With the holiday season upon us, we will unfortunately notice a rise in drunk driving accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has previously reported that on average, there are 36 fatalities every day in the United States that are attributed to drunk driving. During the Christmas holidays, there are…
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Traumatic Brain Injuries Occur in a Variety of Accidents
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) affect some 1.8 million people each year, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These injuries occur when a jolt or blow to the head causes injury to the brain resulting in a disruption in normal brain function. Some of…
Families of Men Killed with Marlins Pitcher Sue Estate For Negligence
Last September, an early morning boat crash claimed the life of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez and his two companions, Eduardo Rivero and Emilio Jesus Macias. The crash happened when the pitching ace’s boat ran aground into a stone jetty between PortMiami and the open ocean. Families of the two…
Three Signs Your Miami Slip and Fall was the Result of Negligence
Three Signs Your Miami Slip and Fall was the Result of Negligence Slip and fall accidents are consistently among the most common causes of accidental injury in the Miami area. They can occur anywhere, including schools, malls, grocery stores, gas stations, and even on the sidewalk. While many people believe…
Shot in a Donut Shop: Suing for Negligence After a Firearms Accident
For many people, the day doesn’t really start until they have had their morning coffee. Usually, the worst thing that happens while trying to get a caffeine fix is that the line at the coffee shop is too long. For one South Florida woman, her morning coffee stop ended in…
Establishing Liability in a Contested Miami Car Accident Case
In the vast majority of car accident cases, liability is not contested. This generally means that is perfectly clear who caused the accident and the only issue that needs to be addressed is the amount of money the at-fault party (or his or her insurer) will pay the victim. Unless…
Be on The Lookout for Drunk Drivers on Super Bowl Sunday
This Sunday, millions of Americans will watch the New England Patriots take on the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI in Houston, Texas. For many football fans, Super Bowl Sunday has become an unofficial holiday, full of friends, food, and, sometimes, the over consumption of beer, wine, or liquor. Unfortunately,…
TIMELINE IN A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
If you have been injured, you are likely wondering what you should do next? Should you speak with an attorney now or later? Should you try and handle the claim on your own? Should you focus on healing and not worry about trying to bring a legal claim in court…
What Happens If Your Child is Injured at Daycare?
For working parents, daycare is a must. Leaving children in the care of others is scary, especially when babies are only a few months old. Sadly, many children suffer serious injuries or are even killed in daycare facilities. If your child is injured while in daycare, what are your options?…
Premises Liability: Can Property Owners be Liable for Weather-Related Slips and Falls?
Can Property Owners be Liable for Weather-Related Slips and Falls? When most people consider slip and fall claims, they picture a shopper in a grocery store slipping and falling in a puddle of milk. Or, they may picture an individual in a shopping center who trips over merchandise that has…