Florida, and particularly Miami, is a hotspot for both visitors and locals who prefer to navigate the city on foot. However, this comes with risks, as highlighted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) placing Florida third in the U.S. for pedestrian fatalities per population. In many instances in… Continue reading Causes and Consequences of Crosswalk Accidents in Florida
Continue ReadingProving Negligence: Cell Phones in Florida Car Accidents
At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, our personal injury lawyers are frequently called on to represent the victims of car accidents caused by distracted drivers. All accidents are sad, but what’s especially troubling when it comes to those involving distracted drivers is just how preventable they are. This is something most… Continue reading Proving Negligence: Cell Phones in Florida Car Accidents
Continue ReadingFrom Crash to Claim: Serious Car Accidents Involving Senior Drivers in Florida
We associate seniors with a cautious and safe approach to driving—and fairly so. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows senior drivers have lower involvement rates in fatal accidents than any other age group. But despite their exemplary conduct, you’re more likely to be involved in a serious… Continue reading From Crash to Claim: Serious Car Accidents Involving Senior Drivers in Florida
Continue ReadingWhat is NICA and Can it Help Your Family?
Welcoming a new child into the family should be an exciting and joyous time. For many families, sadly, it is instead filled with stress, anxiety, and concerns about the future. This occurs when an infant suffers a serious injury during labor or delivery. Parents often believe that they can file… Continue reading What is NICA and Can it Help Your Family?
Continue ReadingTips for Taking Photos After a Car Accident
Car accidents are extremely traumatic events. Unfortunately, they are also very common in Miami and throughout Florida. After a crash, you will feel upset, stressed, and perhaps even confused. You may not know the exact steps to take to protect your rights or what to do next. One of the… Continue reading Tips for Taking Photos After a Car Accident
Continue ReadingWhat Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine May Mean for Your Auto Accident
If you are injured in an auto accident in Florida, you typically need to first seek personal injury protection benefits under your own “no-fault” insurance policy. But if you suffer more serious injuries, you are able to go beyond the scope of your insurance and file a personal injury claim… Continue reading What Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine May Mean for Your Auto Accident
Continue ReadingThe Five Most Common Types of Fatal Car Accidents
While it is something no one wants to think about, fatal car accidents are more common than people think. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there were nearly 4,000 fatal car accidents in Florida in 2021. Of course, not all car crashes are going to result in… Continue reading The Five Most Common Types of Fatal Car Accidents
Continue ReadingUnsafe Conditions at Bayonet Point Hospital
Hospitals are where you go when you are feeling sick or become injured and require treatment to get better. However, hospitals are also big businesses and they often cut corners in order to protect their profits. This is currently the case at HCA Florida Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida. Two… Continue reading Unsafe Conditions at Bayonet Point Hospital
Continue ReadingBicyclist Hit, Killed By Garbage Truck
Garbage trucks are essential vehicles in neighborhoods. They pick up trash at each residence and then deliver it to local dumps. However, these trucks are large, which can make it hard to see hazards in the road. This can lead to serious truck accidents. Unfortunately, this was recently the case… Continue reading Bicyclist Hit, Killed By Garbage Truck
Continue ReadingLack of Patient Safety in Hospitals
When you go to the hospital, there are a lot of things you can expect to see. Sick patients in the waiting room. Doctors and nurses running around checking on patients. Cockroaches in the operating room. What, you weren’t expecting that last one? Well, believe it or not, these nasty… Continue reading Lack of Patient Safety in Hospitals
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