Category Archives: Auto Accidents
The Basics of a Florida Car Accident Claim
In Florida, like other states, car accident victims can collect compensation from the negligent or reckless parties who caused their injuries. However, Florida’s no-fault insurance laws can make this process more complicated, so if you were injured in a car accident, it is critical for you to contact an experienced car accident lawyer who… Read More »
What is My Duty of Care When Turning Left?
How and when Florida drivers can make left turns is strictly regulated by state law and when drivers fail to comply with those rules they not only put others at risk, but can also be held liable for their actions. If you were injured in an accident because another driver turned left improperly or… Read More »
Can Property Owners be Held Responsible for Accidents that Occur on Adjacent Roads?
We’ve all had a neighbor who refused to trim overhanging branches or otherwise care for their yard. While this can be an annoying habit and create an eyesore in the neighborhood, it can actually have much more dangerous consequences when the trees or foliage create a blind spot for drivers on an adjacent road…. Read More »
The Most Common Causes of Commercial Vehicle Crashes
In 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported that 415,000 crashes involving a commercial vehicle occurred that year alone and that in those accidents, as many as 3,852 people tragically lost their lives. These statistics are not only alarming, but reveal that being involved in an accident with a commercial truck is… Read More »
Who is Presumed to be Negligent in a Rear-End Car Crash?
Rear-end accidents are a common sight in Florida and across the nation. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that rear-end collisions make up as many as one-third of all car accidents. Although many of these types of car crashes occur at low speeds and cause little damage, they still result… Read More »
What Evidence do I Need to Prove My Accident Claim?
Whether an accident victim decides to file a claim on his or her own or hire a personal injury attorney, it will be necessary to gather documentation and other forms of evidence, as a well-documented claim is much more likely to be taken seriously by an insurance adjuster. Furthermore, even if the parties do… Read More »
Construction Zone Accidents
Although a number of states have taken steps to help prevent construction zone accidents, an alarming number still occur on regular basis. In fact, the Federal Highway Administration estimates that approximately 96,626 work zone crashes took place in 2015 alone. Many of these accidents occurred in Florida, where road construction is not uncommon, especially… Read More »
Can Someone be Held Liable for Serving Alcohol at a Party?
The short answer to this question is yes, but only in certain situations. This issue crops up most often when a guest at a party becomes intoxicated and then drives home, causing an accident. Social hosts can be held both criminally and civilly liable in cases where the driver was a minor, so if… Read More »
Federal Court Rules that Designated Drivers Not to be Held to Higher Standard of Care
In Florida, all drivers are required to use reasonable care when driving. This includes an obligation to comply with all traffic laws and to take reasonable steps to protect passengers and other motorists from foreseeable harm. In fact, some drivers, including bus and taxi drivers have an even higher duty of care to others…. Read More »
Defective Roadway Design and Maintenance
Although most car accidents are the result of driver error or manufacturer negligence, many crashes occur because of problems with roadway design or construction mistakes. Both state and federal regulations require highway design engineers to follow certain standards when planning roads. Unfortunately, city governments and contractors do not always comply with these standards, which… Read More »
