Category Archives: Personal Injury
Pedestrian Accidents Are on the Rise in Miami, Florida
Miami’s population is growing at a quick rate. The city is the eighth most populous metropolis in the United States with over 6 million residents. With a 3.3% wage growth from 2010-2015, the city continues to attract newcomers. The increasing population in downtown Miami may contribute to the rise of pedestrian accidents. With roads… Read More »
What to Do if You Suffered a Minor Injury in a Miami Car Accident
If you’ve been in a car accident and suffered minor injuries, you may be wondering if you even need to seek out the assistance of an attorney. We suggest that you consult with an experienced Miami car accident attorney as soon as possible after your accident. Even if your injuries seem minor, you could… Read More »
The Main Causes of Truck Accidents in the United States
The most recent report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration stated that 4,889 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2017, up 9% overall from 2016. The percentage of fatal accidents involving at least one large semi-truck increased by 10% from 2016 to 2017. These jarring statistics demonstrate… Read More »
Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Florida
According to a Johns Hopkins study, 225,000 Americans die as a result of medical errors, making medical negligence the third leading cause of death in the United States. Doctors and hospitals whose negligent practices lead to the injury or death of a patient need to be held accountable. If you have been the victim… Read More »
Basics of a Florida Slip and Fall Case
In slip and fall injuries, a person slips, falls and injures himself or herself due to the negligence of the owner of the business or property in which she slipped. Under tort law which encompasses personal injury law, the injured person can recover monetary compensation for her injuries when certain elements are met. The… Read More »
What to Do if You’ve Been in a Car Accident in Florida
Anyone who’s been in a car accident understands that they can be extremely frightening. Unfortunately, car accidents are all too common in Florida. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that in 2016, there were 395,813 car accident collisions. In 2,936 cases, at least one fatality occurred because of the crash…. Read More »
Basics of a Florida Slip and Fall Case
In slip and fall injuries, a person slips, falls and injures himself or herself due to the negligence of the owner of the business or property in which she slipped. Under tort law which encompasses personal injury law, the injured person can recover monetary compensation for her injuries when certain elements are met. The… Read More »
What is “Willful and Wanton Conduct”?
When a person files a personal injury claim, he or she has the burden of proving that the other party acted negligently and that his or her negligence caused the incident. That said, the term “negligence” conveys a degree of miss-care. When a person’s actions seem almost deliberate, the courts may decide that his… Read More »
Who Pays for Damages in a Rental Car Accident?
Florida is one of the top vacation destinations in the United States. As such, thousands of out-of-state drivers traverse Florida roads on a monthly basis. Many of those drivers are in rental cars. If you rent a car while on vacation in Florida, the attendant will ask you if you wish to purchase insurance…. Read More »
How Do the Courts Define “Reasonable Person”?
The basis of any personal injury claim is negligence, which refers to actions or inactions by one person that result in harm to another person or property. The reasons the courts have a negligence standard is because they realize that nobody is perfect and that accidents do happen despite one’s best intentions to prevent… Read More »