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Can You Sue the Phone Maker for a Distracted Driving Accident?
“At the start of 2017, a Texas couple filed a lawsuit against tech giant Apple for causing the death of their 5 year old daughter on Christmas Eve of 2014. James and Bethany Modisette argued that the Facetime video chat app so engrossed one driver that he ended up ramming into their rear at… Read More »
Are Parents Liable for Accidents Caused by Their Minor Children?
In Florida, a teenager can obtain a Learner’s or Restricted Driver’s License at the age of 15 and an unrestricted one from age 16. So, it’s probably not surprising that every once in a while, there’s a news report of a teen who took their parents’ car (often without their permission) and was subsequently… Read More »
What Happens When You Get in an Uber Accident?
Over the past few years rideshare services such as Uber have established a strong business presence in South Florida, with over 10,000 registered drivers having provided 1 million rides in the past two years. With more and more Uber drivers on the road at any given time, it stands to reason that there will… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Florida
If a member of your family in Florida has died because of the negligence, or intentional conduct, of a third party, you may be able to pursue what is called a wrongful death lawsuit. There are some essential elements associated with this type of legal proceeding that you need to understand up front in… Read More »
Be Safe in Your Holiday Travel on Florida Highways
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles had its Holiday Travel Campaign get underway recently. The program’s purpose is to keep motorists aware of the dire consequences of not following the rules of the road when driving. Millions of people will be on Florida’s highways during this festive season. Law enforcement agencies… Read More »
8 Facts about Boca Raton Pedestrian Accidents
Over the years, the number of car accidents has actually gone down. This is great news, but it is only half of the total picture. When it comes to pedestrians, fatal traffic accidents have increased significantly, especially in Florida. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, or you have lost a loved… Read More »
Can Bad Brakes Cause an Accident?
No matter where you live, it’s smart to keep up with all vehicle maintenance. This is not only good planning, but it might help prevent you from being injured in a serious accident. When you ignore a small maintenance issue, it can develop into a bigger and more expensive problem. The problem might blow… Read More »
A Personal Injury Crisis: Slip and Fall Accidents
Consistently one of the top reasons for ER visits nationwide Slip and Fall AccidentsUnintentional falls are a major cause of personal injury claims across the country, but they are especially prevalent and dangerous among Florida’s large population of residents 65 and older. Falls are the leading cause of injury death in this age group… Read More »
Florida Named Worst State to be in a Car Accident
A recent study revealed that Florida is the worst state to be involved in a car accident. The study released by trusted financial advisor site WalletHub revealed that getting into a car wreck in the Sunshine State is going to cost you far more than anywhere else in the country. What makes this even… Read More »
Top Tips for Handling Your Boca Raton Personal Injury Negotiations
If you have reached a settlement agreement with your adjustor or with the other party and you were thus able to avoid litigation, you might expect that it is smooth sailing from this point on. However, there are several different issues that can emerge at the final stages of settlement negotiations. One of the… Read More »
