Tag Archives: Miami Car Accident Attorney
Dash Cams As Evidence In Motor Vehicle Accidents
Often when a car wreck becomes a matter to be resolved in a court of law, the verdict in the litigation will end up being decided based on which party was able to produce the most convincing evidence to support their version of the events. This is especially true when the only witnesses to… Read More »
Car Wrecks At Railroad Crossings
When a collision involving a train and a motor vehicle occurs, the train always gets the better end of the situation. On average a train weighs around 3,200 tons, whereas an automobile averages about two tons—many are even lighter than that considering that statistics for average vehicle weights are influenced by commercial vehicles as… Read More »
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
Florida has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the country, at approximately 25%, and with a similarly high rate of underinsured drivers (drivers who opt to carry the state mandated minimum coverage, which is far lower than would be required to cover the majority of accident situations that may occur on… Read More »
Tragic Multi-Victim Accident Caused by Wrong Way Driver
Over the past few years, the number of wrong way accidents in Florida has increased. In general, car accidents cause thousands deaths and injuries each year. Wrong-way accidents often cause death because of the high speeds and head on collisions typical of a wrong way collision. Recently, a 23-year-old California woman drove a pickup… Read More »
Drunk Drivers Face Strong Consequences under Florida Law
Drinking while driving can dramatically increase a driver’s chances of causing a car accident. Besides dramatically increasing your chance of being in a crash, driving while intoxicated exposes a driver to both criminal penalties and civil liabilities. The Florida DMV reports that in 2011, law enforcement issued nearly 55,722 DUI citations, resulting in 33,625… Read More »
Avoid Distracted Driving
In 2013, distracted drivers caused 424, 000 injuries and 3,154 deaths. These numbers make it clear that distracted driving is dangerous. When a driver is distracted, serious injury can result to the driver, passengers and others on the road. For this reason Florida has banned texting and driving and launched “put it down” safety… Read More »
Protect Yourself from Florida’s Uninsured Drivers
Florida has one of the highest rates of uninsured drivers in the United States. Nearly a quarter of Florida drivers do not have car insurance. This means that when an uninsured driver causes a car accident, there is no coverage available for injured drivers or passengers to pursue in a personal injury lawsuit. The… Read More »
Protecting Senior Drivers
Many senior drivers are safe behind the wheel and can maintain their independence and drive responsibly. In fact, some argue that senior drivers are safer than young drivers because they take fewer risks and speed less often. Of course, as Miami continues to grow as a retirement destination, the need to ensure seniors drive… Read More »
More Drivers are Using Drugs while Driving
A recent report from the Governors’ Highway Safety Association reveals that traffic safety advocates are becoming increasingly concerned about drivers using drugs while on the road. This concern may have some validity as an increasing number of states have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use. If you have been injured by a driver… Read More »
How to Protect Yourself After a Car Accident
In 2015, there have been approximately, 293,000 accidents in Florida as of this writing. These accidents resulted in 191,000 injuries and 1,974 fatalities. The Florida DMV notes that most accidents are caused by driver carelessness. Dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be different in every circumstance. Depending on the severity of the… Read More »