Injured in a Lyft or Uber accident? Posted on Oct 04, 2018
One of the many things that may pop in your head after being injured in an accident while taking an Uber or Lyft, after a few curse words, is insurance coverage, especially if you were injured. There are a few different incidents that we are going to cover so you can have a better understanding. […]
Sideswipe Car Accidents: Not as Minor as they Seem Posted on Sep 01, 2018
Sideswipe accidents, which occur when two cars heading in the same direction collide side by side, may not look like much. Damage to the vehicle is often minor and unimpressive and looks like everyone inside should have been fine. The seemingly minor, low damage impact can often hide significant injuries; insurers may downplay the injuries […]
Dooring Accidents – Don’t Get Doored — Car Doors and Cyclists Don’t Mix Posted on Aug 30, 2018
Road rage, drivers who just can’t stay in their own lanes and a general lack of appreciation for cyclists – if you commute by bike or simply ride for exercise or fun, then you already know most of the typical hazards. Thanks to social media and a growing attachment to technological distractions, there’s another way […]
How Witnesses Help my Personal Injury Claim Posted on Apr 20, 2018
Accidents that result in injury can be difficult to reconstruct when authorities are conducting an investigation. But, there are very few articles of evidence regarding an accident that are more important than having creditable witnesses who can give a detailed description of what transpired. Many time those who are injury victims do not realize what […]
Semi-Truck Accidents Posted on Apr 13, 2018
Semi-Truck Accident Statistics Semi-trucks make up about 13 percent of the trucks on the road today. Ninety-eight percent of semi-truck accidents result in one or more deaths. Semi-truck accidents cause $20 billion in damage per year. One semi-truck accident costs an average of $60,000. Why Semi-Truck Accidents are so Dangerous The person who is in […]
Tire Blowout Accident Injuries – How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help Posted on Mar 21, 2018
Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the tires that are on their cars. People usually assume that the tires that they buy will provide many miles of safe traveling. Unfortunately, however, sometimes even brand new tires will blowout and cause accidents. It is a sad fact that every year thousands of […]
What if my Injuries and Recovery Exceed my Florida PIP Coverage? Posted on Mar 14, 2018
States like Florida that use no fault insurance law often present a dilemma for injured accident victims when it is time to collect financial compensation for damages. Florida state law requires all drivers to carry no fault personal injury protection on themselves that is applied initially in the event of an accident that results in […]
The Most Dangerous Intersection in West Palm Beach Posted on Jan 24, 2018
West Palm Beach has numerous major roads running through it, and several dangerous intersections. The most dangerous intersection in West Palm Beach is Okeechobee Boulevard and State Road 7. With numerous parking lot entrances just a few hundred feet from the intersection, and multiple lanes on all sides, there’s a lot going on. Why an […]
Child Injured in a School Bus Crash? What Compensation are you entitled to? Posted on Jan 17, 2018
Like any student on a school bus, if your child is properly seated and involved in an accident, and he or she is injured, liability should attach. The remaining issue is compensation for damages. Compensable Damages Damages in a personal injury case can be wide ranging. To be compensable, they must be proximately caused by […]
Distracted Driving-The Dangers It Causes Posted on Jan 10, 2018
Distracted driving is risky. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a distracted driver causes 10 percent of fatal car accidents. Distracted driving causes Eighteen percent of car crash injuries. Many people believe that they can multitask while they drive. However, being distracted for just two seconds can double your risk of getting into […]