Tag Archives: Miami Personal Injury Attorney
Pedestrians Hit and Seriously Injured in Miami Beach
Four people, including an infant, were injured after a Jeep crashed into them in Miami Beach. The collision occurred on Collins Avenue just beyond 67th Street. Two adults and an infant had to be transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center with serious injuries, according to the Miami Herald. Pedestrian Accidents are Quite… Read More »
FMCSA Opts to Capitulate Rather Than Regulate
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced they are no longer going to pursue a proposed regulation that would require testing for sleep apnea, a disorder that has been cited for contributing to the cause of deadly railroad accidents and commercial trucking accidents. The FMCA based its decision not to regulate on the… Read More »
How Social Media Can Torpedo Your Personal Injury Case
Social media platforms have been a staple of everyday life for millions of people across the United States, and the globe. For example, approximately 79 percent of American internet users have an active Facebook account. Over 30 percent of all U.S. internet users also have active Instagram and Pinterest accounts, according to Wordstream. These… Read More »
Understanding the Differences Between a Personal Injury Claim and a Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you or a loved one was injured while on the job, you may be wondering whether to file a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim, or both. There are important distinctions you need to understand in order to successfully obtain a financial recovery for your harms and losses. Here are some… Read More »
What To Do After a Serious Motorcycle Accident in Florida
You are enjoying a ride on your brand new Harley headed west on Southeast 2nd Street when a pickup truck suddenly slams into you after running a red light. Your motorcycle is demolished and you suffer catastrophic injuries in the collision including broken bones, torn ligaments, and nerve damage. What do you do? Unfortunately,… Read More »
Getting Prepared for Your Deposition in a Personal Injury Case
If you suffered a serious injury in an accident and had to file a personal injury lawsuit in a Florida court, you will likely need to give a “deposition.” This is part of pre-trial “discovery” intended to give both parties additional information about the circumstances surrounding the accident and your harms and losses. Reasons… Read More »
Nightmare in the Delivery Room – Understanding Shoulder Dystocia
The birth of a child should be a joyous event filled with fond memories and the recognition that a new life has been brought into this world. Unfortunately, not all births are joyous. Many are quite traumatic and can have permanent damaging effects on the newborn child. A prime example is shoulder dystocia. This… Read More »
How Social Media Can Torpedo Your Personal Injury Case
Time and again, plaintiffs in personal injury cases are enduring self-inflicted harm by publishing problematic posts and photos. This is why auto insurance defense attorneys and claims adjusters often delve deeply into social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. to try and find an incriminating or unflattering photo to call into question the… Read More »
Robbed of Your Future – The Devastating Effects of a Spinal Cord Injury
Approximately 10,000 to 12,000 people suffer serious spinal cord injuries every year in the United State, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes (NINDS). A shocking 40 percent of spinal cord injuries occur in major auto wrecks and 35 percent are related to workplace accidents, slip and falls, and accidents during… Read More »
ATV Accident Injures Man
A man was critically injured when his all terrain vehicle crashed into a fire truck in Lauderhill one recent Wednesday morning. The accident resulted in the ATV ending up under the fire truck; the man on the ATV required surgery for internal damage, according to reports. Though there were three firefighters also involved in… Read More »