Recent Blog Posts
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
Losing a loved one is one of the worst experiences that a person can go through. This is especially true in cases when a person passes away in an avoidable accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Although the last thing on a grieving family member’s mind may be money, the reality is that the… Read More »
Unqualified Truck Drivers
The commercial trucking industry is strictly regulated by both federal and state law. For example, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) prohibits drivers from working more than a certain amount of hours without a break and require trucking companies to conduct regular maintenance on their vehicles. While these are some of the most… Read More »
Filing Claims Against Multiple Defendants
While some accidents involve only two parties, one of whom was at fault for causing injuries to the other party, it is also not uncommon for an accident to involve multiple defendants. Florida adheres to the legal theory of pure comparative fault, under which all parties to a suit have their fault assessed and… Read More »
New Law Attempts to Reduce Underride Crashes
Large commercial vehicles like semi-trucks, although an important part of interstate commerce and shipping, pose an especially high risk to others on the road. One of the most common and dangerous types of accidents between cars and commercial trucks occur when the smaller vehicle strikes the side of a semi-truck and becomes lodged underneath… Read More »
Vehicle-Building Crashes
Last month, an Orlando resident was seriously injured when a vehicle crashed into her home. According to police reports, the motorist had failed to account for a curve in the road, causing her to drive straight into the victim’s residence, where the injured party was pinned and unable to move until freed by emergency… Read More »
Delayed Crash Injuries
Some accident-related injuries reveal themselves immediately. A passenger who sustained a severe laceration when she hit her head on the window, for instance, would notice the injury right away and seek medical attention. Unfortunately, not all injuries manifest at the time of the accident. In fact, some injuries, such as whiplash and concussions are… Read More »
Can I Collect Compensation for an Injury Sustained While Trespassing?
Property owners are generally required to ensure that their property is safe for invited guests, although the level of care that they must take to make their premises safe depends on the visitor’s status. For instance, business owners have the highest duty of care to their visitors and must take steps to keep the… Read More »
How do I Prove that My Medical Bills and Lost Wages are Related to a Car Accident?
Florida is a no-fault insurance state, which means that car accident victims are required to seek compensation for their losses from their own insurer, regardless of who was at fault. However, there is an exception for accident victims who suffer serious injuries as a result of a crash. A key component to this type… Read More »
Low Speed Collisions with Pedestrians
Most people associate car accidents with collisions on the freeway or on busy streets. However, the reality is that thousands of people are injured every year in collisions with slow moving vehicles in driveways and parking lots. In fact, last month a woman tragically lost her life after she was hit by a car… Read More »
Florida’s Recreational Use Law
In Florida, certain areas are designated for recreational use by the public. This includes not only land, but also water, park areas, and playgrounds. While many recreational areas are owned by the city or state, others are owned by private companies or individuals who allow public access to the property. While property owners are… Read More »
