Backup cameras have been lauded both for their convenience in parking and because they may reduce the risk of injury-causing accidents, especially for drivers of SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has required these video features among other Driver Assistance Technologies since May 2018, citing statistics that show…
Just a year after the first season shocked and appalled viewers who got a glimpse into the disturbing world of hip-hop artist R. Kelly, the latest installment of Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning began airing its second season on the Lifetime Network. Entertainment Weekly covered the story in…
Every new year brings new laws in Florida, and 2020 is no different. A Miami Herald article dated December 31, 2019 described several key pieces of legislation that became effective on January 1, from an increase in the smoking age to a higher minimum wage. The article also pointed out…
You can expect any head or brain injury to come with sky-high medical bills, but some forms of trauma are so severe that the costs of treatment run into the millions of dollars. According to researchers at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, victims who suffer traumatic brain injury (TBI)…
It is no secret that your insurance rates could increase considerably when you are at fault in a motor vehicle crash. As such, you probably understand the other driver’s similar sentiment when he or she was negligent in causing a crash in which you were hurt. There is a strong…
Personal injury attorneys typically offer a no-cost initial consultation for accident victims, since they understand the financial implications and what you are going through after suffering injuries. Because your time is valuable, it is important to make this first meeting a productive one by being prepared. You do not want…
You may be familiar with Florida’s four-year statute of limitations on filing a car accident lawsuit, but you are probably not aware of another crucial deadline — the 14-day time limitation on getting medical treatment for your injuries. For some auto crashes, the deadline will not be an issue because…
When you are hurt because of dangerous conditions on property, you may have legal options to recover compensation under the theory of premises liability. In general, this legal concept imposes a duty on owners to keep the property in a reasonably safe condition for those who enter upon it. If…
Broken bones, cuts, abrasions, and burns are some of the most common injuries in a Miami auto crash, and they are certainly among the most obvious. However, there are other forms of trauma that can be just as devastating, but not as noticeable. Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries serve…
It is devastating to lose a loved one in an accident caused by someone else, but you might get a sense of relief knowing that you have rights as a surviving family member. Under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, you could be eligible to seek compensation from the responsible person or…