Being injured in a Miami car accident is a horrific experience, but the aftermath can be even more overwhelming as you are trying to enforce your right to compensation. The process of filing an insurance claim is extremely complicated. To make the situation worse, you may be at a disadvantage…
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Top Five Most Common Accidents on Miami Cruise Ships
When you are planning a cruise from Miami, you want to make sure you have got planning down to the very last detail – from packing your essentials to scheduling activities and excursions. What you may not be able to predict or protect against is the potential for accidents on…
Proposed Changes to Hours of Service for Miami Truck Drivers
Trucker fatigue has been a severe problem on US roadways for decades, as drivers push the edge of their physical limits in the rush to deliver cargo on time. All this time behind the wheel takes its toll and wears them out, potentially leading to fatal and injury-causing truck accidents.…
Vehicle Black Boxes Impact Miami Car Accident Claims
You may think of air travel when you hear about black boxes, but the truth is that these devices are in wide use in all types of passenger vehicles that were manufactured in recent years. The actual terminology used by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is event data recorder…
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…
What is the Recovery Time for a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
One of the most common types of bodily harm victims suffer in serious accidents are traumatic brain injuries (TBI). However, beyond this general classification, there are countless variations based upon the severity and area of the brain that is affected. On the one hand, a minor TBI may not result…
Overview of Neck and Back Injuries After a Miami Auto Accident
The violent force of a Miami auto collision can lead to severe trauma to the neck and back, and these injuries are complicated because a victim may not experience any immediate symptoms. If you are involved in a crash, it could be hours or days until you start to feel…
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…