In July, we wrote about an accident involving the Brightline train system and its history of collisions. Unfortunately, another accident has recently occurred, this one leaving a woman in critical condition. As reported by the Miami Herald, a woman was badly injured in a collision in the middle of October…
Distracted driving is a menace to society. According to federal government statistics, distracted drivers kill around 9 people every single day. Another 1,000 are injured in car accidents by distracted drivers. If a distracted driver strikes you, then you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but you must…
Truck platooning might be the wave of the future. But what is it, and should other motorists on the road be worried? In this post, we provide the basics. Platooning Explained (It’s Not as Scary as You Think) Many trucks currently drive in a convoy, lined up in a row….
Florida has some of the most dangerous highways in the nation. Countless motorists suffer collisions, suffering costly injuries. Alas, Florida also has one of the worst insurance rates in the nation, with a whopping 27% of drivers not being insured. If you are injured in a car accident, you need…
A recent motorcycle crash in Miami has brought the dangers of riding on a motorcycle back into the spotlight. As reported by ABC 10, a motorcyclist was killed in July while traveling south on 137th Avenue when a red SUV made a left turn on 115th Street and headed north…
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft continue to increase in popularity. With their competitive prices and convenience, they are rapidly replacing taxi cabs in South Florida. However, Uber and Lyft drivers continue to get in accidents, and passengers can easily be injured. If your driver gets involved in a collision,…
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in Florida—and for good reason. These substances severely impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and can lead to unfortunate accidents. In Florida, over 5,000 accidents occurred in 2016 because of alcohol and another 617 stemmed from driving…
Each year, hundreds of people die in car accidents, and thousands more suffer serious injuries. To protect themselves and their families, all Miami residents should follow these common-sense tips so that they reach their destinations safely: Steer with two hands. You never know when you will need to take quick…
Although electric scooters are hardly a new technology, they have enjoyed a modern-day resurgence among tech entrepreneurs looking to create the next Uber-type disruption in the marketplace. Just recently the New York Times reported that Bird Rides Inc., one of the companies leading the new wave of scooter rental services,…
In general, automobiles continue to get safer. But there are still thousands of car accidents each year in Florida. In fact, there are in excess of 60,000 motor vehicle crashes annually in Miami-Dade County, based on the most recent statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles….
