Tag Archives: Miami Auto Accident Attorney
Distracted Driving: A Problem Garnering National Attention
Distracted driving is an increasing problem in the Miami area. It is estimated that more than 400,000 people in 2013 were injured due to distracted driving. Among those injured in 2013, 10 percent of the drivers under the age of 20 who drove distracted were involved in a fatal crash. And among the more… Read More »
Understanding Comparative Negligence Claims in Florida
Scenario: Someone hits your car with their vehicle. You injure your neck and require long-term hospitalization and miss months of work. You sue the driver of the car that hit you for negligence to recover your expenses, but the driver claims you were on your cell phone and that you are therefore partially responsible… Read More »
Car Seating Controversy: Which is the Safest Seat?
The answer to that question depends on a number of things, from the weight, height, and age of the passengers, the type of vehicle involved, and the speed at which the vehicle is going at the time of an accident. Friends fight over who gets “stuck” in the middle rear seat, people chase each… Read More »
Boosting Child Safety Restraint Laws in Florida
Florida lawmakers have jumped on the bandwagon and implemented new child safety restraint laws effective January 1, 2015. With hundreds of thousands of children being injured in car crashes each year, and numerous seat belt recalls being issued in 2014, auto safety concerns have been at the forefront of national media coverage. Florida lagged… Read More »
Dangerous Roads, Dangerous Driving: Auto Accidents in Florida
Driving can be dangerous on all roads, at all ages, and in all weather conditions. We take precautions specifically with our younger drivers, placing driving restrictions on them during the first two years they have their license. Despite our greatest care, many youth still drive too fast and ignore the seatbelt laws designed to… Read More »
$8.8 Million Jury Verdict: The Cost of Texting and Driving
When someone is severely injured or killed in an auto accident, no amount of monetary compensation can bring back what has been lost. The civil justice system aims to rectify these harms by providing the injured, or families of deceased individuals, compensation to cover actual expenses and emotional damage. Often, in auto accidents, these… Read More »
Car Accidents: Head On Collisions
While all car accidents can be catastrophic or fatal, head on collisions are particularly worrisome for drivers. Head on collisions claimed nearly 4,000 lives in 2012, according to the United States Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Even the most cautious drivers have to be concerned about head on collisions, since they… Read More »
Ride-Sharing Services in Florida
Ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft have taken over our roads and news stories in recent months. Specifically, Florida legislators tried and failed to adopt legislation that would permit such ride-sharing companies to operate legally within the state of Florida. Despite the illegality of the service, many ride-sharing entrepreneurs are rolling the dice… Read More »