On behalf of South Florida Trial Lawyers, A Private Law Firm | Jul 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
Drivers in Florida who look forward to the coming of self-driving cars should know that, at their current stage of development, these cars are not likely to prevent all, or even most, accidents that arise from human error. A recent study from the Insurance Institute...
On behalf of South Florida Trial Lawyers, A Private Law Firm | Jul 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
Florida is not one of the safest states for drivers, and the accidents that arise are usually the result of one or more of the following six factors. First is speeding; this is behind one in three crashes. Drivers can more easily lose control when they speed. They...
On behalf of South Florida Trial Lawyers, A Private Law Firm | Jul 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
If you’re a cyclist in Florida, there are laws you must follow in order to avoid fines. We’re going to discuss the rules and regulations that cyclists must follow while they’re on the road. It’s important to note that cyclists are considered...
On behalf of South Florida Trial Lawyers, A Private Law Firm | Jul 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
Bicycle-related deaths tend to go up in the summer, which is one reason why May has been designated as National Bike Month. Florida residents who use their bicycle for recreation, exercise or commuting should know how they can stay safe. It’s especially...
On behalf of South Florida Trial Lawyers, A Private Law Firm | Jul 13, 2020 | Car Accidents
Florida’s ban on texting while driving is slightly more than a year old. The law replaced a previous law that classified texting while driving as a secondary offense, which meant that police could only ticket drivers for the infraction when they stopped them for some...
by nathanavrunin | Jun 11, 2020 | Car Accidents
In Florida and throughout the United States, distracted driving is an ongoing problem. Despite statistics demonstrating its risk, research into its prevalence, and legislators and law enforcement clamping down by citing drivers, it still happens. While distracted...
by nathanavrunin | Jun 10, 2020 | Car Accidents
If you were injured as a pedestrian in Florida, you’re not alone. Pedestrian accidents are all too common, and pedestrian fatalities continue to go up across the nation. After seeing a two-decade-long decline, such fatalities have been increasing since 2009 in...
On behalf of South Florida Trial Lawyers, A Private Law Firm | May 26, 2020 | Car Accidents
For pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers alike, motor vehicle accidents have the potential to cause long-term suffering. Some injured victims may spend years undergoing physical therapy, and in and out of surgery. Others may struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder...
On behalf of South Florida Trial Lawyers, A Private Law Firm | May 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
The average age of vehicles on the road is increasing, which is understandable. Florida residents have plenty of good reasons to hold on their current vehicle; it can probably serve them for 15 years and, in some cases, run for 300,000 miles. By contrast, new cars can...
