Despite decades of public awareness campaigns about the dangers, motorists continue to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are almost 5,000 alcohol-involved crashes every year. They cause devastating damage and immeasurable harm to victims. Florida law permits…
In a bustling urban area like South Florida, taxis are a common mode of transportation. According to the Official Website for Greater Miami & Miami Beach, there are more than 40 licensed taxi companies serving Miami-Dade County, its beaches, airports, and other areas. Unfortunately, people riding in taxis are at…
Miami is a vibrant city known for its sunny weather, beaches, and walkable neighborhoods. Unfortunately, in an urban area with an ever-growing population, pedestrian accidents are a serious concern in South Florida. The state has consistently ranked high in pedestrian fatalities nationwide, and statistics from the Florida Department of Highway…
If you are an avid e-scooter user, you are likely attracted to these vehicles for their convenience, reduced environmental impact, and affordability. Another factor you realize is that you are at risk of serious collisions when sharing the road with larger, faster motorized vehicles. Still, despite the fact that you…
Truck accidents are fortunately not among the most common traffic-related incidents in Florida, but they do tend to cause extreme devastation when they happen. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that there are around 9,640 crashes every year involving semis, 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and other large commercial vehicles. More than…
Several families remain in mourning after five victims were killed in a wrong-way crash in Miami on August 20, 2022, but they may soon see justice for the loss of their loved ones. According to Miami’s Local 10 News Channel, Florida Highway Patrol arrested the at-fault driver as he lay…
You know how popular the crowd-sharing business model is for people seeking accommodations, ride-hailing, e-scooter and bicycle sharing, and other services, so it should come as no surprise that the trend has hit the Miami rental car market. The leader in the field, Turo, was actually founded in 2009, so…
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has established certain auto insurance coverage requirements for motorists, just like equivalent government agencies have done in every other US state. However, the laws provide a key difference that has a huge impact on the claims process after a car…
Regardless of the decriminalization and legalization of pot in states across the US, NO jurisdiction has made it OK to drive while under the influence of marijuana. Unfortunately, statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reveal that a ban on drugged driving has not deterred…
Distracted driving is very dangerous and leads to numerous preventable accidents and deaths in Florida each year. In 2019, distracted driving resulted in 3,142 deaths nationwide. If you have been injured in Miami due to the negligence of a distracted driver, you may be able to pursue compensation for your…