather hits most of the country in the months of November through April, people flock from the great white north to sunny states such as California, Arizona, and, of course, Florida. While many Floridians take pride in the fact that their home state is where many people choose to call home when… Read More »
How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
Car accident claims, like all legal pursuits, can take a significant amount of time and money to settle. For this reason, some car accident claims are not worth the time or money invested in them—even if they are winning claims. At Spencer Morgan Law, our experienced Miami car accident lawyers can typically gauge the… Read More »
Smart Phones Are the Cause of 1 in 4 Car Accidents
It is not news to say that distracted drivers are the number one cause of car accidents across the nation, nor is it news to say that smart phones and other cellular devices are the number one cause of distractions. However, no matter how much we know about the dangers of cellphone use while… Read More »
Wrong Way Driver Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
You hear about it all the time: people driving in the wrong direction down the interstate or on the wrong side of the road, and you wonder, how can they not have noticed? To many, driving on the wrong side of the road seems as outrageous as forgetting how to breathe, yet people do… Read More »
When Car Accidents in Miami Involve Pedestrians
According to Dangerous by Design, a report done by National Complete Streets Coalition – Smart Growth America, Florida ranked first in the nation for most pedestrian accidents in 2016. The study focused not only states as a whole, but they also compared the numbers with others of busier metropolitan areas. Of the top 20… Read More »