Distracted Driving: Common Distractions
Most Floridians know that the roads and highways are dangerous places and that it’s important to take the task of driving very seriously. According to a recent report, Florida ranks #1 amongst all states when it comes to automobile accidents caused by distracted driving. While driving behind the wheel…
3 Different Types of Damages and How they are Determined
In cheesy courtroom scenes on TV and in movies, you will usually see a person who is bringing a lawsuit against another person declare that they expect a large dollar amount and then simply prove that they were harmed by the defendant. However, in a personal injury case, in…
The Personal Injury Law of Ride Sharing Services
Ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft are growing as a means of transportation across the country. Despite Florida taxi service protests, they have also secured a presence in South Florida. These services are inexpensive and convenient to use but, being a relatively new and unregulated service, there are…
How Can Social Media Hurt Your Claim?
Social media makes it very easy to share everyday experiences with your friends and family. However, this also means that the posts you share are accessible to a large audience via the Internet and everything you say can potentially be used against you. If you are planning on making…
What To Do If You are Injured by Your Airbag
Airbags are meant to protect you from serious injuries by deploying before you hit something hard such as the steering wheel or dashboard. However, a malfunctioning or poorly designed airbag can end up doing more harm than good. Airbags are designed to deploy as soon as your car collides with…
Three Things You Should Do When You've Been Rear-Ended
After you’ve been involved in an accident, your heart is likely pounding and adrenaline is pumping through your veins. In this situation, it can be difficult to know exactly what to do. That’s why you should be familiar with what you should do after an accident before it happens. When…
What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Do I Need It?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Gj2A8DMbw THE PROBLEM The most difficult news for me to convey to a client who has been injured in a car accident is that the driver/owner of the vehicle that caused the accident has no insurance to compensate them for their injuries. Unfortunately, this is an extremely common scenario, since Florida…