Experts report that wrong-way crashes are becoming more frequent on Miami, Florida highways. With traffic gridlock increasing, with the city becoming more urbanized, city officials are having trouble maintaining roads and fixing roads to prevent wrong-way accidents. Among the many causes of wrong-way accidents, poor signage and roadways that fail…
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Cell Phone Records Not Discoverable in Personal Injury Case?
January 20, 2016 MIAMI – Recently, Judge Antonio Marin ordered that someone hand over their records, numbers, and information regarding their cell phones from six hours before the crash and six hours after an crash involving personal injury. There was an appeal. The Respondent admitted error which means that they…
Car Accident Lawyer Investigates Wrong-Way Wrecks in Miami: How Common Are They?
In the last days of December, five people were killed in a wrong-way wreck on I-95, drawing attention to the danger of wrong-way collisions on Miami roads. NBC Miami notes that, according to one FDOT study, between the years of 2009 and 2013, 280 wrong-way crashes have killed 75 people…
Car Accident Law and Racial Disparities in Seat Belt Enforcement in Florida
Florida’s seat belt laws are designed to reduce the impact that personal injury accidents have on individuals and families. Those who are not wearing a seat belt in the event of an accident are more likely to get injured and killed than those who buckle up. Under Florida Law, all…
Car Accident Lawyer Investigates Wrong-Way Wrecks in Miami: How Common Are They?
In the last days of December, five people were killed in a wrong-way wreck on I-95, drawing attention to the danger of wrong-way collisions on Miami roads. NBC Miami notes that, according to one FDOT study, between the years of 2009 and 2013, 280 wrong-way crashes have killed 75 people…
Miami Car Accident Attorney Discusses Ways to Stay Safe While Viewing Christmas Displays This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for eggnog, fruitcake, and driving around Miami to view the incredible holiday light displays. Yet, if you plan to drive to explore the festive displays this Christmas season, before you leave home, take some steps to keep yourself safe while driving. The displays can be distracting for…
CONFESSIONS OF AN INSURANCE DEFENSE TRIAL ATTORNEY
“Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster.” Sun Tzu We represent people who were injured or killed due to the negligence of another person or company. Often times, fighting for justice involves going to trial. That is why it is important to…
DOES THE DEFENDANT HAVE INSURANCE?
In a Miami-Dade jury trial, the jury will very likely want to know the answer to the following question: “Does this defendant have insurance and if so, how much?” The answer is that most defendants in personal injury trials have insurance. But that will never be disclosed in trial because…
YOUR PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER DISCUSSES THE DUI INJURIES IN MIAMI
The “DUI Season” starts the day before Thanksgiving and ends after New Year’s weekend. Unfortunately, good people get injured and even killed by individuals who drive while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. If you are injured by a DUI driver, your personal injury lawyer has some facts you should know.…
Personal Injury Claims for Immigrants: What You Need to Know If You’ve Been Injured in Miami
If you’ve been injured in Miami and you are an immigrant, your rights, responsibilities, and protections may be different than those afforded to citizens. While most people who have been injured seek recovery through personal injury claims, immigrants may have many factors to consider before they make the decision to…