Recent Blog Posts
Avoiding House Fires
In an unexpected turn, the South Florida Sun Sentinel has asserted that there has been a sudden influx of houses fires in South Florida because of the rapidly increasing rise in the number of people who are remaining at home to avoid the new coronavirus. The news outlet recently reported that just days after… Read More »
Understanding the Causes of Motorcycle Collisions
In a tragic turn of events, the South Florida Sun Sentinel recently published an article centered on one example of the potential negative implications of motorcycle accidents. Sadly, a motorcyclist recently died and another suffered serious injuries in a Pembroke Pines crash after the two collided. Traffic was rerouted around the crash scene for… Read More »
Why You Should Obtain Medical Treatment Quickly After a Car Accident
Between the adrenaline and shock of one of Florida’s many car accidents, things may seem to blur together and you may just want to go home, especially if you don’t think you have been injured. However, it is essential that you seek prompt medical attention, even if you don’t feel injured at first. While… Read More »
Understanding Ramp-Related Car Accidents
As published by the South Florida Sun Sentinel in a recent news story, the Interstate 95 northbound ramp to eastbound Oakland Park Boulevard was closed for more than three hours on a recent Friday because of a fatal crash. The early morning crash reportedly occurred when a vehicle collided with a pedestrian. The accident… Read More »
What To Do After You Have Been Injured By A Drunk Driver
Despite the fact that we are all aware of the dangers of driving and many of us would never climb behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated, the reality is that many others continue to do just that which, unfortunately, continues to lead to tragic implications. According to the Centers for Disease Control… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Feet on the Dashboard
We have all heard the stories that confirm one unfortunate fact – a passenger with his or her feet on the dashboard is more likely to sustain an injury than any other occupant. A few summers ago, one mother of three from Walker County, Georgia even made it her mission to warn others after… Read More »
Calculating Personal Injury Damages
After being injured in an accident, many people wonder how much monetary compensation they are entitled to. The first step to understanding this is understanding the difference between economic and non-economic damages, and when compensation is determined in a courtroom. Economic Damages. Economic damages are based on actual expenses and are therefore more straightforward… Read More »
Understanding Common Causes of Bus Accidents
Local 10 News recently reported that a packed bus passed a truck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike shortly before losing control and causing a chain-reaction wreck that killed five and injured dozens. The motor coach had reportedly begun its trip at 10 p.m. in Queens, New York the night before the early morning crash over… Read More »
Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Personal Injury Case
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 2 million people are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes. Many of these injured individuals later obtain help from experienced personal injury attorneys and file claims against negligent parties that can help offset unexpected expenses such as medical bills, expensive prescriptions and lost wages. Filing a… Read More »
Understanding Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Local 10 News recently reported that the family of a Cornell University student from South Florida who died last year after a fraternity rush party has filed a lawsuit against the Ivy League school. The lawsuit, which alleges wrongful death among other claims, is centered on the allegation that the university was negligent in… Read More »
