Car Accidents
Rear-End Automobile Crashes – Who Is At Fault?Posted in Car Accidents on March 19, 2019
If you are injured in a traffic accident, proving which driver was at fault is the key to the claim process, but determining which driver caused an accident isn’t always easy. If it’s a rear-end collision, the typical presumption is that the driver in the rear vehicle is the at-fault driver, but is that always… read more
Car Crashes Caused By Defective PartsPosted in Car Accidents on January 19, 2019
Whether you own a minivan, a motorcycle, a sports car, an electric car, or a big gas-guzzling SUV or pickup truck, you want a vehicle that is both safe and that does not require constant trips to the repair shop. Unfortunately, however, too many vehicles today are made with defective parts or with design flaws… read more
Why Full Coverage Car Insurance May Not Actually Be Full CoveragePosted in Car Accidents on September 28, 2017
You pay your car insurance premiums faithfully and on time. In exchange, you have the reasonable expectation that your insurance company will have your back in the event of property damage or an accident. Unfortunately, not even full coverage car insurance always pays your balances in full after an accident. Do motorists have any other… read more
Can I Get More Money for Being Hit by a Distracted Driver?Posted in Car Accidents on August 21, 2017
The smartphone has given rise to a generation of multitaskers. It is the culture to be busy, in a hurry, and instantly available at all times. This has led to a pandemic of distracted drivers using their electronic devices behind the wheel. In recent years, the number of distracted drivers involved in accidents has risen… read more
10 Tips for Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Car AccidentPosted in Car Accidents on August 16, 2017
Car accidents always involve insurance companies. The extent of involvement depends on the circumstances of the crash and the type of coverage, but, one way or another, a car insurance company will make an appearance after a collision in Miami. How injured accident victims deal with car insurance companies and insurance claims adjusters can make… read more
Drowsy Driving: The Dangers vs. Lack of Legal PunishmentPosted in Car Accidents on August 14, 2017
The number of drowsy driving accidents is difficult to quantify. Police attribute many likely drowsy driving accidents to other causes simply because there is no way to prove the driver fell asleep in a fatal accident. Research suggests that driving tired is a much larger problem than statistics reveal. In one study, one in 25… read more
Jacksonville Named Deadliest Cities for Drivers: New StudyPosted in Car Accidents on July 28, 2017
It’s no secret that Florida is one of the deadliest states in terms of car accidents. With heavily populated cities, miles of rural roads, and notoriously negligent drivers, Florida ranks among some of the most dangerous states in the country. A staggering 395,532 crashes occurred in 2016, a number that’s increased 43% since 2014. Experts… read more
How to Get a Car Accident Report in FloridaPosted in Car Accidents on July 21, 2017
In the days following a Miami traffic accident, your idea of what happened may change or grow fuzzy. You might mix up details or forget things. It’s important to phone the police after an accident to receive an accurate write-up of the event. The officer will write down the names and contact information of everyone… read more
Self-Driving Cars: Safer or Riskier Than Traditional Cars?Posted in Auto Accidents,Car Accidents on November 29, 2016
According to industry projections from BI Intelligence, semi-autonomous and completely autonomous vehicles will account for 10 million vehicles on roadways in 2020. Championed to reduce accidents and improve transportation experiences, self-driving cars seem to be the answer to roadway woes. As a wrongful death law firm, we wonder if recent accidents involving self-driving cars show… read more
Florida Sees Increase in Fatal Car CrashesPosted in Car Accidents on September 28, 2016
Florida is notorious for large numbers of accidents, and that’s where car accident law firms come in. Between heavy traffic and reckless drivers, the Sunshine State poses a significant risk of motor vehicle crashes. Major cities like Miami see incredible traffic surges during the fall and winter, when seasonal citizens and tourists visit to escape… read more