Unless you work in the legal field, you may not be aware of a measure recently passed by the Florida legislature and signed into law by the governor. However, if you are the victim of any type of accident in the state, the new statute could have profound impacts on…
Whether you head out to your Miami neighborhood supermarket to grab a carton of milk or hit a big box store for a week’s worth of groceries, you never expect that your safety may be at risk. Unfortunately, negligent store owners who do not properly maintain the premises create a…
In a state that is almost completely surrounded by water and contains thousands of waterways within its borders, you can expect that boating is a popular activity in Florida. In fact, according to statistics from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC), the state ranks #1 for registered vehicles. There are more…
It may not surprise you to learn that children under 14 years old comprise the highest rate of emergency room visits for traumatic brain injury (TBI), but you might be shocked to learn the health effects. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the implications for children are…
Bicycling enthusiasts rank Florida quite high for bike-friendliness, and weather, designated bike lanes, and access to lock stands are all factors that add to the appeal. Unfortunately, the risk of bicycle accidents is still quite high. So far, in 2023, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that…
You might hear rumors or have personal experience driving on the most dangerous roads across the US. However, statistics are actual proof that Florida is home to a few of the deadliest highways in the nation. According to a report published by WFLA NBC News Channel 8, traffic data from all…
One of the key concepts in a Florida accident claim is negligence, in which the actions of the at-fault party are evaluated to determine if they breach the duty to exercise reasonable care. Negligence is also a factor when reviewing the victim’s conduct. When they are also negligent, victims may…
When compared to the statutes of limitations other US states impose in personal injury lawsuits, Florida’s deadline is relatively long. For all actions based upon negligence, such as car accidents and slip and falls, the victim has four years to file a lawsuit in court. The clock starts to run on the…
Considering the dense population in South Florida, it is not surprising that more than one-third of all motor vehicle accidents occur in the counties of Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports there were more than 123,000 crashes in the region in 2022,…
When someone is killed in an accident, there may be two types of legal claims by surviving family members. One is wrongful death, in which they are seeking compensation not as actual victims of the incident – but as victims of the aftermath due to the void left behind by…