More and more people are using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft for its convenience. However, most have no idea what steps to take if they were involved in a rideshare accident. Most rideshare companies hold liability insurance that will protect you if you were involved in a collision. As with any accident, you should seek immediate medical help, even… Read More →
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and if you have been injured in a vehicular accident or any other accident, it is important to have as much evidence as possible to support your legal claim. If you have been hurt in a car crash, take photos of the car you were in, the scene of… Read More →
Although signs of severe head trauma can be readily apparent immediately after a car crash or slip and fall incident, milder head injuries may not reflect initial symptoms, and sometimes may even be confused as indicators of other types of medical conditions. Symptoms that could indeed be a direct result of the accident may sometimes show up weeks or even… Read More →
More stringent laws about vehicle safety and driver behavior have succeeded in reducing the number of fatalities in car crashes, but the number of people killed in pedestrian accidents has actually increased in recent years. Pedestrians have a great responsibility in staying attentive at all times and following simple rules such as crossing the road only at the designated crosswalks, but… Read More →
The State of Florida, surrounded by water on three sides, and home to thousands of lakes, rivers and canals, is universally recognized as one of the boating capitals of the world. Unfortunately, with so many varieties of vessels traversing our waterways on a daily basis, boating accidents are bound to happen. Boating accidents happen due to variety of causes, including… Read More →
Traffic accidents in South Florida are not always the result of vehicles crashing into each other. Single-car crashes are more common than people realize, and the fault may not always rest with the driver. The accident may have resulted from circumstances beyond the driver’s control, such as hazardous road conditions or defective or malfunctioning equipment within the vehicle being driven.… Read More →
Most bicycle accidents in Florida are minor in nature, but some result in serious injuries for the cyclist. More than 500,000 people in the US are treated in emergency departments – and more than 700 fatalities are reported – as a result of bicycle-related injuries each year, with children ages 5 to 14 being most at risk for death and… Read More →
Motorcycles can be a lot of fun. Not only do they offer a freeing and exhilarating experience on the South Florida roads, they are also much easier to maintain than the larger cars or trucks, and also provide great gas mileage. However, since motorcycles do not have many of the safety features inherent to cars and trucks – such as seat… Read More →
By and large, highway construction and maintenance work in our roads is typically carried out by independent contractors, hired by the State. These contractors have an obligation to ensure public safety, but in some cases some of the applicable State safety laws – such as ensuring the correct placement of necessary road signs and the proper disposal of scattered debris… Read More →
People who have suffered a serious personal injury may continue experiencing psychological after-effects well after they have completed successful medical rehabilitation. While it may be normal to experience feelings such as general confusion, irritability, anxiety, sadness, helplessness and even insomnia after an injury has physically healed, it is just as important to understand that if the stress remains constant, continuing… Read More →
