Category Archives: Auto Accidents
What You Should Know About Car Accident Police Reports
Florida motorists who are involved in car accidents often have questions about the importance of the police report drafted at the time of the crash. These documents can play a critical role in determining fault for a collision, but can be difficult to obtain, so if you or a loved one were recently injured… Read More »
Florida Driveway Accidents
Although many people consider their driveways to be a safe zone, as traffic will typically be slow-moving and take the form of either backing out or pulling into the yard, the reality is that driveways can be extremely dangerous. In fact, driveway accidents occur at an alarming rate across the country and even more… Read More »
Claiming Lost Wages After a Car Accident
The financial burden of being involved in an accident can be overwhelming for victims who may be required to pay off mounting medical debt and repair or replace their vehicles, all while trying to heal after an injury. This can be particularly daunting for those whose injuries are so severe that they are required… Read More »
Proving Fault in a Car Accident
Although Florida is a no-fault insurance state, it is possible for car accident victims to recover compensation for their losses when an insurance policy will not cover all of their related expenses. However, proving that someone else’s negligence caused a car accident can be a complex process, so if you were recently injured in… Read More »
Florida’s New Distracted Driving Law Goes Into Effect
Late last year, Florida legislators passed a new law that forbids drivers from manually typing letters, numbers, or symbols into a wireless communication device to text, email, or send instant messages while driving. Additionally, drivers are prohibited from using their wireless communication devices in a handheld manner in any way when in a school… Read More »
Sustaining a Soft Tissue Injury in an Accident
It is often easy, after being involved in an accident, to ignore signs of muscle stiffness or bruising. These types of symptoms, however, should not be overlooked, as they could be evidence of a serious muscle strain, torn ligament, or other soft tissue injury, which can cause a significant amount of pain for accident… Read More »
Important Car Maintenance Tasks to Perform This Year
While accidents are regularly caused by driver negligence in failing to abide by traffic laws, speeding, or driving recklessly, a surprising number of collisions are not the result of the negligent operation of a vehicle, but can be attributed to the negligent maintenance of the vehicle itself. Collisions caused by improper vehicle maintenance can… Read More »
Liability for Accidents Caused by Teenage Drivers
For many of us, obtaining our driver’s license was one of the highlights of our adolescence. While this continues to be true for many teenagers, it’s also important to note that having inexperienced drivers on the road can have serious repercussions for other motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Please call our Fort Lauderdale auto accident… Read More »
Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accident injuries can range in seriousness from mild to severe, with some resulting in permanent disability, or in tragic cases, even death. To learn more about your legal options following your own car accident, please contact an experienced Fort Lauderdale auto accident attorney who is familiar with Florida’s no-fault auto insurance laws and… Read More »
Recovering Compensation After a Rear-End Collision
Rear-end collisions, no matter how minor they may initially seem to be, have some of the worst repercussions of any car accident. This is largely due to the fact that rear-end accidents often result in debilitating neck injuries that plague accident victims for years to come, turning their lives upside down with the physical,… Read More »
