South Florida Legal Blog
Car accidents: their common causes in Florida
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...
What are the rules and regulations for cyclists in Florida?
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 vehicles in Florida law....
How helmets are linked with bicyclist safety
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 important for...
Florida’s texting-while-driving law is a year old. Do you know the rules?
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...
Car accidents can happen due to eating behind the wheel
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...
Pedestrian deaths hit 30-year high in 2019, says GHSA report
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 the...
Will I still receive coverage after a hit-and-run accident?
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...
What responsibilities do car drivers have around motorcycles?
Motorcyclists may perform certain actions on the road which drivers of other vehicle types may not understand. In fact, it is not uncommon for motorcyclists to weave in and out of lanes for their own safety. Other drivers may not realize it, but many motorcyclists...
Older model cars are in more defect-related crashes
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...
Insurance Claims during pandemic
The most interesting thing that I learned attending the FL Bar CLE course Navigating the CARES Act on April 14, 2020 is how important it is when giving legal advice or direction to note on what date you were speaking. Everything is now subject to change, so what may...
