A broken bone is one of the most painful injuries you could sustain in any accident. This type of injury also takes a very long time to recover from and you may require multiple surgeries to correct the damage. When someone else’s negligence caused the accident that resulted in a…
Of the many types of injuries that a person can sustain in an accident, head injuries are some of the worst. Skull fractures, in particular, should be taken especially seriously, as they can lead to permanent damage if treatment isn’t sought immediately. While those who sustain skull fractures and similar…
Although many people assume that the majority of pedestrian accidents occur in intersections, the reality is that 70 percent of the most serious pedestrian accidents, those resulting in a pedestrian fatality, take place in non-intersection locations. Often, these accidents occur in what are referred to as mid-block crossings, or marked…
In Florida, dog owners are held strictly liable for the injuries caused by their animals. It is possible, however, for dog owners to escape liability in some cases, including when they posted a “Bad Dog” sign on their property. Even in these situations, a victim could still be entitled to…
How road surfaces are maintained has much more of an impact on cyclists than it does on motorists, who may be annoyed by a pothole, but who will not usually be thrown from their vehicles into the street. This susceptibility has a number of different causes, including the relative instability…
In Miami, as in many other major South Florida cities, there are both marked and unmarked crosswalks. A marked crosswalk has painted lines, indicating the boundaries for pedestrians. Marked crosswalks typically have signs and signals indicating when pedestrians can walk, and when they should stop. Under Florida law, any pedestrian…
Accidents happen every day in Miami and in most cases, they are entirely preventable. Car accidents, slip and falls, and other serious accidents are often caused by the negligence, or carelessness, of another person. If you have been in an accident that was the fault of someone else, you do…
Dog bite injuries can range in severity, with some bites not even puncturing the skin and others causing permanent nerve damage, scarring, and chronic pain. Some of the most serious complications that many dog bite victims face, however, involve infections, which can occur even when a bite is considered relatively…
Those who suffer from a concussion may expect headaches or changes in sleep patterns, at least for a few days. Unfortunately, even mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have much more severe consequences, including problems like Visual Midline Shift Syndrome. This condition affects many accident victims who experience a blunt…
