car crash

July 1, 2020

When are Miami Drivers at the Highest Risk for a Car Accident?

Even when you are extremely cautious and drive defensively on the busy streets of Miami, car accidents are still a threat. However, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) collects data to better understand when the risk of collisions is higher. Various factors impact the potential for crashes according to different days of the week, seasons, holidays, the time of day, and more. When you know the most dangerous times to be on the road, you can avoid non-essential trips and take extra precautions when you do need to drive.

Since you cannot prevent crashes entirely, it is important to work with a Miami car accidents attorney if you were injured. Plus, you can review the following information on when drivers are at the highest risk of being involved in a crash.

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October 29, 2019

Vehicle Black Boxes Impact Miami Car Accident Claims

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

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 (EDR), which is technology that captures information related to an event – typically a motor vehicle crash. While some drivers have privacy concerns, many other motorists have realized the benefits when filing an injury claim as the victim of a collision.

Though the information from an EDR can support your position, it is still essential to retain a Miami car accident lawyer to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. A synopsis of vehicle black boxes may help you understand how they fit in an effective legal strategy.

How Event Data Recorders Work

July 8, 2019

New Florida Law Cracks Down on Distracted Driving

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

Florida recently joined many other US states in cracking down on certain forms of cell phone use while driving, with a new law that went into effect July 1, 2019. An article in the Sun-Sentinel outlined the details of the Wireless Communications While Driving Law, which bans holding or handling a phone to:

Text or make calls;
Navigate via GPS;

November 28, 2017

Three Separate Fatal Car Accidents over Thanksgiving Weekend end in Florida Canals

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

This past Thanksgiving weekend, was unfortunately fatal for several drivers in the Miami area. According to a spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol, “Thanksgiving is the most dangerous holiday in the United States.” Additionally, “The day before Thanksgiving, fatal accidents increase by 15 percent. That’s why the Florida Highway Patrol is out here, committed to have a high presence and make sure that motorists that are driving to visit their families get there safe.” Highway patrols across the nation made similar pronouncements about increased patrols in an attempt to prevent car accidents.

Curiously, among the serious accidents that happened, there were three where a vehicle crashed and ended up in a canal of some sort, resulting in the death of five individuals.

Thursday

November 13, 2015

Passenger Killed in Miami High Speed Collision

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

In the early morning following Halloween night, a driver lost control of a Chevy Camaro at a “high rate of speed” and veered into oncoming traffic, said the Traffic Homicide Unit for the Miami-Dade Police Department. The Camaro collided with a Dodge Charger causing one of the Camaro’s passengers to be ejected through the front windshield. The ejected passenger was pronounced dead on the scene. The remaining three people inside the Camaro and the driver of the Charger were taken to the hospital and are currently in stable condition.

If you or a loved one was injured or killed in motor vehicle accident contact a Miami Car Accidents Lawyer today.

The accident, occurring at the 5000-block of N.W. 32nd Avenue, was tragic on all accounts. Although Miami police are still investigating the exact causes of the accident, it does appear that the driver was likely driving over the speed limit and is likely at fault for the wreck. Drugs and alcohol have not been ruled out as contributing to the accident.

September 2, 2015

Injured as a Passenger in a Car Wreck? Understand Your Rights

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

You are in the front passenger seat of your friend’s vehicle. They are driving down Coral Way in Miami, Florida when another driver t-bones the vehicle. You suffer serious injuries including whiplash, a bulging disc in your L4/L5 region, and a sprained wrist. As a passenger, should you file a claim against the other driver or your friend’s policy? Our team of Miami car accident lawyers deal with this type of scenario on a regular basis.

When Another Driver Caused the Wreck

If another driver caused the accident (like the t-bone example above), you should pursue legal action against the at-fault driver. This would mean that you need to get the insurance information of the at-fault driver, either from the police who investigated the accident or possibly through your friend, if they exchanged insurance information with the at-fault driver at the scene of the collision.