Articles Posted in Car Accident Lawyer Miami

Amidst the chaos of a car accident, receiving a ticket can add another layer of stress to an already overwhelming situation. But does it really matter who got the ticket after your car accident in Florida?  In Florida, the traffic crash report and any accompanying tickets are not automatically admissible as evidence in a personal…

In the span of just one year, from 2020 to 2021, the United States witnessed a staggering 16 percent increase in the number of car crashes, reaching an alarming total of over six million – equivalent to approximately 16,500 wrecks each day. These unsettling statistics, released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), shed…

When a family member’s life is tragically cut short due to the negligence of others, you may have the opportunity to file a wrongful death claim in Florida. While no amount of money can ever replace the love your family member brought into your life, the financial compensation obtained from a successful wrongful death lawsuit…

Sometimes in a car accident case it is not clear who is responsible for causing the crash and the drivers involved may blame each other. We often get calls from clients and they tell us the facts of how the crash occurred, but when we talk to the insurance company for the opposing driver, they have a…

Vehicle insurance laws in Florida can be confusing for those who move to the state or are visiting. Florida is what is considered a “no-fault” insurance state, which differs from the way that most other states throughout the country handle car accidents. In a no-fault state, drivers will turn to their own insurance carrier in the…

What Is a Punctured Lung? A punctured lung is a serious injury that can significantly restrict a person’s ability to breathe. Aside from oxygen deprivation, punctured lungs can lead to other serious conditions if they are not treated immediately. However, if a person receives immediate medical care for a punctured lung, the treatment will usually…

In the aftermath of sustaining an injury, it is very likely that you will be dealing with insurance carriers to resolve the claim and obtain compensation. However, insurance carriers are notoriously difficult to deal with and often unwilling to pay out fair settlements. Insurance carriers are typically “for-profit” entities that will look for any reason…

If you or somebody you care about has been involved in a vehicle accident, whether another driver was at fault you were, you are likely going to be dealing with multiple insurance carriers. The aftermath of the vehicle collision can be incredibly complicated, and you can be sure that the insurance carrier of the other party…

With 12,355 bridges throughout Florida, it’s not difficult to imagine that there are also a large number of car crashes on these bridges. When lanes are narrow and drivers are distracted, devastating car accidents can occur. We have mapped the total number of bridge crashes in Florida from 2015 to 2020. Data points are color-coded…

If you are plugged into the legal community or you have been looking for an attorney, you may notice a new trend where attorneys are advertising themselves as “Uber,” “Lyft,” or “Rideshare” lawyers.  This type of advertising implies that these attorneys have some specialized background or experience handling cases where someone has been injured in connection…