Tag Archives: Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
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 »
Traumatic Brain can Lead to Apraxia
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when an external force, or object, impacts the head and affects brain function. These type of injuries often happen during car or other types of accidents Many Floridians may not understand the extent to which traumatic brain injuries impact public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… 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 Your Senior Against Abuse and Neglect
Many senior Americans who live in assisted-living communities, nursing and retirement homes, may become victims of elder abuse instead of receiving the care they deserve. For this reason, many families worry that their senior parents and loved ones will not be safe away from the family home. If you have an elder family member… Read More »
Punitive Damages for Texting and Driving
It may not surprise Miami drivers to know that Florida is one of the most dangerous states in which to commute and drive. In South Florida, population density and aggressive drivers are just a few of the factors that cause accidents. Of course, distracted driving is also a common issue in many accidents, as… 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 »
Types of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are those that occur between a car and a pedestrian. These types of accidents can happen while pedestrians are walking, running or standing on the sidewall. There are many different type of pedestrian accident with different health and legal consequences for the driver and the pedestrian. The following includes a list of… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries: What to Do if You’ve Been Injured
A traumatic brain injury is an injury that occurs when there is a sudden physical trauma to the brain. Most often, traumatic brain injuries are caused by impact during fall, work-related accidents or auto accidents. The effects of a traumatic brain injury differ for each individual and can vary in intensity over time. Traumatic… Read More »