Miami Personal Injury Attorney BlogA chiropractor and his wife were awarded $14.5 million in their lawsuit against GEICO in Miami-Dade County. The jury’s verdict was based on a December 2004 highway collision with an uninsured motorist. Dr. David Zucker and his wife filed their lawsuit in 2006 and finally received their verdict over 9 years later. The jury found […]
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DO I NEED A TRIAL LAWYER FOR MY MIAMI CAR ACCIDENT?
If you were injured in a car accident in South Florida, then you need a lawyer. But what kind of lawyer should you get? In personal injury, there are basically three types of lawyers: claim attorneys, litigators, and trial lawyers. Claim attorneys can handle your case up to settlement or the filing of a […]
WHY IS MY CAR INSURANCE SO EXPENSIVE?
Everyone who owns and operates a registered vehicle in Florida is required to have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance. According to Florida Statute § 627.736, for a person to be eligible for PIP medical benefits, those injured in a motor vehicle accident must seek initial services and care from specified providers within fourteen (14) days after the […]
4 Common Cruise Ship Accidents
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.
Florida Bicycle Accidents Leave Injuries, Fatalities
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 impact of these accidents is […]
Two Miami Truck Accidents Make National Headlines
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 more than 500 car accidents […]
Florida Has Second-Highest Rate of Cyclist Deaths in United States
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 429 cyclists not wearing helmets […]
Winning and Losing your Miami Florida Slip and Fall Case
Ever wonder how to win your Miami slip and fall injury case? The law in years past has vacillated in slip and fall cases in business establishments involving water or other similar transitory substances. For the past several years, actual or constructive notice has been the requirement. And, in a recent case, the Third District […]
Accident Lawyer News: 2 Reckless Drivers Crash Into Buildings
Different age groups tend to have their own set of problems when it comes to negligent driving. For instance, statistics show that teens are prone to texting behind the wheel. It seems that many elderly accidents have a common theme as well: mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal. The latter often happens […]
Police Arrest Truck Driver After Crash, and Other Accident-Lawyer News
In the world of car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents are the most destructive. These large trucks can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average weight of a car is 4,079 pounds. The disparity between these two numbers should give you some idea of the destruction that occurs in a […]