An amputation is one of the most traumatic injuries that a person can sustain. Unfortunately, a person’s pain and suffering doesn’t necessarily end after receiving treatment. The reality is that many amputees suffer from crippling phantom pains for years to come. It is possible for accident victims to recover compensation… Continue reading Amputations and Phantom Pain
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of “Hugging” the Curb for Florida Bicyclists
Many of us ride our bicycles in Florida not just to take advantage of the state’s balmy weather, but to get exercise, or to get to and from work. Unfortunately, anyone who has spent a decent amount of time on Florida’s roads as a cyclist is probably aware of the… Continue reading The Dangers of “Hugging” the Curb for Florida Bicyclists
Continue ReadingWhich Bones are More Susceptible to Injury in a Car Accident?
Car accidents can and do cause a wide range of injuries, but broken bones are amongst the most common. Unfortunately, just because they occur at a relatively high rate does not make them any less painful, debilitating, or expensive to treat. It is, however, often possible for car accident victims… Continue reading Which Bones are More Susceptible to Injury in a Car Accident?
Continue ReadingSix Things You Should Not Do After a Traffic Accident
The steps you take after a traffic accident are crucial to any future claim for compensation you wish to file. Although these steps are important, it is just as important to know what not to do after a crash. All motorists in Florida should understand what not to do after… Continue reading Six Things You Should Not Do After a Traffic Accident
Continue ReadingWhat is a Rollaway Accident?
As a country, we rely on commercial vehicles for everything from transporting livestock and food products to car parts and construction material. This means, however, that there are more commercial vehicles on the road than ever, which significantly increases other motorists’ chances of being involved in a serious accident. Some… Continue reading What is a Rollaway Accident?
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of Dooring Accidents
While Florida law allows cyclists to use sidewalks, many bicyclists opt instead to use bike lanes, where they can travel more quickly without the risk of endangering pedestrians. Unfortunately, this means that cyclists are often more likely to be involved in a collision with a motorist. Dooring accidents, which occur… Continue reading The Dangers of Dooring Accidents
Continue ReadingDrunk Driving Surges Over the Holidays
Drunk drivers are probably the biggest hazard that motorists face on the road each holiday season. These drivers kill hundreds of people in late December and injure thousands more because they get behind the wheel after having too much to drink. If you were struck by a drunk driver, we… Continue reading Drunk Driving Surges Over the Holidays
Continue ReadingScalp Lacerations from a Car Accident
A scalp laceration is a very serious injury, which many of our clients suffer when they are involved in a car accident. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, about 6 million people end up in the emergency room every year with lacerations. These cuts carry many complications, which… Continue reading Scalp Lacerations from a Car Accident
Continue ReadingEye Injuries in Car Accidents
Blindness or impaired vision are frequently cited as injuries suffered in car accidents. The human head is very vulnerable in a crash, and striking your head on something can easily hurt the eyes. Although some damage is reversible, other victims will suffer permanent vision problems that dramatically reduce the quality… Continue reading Eye Injuries in Car Accidents
Continue ReadingElderly Man Fatally Struck in Hialeah
According to 7 News Miami, an elderly pedestrian was struck and killed when walking along 65th Street between East Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The accident happened Friday, September 18, 2020, at about 7:00 am. The man was 85-years-old and happened to be walking along the crosswalk when he was struck… Continue reading Elderly Man Fatally Struck in Hialeah
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