Tag Archives: Miami Car Accident Attorney
Hands-Free Devices: Are They Really Safer While Driving?
Distracted driving has quickly become the number one cause of accidents in the U.S. today, outranking those caused by drunk drivers and reckless drivers. This is wholly thanks to technology, which has enabled us to do more from just about anywhere with an internet connection. To cut back on the number of distracted driving… Read More »
Emergency Vehicle Accidents Are More Common Than You Think – Here Is What To Do When Involved In One
When you see an ambulance, police car, fire truck, or some other emergency response vehicle, you automatically assume that it is there to lend a helping hand, but sometimes, the opposite is true. Emergency response vehicles must race at top speeds to reach their destinations, and while the other vehicles on the road are… Read More »
What to Expect When Your Car Accident Case Goes To Trial
In most car accident cases, a lawsuit will never be filed, and of the few for which a lawsuit is filed, most will have reached a settlement before the case actually goes to trial. However, as with any other human affair, sometimes an agreement cannot successfully be reached, and it may be necessary to… Read More »
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 »
What to Do If You Were Hit By A Car
According to a Miami New Times report, Florida has the second most number of pedestrian fatalities. From January to June of 2017, 303 pedestrians were run over. The state accounted for 43 percent of the nation’s total walking deaths during the first six months of the year. Miami-Dade County is particularly dangerous for pedestrians,… 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 »
Why Wrong Way Accidents Occur And What To Do If You Are Involved In One
It is not uncommon to watch to the news and see a story about a car crash that was the result of a person driving the wrong way down an Interstate, or about a multiple-car pileup that stemmed from someone entering the freeway the wrong way. When you see these stories, you may wonder… Read More »
Is Florida About To Repeal Its “No Fault” Accident Law?
Florida is one of 12 remaining states that practices under the notion of “no fault,” meaning that whether or not an accident was your fault, you are liable for damages. Though car insurance is mandatory in all states, it is necessary in Florida and other no-fault states if you hope to ever receive any… Read More »