We understand this question. Everyone is trying to net the most they can from their settlement or award. The short answer is that it is the only way that an attorney can get paid usually is by the contingency method. Many people of means with money cannot afford to pay…
U.S. 1 is one of the most scenic highways in America. The Overseas Highway has been lauded for its vistas and its beautiful long bridges that cross miles of ocean. The highway follows Henry Flagler’s old railway—a railway many thought impossible to build when it was constructed in 1912. Today,…
Miami is an incredibly popular port for cruise ship excursions. Favorable weather conditions and beautiful scenery make it one of the go-to locations for vacationers to embark on a journey with their favorite cruise lines. Cruise ship deck exterior.
If something fell on you, and you got hurt, it might be hard to prove someone else’s negligence caused that problem. For example, maybe someone stocked a shelf and then left an item really close to the edge, too close. Then, when someone lightly bumped the shelf, it fell on…
It’s no secret that motorcycle accidents are often deadly. In many cases, wearing helmets and protective gear cannot save motorcyclists from sustaining serious injuries. During the last three years, there has been a slow increase in the number of motorcycle operators and passengers involved in fatal accidents. According to Ride…
Like pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents cause significant injuries that can leave a lasting impact on the victims. With little protection against cars, trucks and trains, cyclists are particularly vulnerable. The importance of wearing proper bicycling safety equipment cannot be stressed enough. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that…
In 2013, there were more than 420,000 criminal traffic citations on the state of Florida’s roads, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Incidents that fall under this category of infringement typically include driving under the influence, reckless or negligent driving, fleeing, or racing on a…
There is a phenomenal number of vehicle accidents each year in Florida. Recent statistics released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles suggest that there are more than 200,000 vehicle crashes on the state roads each year, which involve more than 300,000 drivers. This all equates to…
Bicycle crash statistics in Florida are shocking, and each year, thousands of cyclists are killed or injured on the state’s roads. Recent figures released by Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles indicate that there are more than 4,500 non-fatal cycling accidents involving motor vehicles per year in Florida. The…
Car accidents are common occurrences across the United States, and Florida is no exception. In fact, the large number of vehicles on Florida roads leads to alarmingly high accident rates. The most recent statistics indicate that approximately 2,400 car accident fatalities occur in Florida every year, along with more than…