Car accidents often leave drivers and passengers with serious injuries, including broken bones, burns, sprains, or nerve damage. If you have been injured, you will need immediate medical attention. Initially, you might use health insurance or pay out of pocket to receive care. But who is ultimately responsible for medical…
Most people understand that when a negligent driver hits them, they can sue for compensation. But what happens when it is the road itself that is the hazard to blame for an accident? Many roads and intersections in Florida are poorly designed, and the results are tragic. A recent accident…
Many people ride public transportation to get to work, run errands, or attend school. If you have been injured as a passenger, then you might be able to receive compensation. However, you will need to take several steps to protect your rights. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum, we have extensive experience…
Rear end collisions have a reputation for being minor “fender-benders.” However, rear-end collisions result in around 1,700 fatalities each year according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Another 500,000 people are injured every year. With numbers like these, anyone involved in a rear-end collision should seek out immediate medical help….
According to the Insurance Information Institute, a staggering 26.7% of Floridians do not have car insurance. When these drivers collide with pedestrians or other motorists, they often flee the scene knowing that they have no way to pay out compensation to injured victims. Fortunately, those injured have some options for…
Florida definitely has a DUI problem. According to state statistics, 515 people died in DUI accidents in 2017, and the numbers don’t seem to be getting better any time soon. Even if you do not die in a DUI collision, you could be one of the 3000 people who suffer…
Commercial trucks are big vehicles. Under federal regulations, they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is 20-40 times heavier than many passenger vehicles. Unsurprisingly, these commercial trucks can cause horrific injuries when they slam into smaller vehicles. What are the most common reasons for truck accidents? Helpfully, the federal…
Yes. In fact, many different statements could be introduced later to show that you are not as injured as you claim or that you are partially responsible for the accident. For those reasons, it is important that you be careful about what you say at the scene of a car…
It is against the law to leave the scene of a car accident in Florida, and violators can suffer severe criminal penalties. Nevertheless, Florida is in the grips of an epidemic of hit and run accidents. According to Fox 4 Now, troopers in Florida are sounding the alarm bells. The…
When people think about a DUI accident or just driving under the influence, they immediately think of alcohol. But someone can be picked up for DUI if their impairment has a more innocent source, such as prescription drugs. Famous golfer Tiger Woods, for example, was stopped for driving erratically, which…
