Tag Archives: Miami Personal Injury Attorneys
Regulation Requires Commercial Truck Operators To Electronically Record Time On The Road
The National Transportation Safety Board conducted a study of 182 commercial truck accidents and discovered that 31 percent of these major collisions involved a truck operator who was fatigued, according to the New York Times. The prevalence of fatigued commercial truck operators served as a basis for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration establishing… Read More »
Dangerous Drivers On Miami Roads
Despite numerous public safety campaigns highlighting the serious risks of drinking and driving, there remain a disturbingly high number of motorists who throw caution to the wind and try operating a vehicle while heavily intoxicated. For example, a South Florida woman was placed under arrest for an array of serious charges, including driving under… Read More »
Do Not Sign Away Your Rights
Big companies do all they can to limit or reduce their liability. Whether you go on a cruise or to an amusement park, there is a risk – signing legal documents without reading. It is a very common occurrence. In fact, in many instances, if you do not sign a liability waiver, you cannot… Read More »
Young Woman Loses Life In Miami Lakes Hit-And-Run Accident
There is no reasonable justification or excuse to leave the scene after you hit a pedestrian. In fact, you are legally obligated to remain at the scene and notify the authorities of the collision. If you flee the scene and leave an injured person behind, you could be charged with a felony criminal offense…. Read More »
Is Talcum Powder Giving You Ovarian Cancer?
The answer is – quite possibly. Multiple studies have surfaced showing a disturbing link between long-term use of talcum powder products and women developing ovarian cancer. According to a Harvard Medical School study, women using talcum powder around the genital region on a daily basis have a 40 percent higher risk of developing ovarian… Read More »
Understanding Florida Personal Injury Protection Laws
If you or a family member was involved in an automobile accident, you may have significant property damage, bodily injuries, lost income and other harms and losses. These harms can quickly put a tremendous amount of financial strain on you and your family. This is where personal injury protection benefits come into play. Overview… 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 »
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 »