Rear-end collisions are often referred to as minor “fender-benders” but are one of the most commonly occurring types of car accidents in the U.S. Unfortunately, rear-end crashes, which occur when a stationary vehicle is struck by another vehicle from behind, are also notorious for resulting in severe injuries. In fact,… Continue reading What Effects Does a Rear-End Collision Have on the Body?
Continue ReadingWhat Happens if I was Injured in an Accident by Someone without Insurance?
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… Continue reading What Happens if I was Injured in an Accident by Someone without Insurance?
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Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents
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… Continue reading Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents
Continue ReadingTruck Driver in Fatal Accident Had Multiple Tickets
A devastating truck accident in early January has raised concerns about the driving skills of commercial truck drivers. The accident killed the driver, another trucker, and five children in a fiery crash that took place on Interstate 75 near Gainesville. According to media reports, 59-year-old Steve Holland veered into a… Continue reading Truck Driver in Fatal Accident Had Multiple Tickets
Continue ReadingWoman Badly Injured in Accident with Brightline Train
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… Continue reading Woman Badly Injured in Accident with Brightline Train
Continue ReadingWhat to Do When Your Uber or Lyft Driver Gets in an Accident
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,… Continue reading What to Do When Your Uber or Lyft Driver Gets in an Accident
Continue ReadingHow Alcohol, Marijuana & Other Substances Affect Your Driving Abilities
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… Continue reading How Alcohol, Marijuana & Other Substances Affect Your Driving Abilities
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Traffic Accidents?
In the aftermath of a car accident, it is not always clear what went wrong. People refer to car collisions as accidents, but they are often the natural result of poor decisions by drivers. Human errors come in many different forms, from passive mistakes like the failure to check mirrors,… Continue reading What Causes Traffic Accidents?
Continue ReadingSeniors at risk of fatal motor vehicle accidents
Many older people in Miami-Dade drive to retain their independence and mobility. However, seniors who choose to do so are at risk of being fatally injured in car accidents. According to a 2012 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of seniors who are licensed to… Continue reading Seniors at risk of fatal motor vehicle accidents
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