Tag Archives: Miami Car Accident Attorneys
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Deadly Accident On Florida’s Turnpike
When a motorist goes the wrong way on a busy road or highway, the consequences can be devastating for the wrong-way driver and any motorist they encounter. Take, for example, the deadly collision that occurred on Florida’s Turnpike in southwest Miami-Dade County. The fatal crash involved three vehicles and occurred on 216th Street and… Read More »
Understanding How PIP Coverage Works
If you or a family member is involved in an automobile accident and suffered bodily injuries, you will likely hear about available “PIP coverage.” PIP is an acronym for Personal Injury Protection. It is a state-mandated form of auto insurance coverage you can access to help pay for medical expenses and compensate you for… Read More »
Fatal Car Accident In Miami-Dade Caused By Drunk Driver
Drunk driving is one of the most dangerous and reckless decisions a motorist can make. It is a choice made by someone with a complete disregard for the health and safety of others. A prime example is found in the tragic car wreck that occurred in Miami-Dade County at the intersection of Southwest 137th… Read More »
Multiple Injuries Suffered In Intersection Accident
A serious accident occurred at the intersection of Northwest 12th Avenue and 50th Street in Miami. The traffic lights were reportedly out due to the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. A Ford Escape and an Infiniti collided at this intersection resulting in three people suffering injuries, according to Local 10 News. What To Do… Read More »
Three Teenagers Killed in High Speed Car Crash in Palm Harbor
Driving in excess of the speed limit is never a good idea. A prime example is the heart-wrenching car wreck that occurred at the intersection of US 19 and Tampa Road in Palm Harbor. A stolen Ford Explorer operated by a teenage driver was traveling at speeds well over 100 miles per hour when… Read More »
State Lawmaker Seeking to Strengthen Penalties for Texting and Driving
Florida is one of only four states where texting while driving is a secondary offense. This means that a police officer cannot pull over a driver solely for texting while behind the wheel. They need to be committing another traffic violation (e.g., speeding, tail light is out, not wearing a seatbelt, etc.) in order… Read More »
Driver of Disabled Vehicle Hit and Killed by Passing Car
When your vehicle suddenly becomes disabled, the proper protocol is to pull off onto the side of road. There is an expectation that the side of the road is a safe area where you can take a moment to check on your vehicle and have it towed by AAA or another tow service, if… Read More »
Six Kids Suffer Injuries After a Vehicle Slams Into Their School Van
Hearing about a preventable car accident often elicits emotions of anger and frustration. Those emotions are only heightened when hearing about a serious accident involving children. According to ABC 10 News, six children suffered injuries when a school van was hit by another vehicle in southwest Miami-Dade County. The van was registered to Happy… Read More »
Texting and Driving Causes Horrific Accident in South Florida
The operator of a vehicle was texting and speeding when he lost control and crashed into a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle, causing serious, potentially life-altering injuries to a state trooper. The negligent driver was reportedly traveling 75 miles per hour in the westbound lane of the Dolphin Expressway near Northwest 107th Avenue when his… Read More »
Distracted Driving Remains a Serious Safety Issue in Florida
A study conducted by EverQuote found that Florida drivers are among the most dangerous on roads and highways due to the prevalence of distracted driving, according to the Miami Herald. Florida was ranked 49th (i.e. second worst in the country), ahead of only Louisiana in a comparative analysis of drivers using cellphones while operating… Read More »