Category Archives: Auto Accidents
The Collateral Source Rule
One of the most cynical pieces of personal finance advice that never goes out of style is, “Don’t get sick.” Most people do not have paid sick leave from work, so every day of work that you miss because of illness hits you directly in the wallet. When you file an insurance claim for… Read More »
Aggressive Driving Causes Serious Auto Accidents in Fort Lauderdale
Aggressive drivers in South Florida put everyone on the road at risk. In Fort Lauderdale, where traffic congestion and tourism traffic often lead to frustration behind the wheel, aggressive driving is a growing problem and one that can have devastating consequences. If you were hurt in a crash involving an aggressive driver, you have… Read More »
Tactics South Florida Auto Insurers Use To Dispute And Deny Your Fort Lauderdale Auto Accident Claim
Auto accidents in South Florida are unfortunately common and can result in heavy property damages and personal injuries. Drivers pay high premiums for mandatory auto insurance coverage and, in the aftermath, you expect your own or the other driver’s coverage to help cover your losses. It can come as a shock when insurers deny… Read More »
Comparative Negligence South Florida Car Accident Claims: What It Means For Your Case
If you get injured in a car accident in South Florida, your ability to recover compensation depends on many factors, including whether you may have been partially at fault. Under the rule of comparative negligence, the amount of compensation you receive for medical costs, property damages, and other expenses could be significantly reduced. At… Read More »
Which Cars Are Most Likely to Get Caught Speeding?
Can you tell which car is about to drive at an excessive speed when the car is stationary in a parking space and its driver is nowhere in sight? Car insurance companies don’t think you can. The belief that what model of car you drive affects your insurance premiums has more basis in hype… Read More »
Post Concussion Syndrome
In 2015, Jerry Pilkinton was driving his car across an intersection in Ocala when a roadside assistance truck ran a red light and struck the side of Pilkinton’s car. Pilkinton suffered injuries to the head, neck, and back and required surgeries that involved the placement of titanium cages. He sued the roadside assistance company… Read More »
What to Kow About Heads Up Displays
Screens are a ubiquitous part of our lives. In the past 24 hours, you have probably given your attention to a computer, a phone, a tablet, and a television. If you are young enough that laptops have always been the default kind of work computer, then perhaps you divide your attention among multiple screens;… Read More »
The Deadly Stretch of Military Trail
South Florida is a notoriously pedestrian unfriendly place. It has all of the attitude and the vibrant mix of cultures that New York City has, but none of the public transportation or the walkable sidewalks. Taking a walk in Florida is never without its hazards, but where you are makes all the difference. If… Read More »
Nervous System Injuries
One of the best things about your body, and one that you probably take for granted, is how efficiently it repairs itself. Some tissues in the body repair and regenerate themselves more quickly than others. For example, skin heals so quickly that you can practically see the results in real time; platelets in the… Read More »
When Gorgeous Cars Do Ugly Things
Product liability laws give you the right to sue the manufacturer of a commercial product when that product goes to market in dangerous condition and causes injuries to consumers who use it in the intended manner. Most product liability lawsuits involve prescription drugs, or else toys and furniture designed for use by young children. … Read More »
