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Depositions in Miami Car Accident Claims: What You Need to Know
If you are pursuing your legal remedies as the victim of a motor vehicle crash, it is likely that the responsible driver’s insurance company will request that you appear for a deposition. Under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, it is each party’s right to depose the other in connection…
How to be the Best Client Your Miami Personal Injury Ever Had
Whether you were injured due to a car crash, slip and fall, defective product, or other accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, it is wise to retain an attorney to assist with your case as soon as possible. For one, the Florida statute of limitations is four years.…
Speeding is a Primary Factor in Miami Car Accidents
Most drivers are well-aware of the dangers of speeding, but recent information published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sheds some light on the severity of the problem. Speeding has been a factor in around one-third of all fatal motor vehicle accidents for the last 20 years, and…
How Much can I Recover After a Miami Truck Accident?
You are probably not surprised to learn that crashes involving semis and other large trucks are among the most serious accidents on Florida roadways. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, these vehicles and their trailers can outweigh a passenger vehicle by as much as 20-30 times, depending on…
Reasons to Avoid Social Media After a Miami Car Accident
Billions of people around the world are active on social media on a regular – sometimes hourly – basis, according to data published by social media intelligence company BrandWatch. There are 2.2 billion users spending an average of 142 minutes per day on such platforms as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and…
How do Miami Personal Injury Attorneys Bill for Legal Fees?
Whether you have heard them on TV, the internet, or over the radio, you are definitely familiar with the language in some ads for legal services. You know such promises as: You do not pay unless you win; No legal fees until we win your case; and, Many others. These…
Your Post-Accident Journal as the Victim of a Florida Car Crash
Besides hiring a Miami car accident attorney, one of the most important things you can do as the victim of a crash is to start a journal regarding your experiences. You will face considerable challenges in attempting to recover compensation through an insurance claim, since you can expect the adjuster…
What is New in E-Scooter Liability and Laws
Take a stroll through Downtown Miami or other major US cities, and you are bound to see that more people are getting around on a new form of transportation — electric scooters, or e-scooters as they are called by service providers Bird and Lime. These vehicles have been on the…
The Extreme Nature of Underrides in Florida Truck Accidents
Any truck collision can lead to serious injuries due to the size difference between an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle, but underride crashes are among the most horrific. An “underride” impact occurs when a smaller car slides underneath a truck’s trailer, often smashing the roof, shearing it off, or penetrating…