Miami enjoys a booming tourist industry with visitors coming from all U.S. states. Sadly, being on vacation does not insulate you from the risk of being involved in a car accident. Injured victims from out-of-town face an even more overwhelming situation after an auto crash, since they are in unfamiliar…
In a lawsuit recently filed in the Miami-Dade Circuit Court, plaintiffs are seeking $25 million in damages from the owners of an apartment complex in Gladeview, a suburb just northwest of Miami. The allegations stem from an incident that occurred in November 2019, when a man was killed by a…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) periodically assesses multiple holidays throughout the year to determine which are the most dangerous to be on the road, and its findings should be noted for the one coming up soon — the Fourth of July. In a Traffic Safety Facts publication on…
It is shocking to learn that more than 1,000 people are killed and another 306,000 are injured every year in bicycle accidents across the US. However, another trend indicated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is even more disturbing: In its recent publication on Traffic Safety Facts: Bicyclists…
You might read a headline once in a while about a Miami car accident caused by a motorist falling asleep at the wheel, but you would probably never expect to be personally involved in a drowsy driving crash. Unfortunately, statistics reveal that fatigue is common among drivers and it can…
While often referred to as “slip and fall” accidents, the nature of your legal rights falls under the category of premises liability if you were hurt in such an incident. As with many other personal injury claims, the basis of these claims is negligence. You can recover compensation if you…
You do have legal remedies available after being hurt in a Miami car accident, including the option to seek compensation for your losses. In a particularly serious crash, you may be able to pursue the responsible driver’s insurance company by filing a claim. The objective is to recoup monetary damages…
Nursing homes have a legal duty to ensure that residents enjoy a safe living environment and quality care, an obligation that stems from Florida law and by contract. Unfortunately, far too many assisted living facilities fail to live up to their obligations. One of the biggest threats to residents is…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is always investigating features that promote safety and reduce the risk of car accidents. One of the latest efforts involves Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication (V2V), which is technology that allows vehicles to wirelessly exchange information. By communicating traffic-related factors with other vehicles, V2V can alert…
You are probably aware of the risks of fatal and injury-causing car accidents in Miami, but you may not realize that the threats affect you even when you are not in a four-wheeled vehicle. When collecting data on crashes, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) also…