Monthly Archives: January 2022
Parking Space/Lot Accidents
Parking space accidents occur much more often than you think. Unfortunately, a parking lot accident can be just as stressful and risky as an accident that happens on the highway. According to the National Safety Council, tens of thousands of parking lot accidents occur every year, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of… Read More »
What Is Loss Of Consortium?
In the U.S., the term “loss of consortium” is associated with personal injury and wrongful death claims. Simply put, you can file a loss of consortium claim if your loved one was permanently injured or killed by someone else’s negligence. In the U.S., spouses, parents, children, and even siblings can file a loss of… Read More »
How Passenger Vehicle Drivers Can Avoid Large Truck Accidents
According to the NHTSA, more than 5,000 people died in accidents involving large trucks in 2019. More than 70% of the people killed in large-truck crashes in 2019 were occupants of other vehicles, mainly passenger vehicle occupants. This is primarily because a smaller, lighter car provides little protection than a bigger, heavier vehicle, assuming… Read More »
Is Eating While Driving Considered Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is quite dangerous. According to the NHTSA, distracted driving claimed the lives of 3,142 people in 2019. So, what exactly is distracted driving? According to the NHTSA, distracted driving is any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from driving. There are many types of distracted driving behaviors, but when people hear of… Read More »
Delayed Concussion Symptoms
One of the first questions we ask a new client following a car accident is, “Did you suffer a concussion and/or have any post-concussion symptoms?” If you believe you suffered any traumatic brain injury, even a mild traumatic brain injury, you should immediately go to the hospital or another medical profession. Traumatic brain injuries… Read More »
Is It Illegal To Drive Barefoot In Florida?
If you live in the Sunshine State, the chances are, you have driven barefoot at least once. The weather in Florida is hot, so it seems reasonable to choose to drive barefoot. After a day at the beach, it appears practical to get into the car and drive home without stopping to put on… Read More »
Calculating Pain And Suffering In A Florida Personal Injury Case
After being in a Florida accident because of another party’s negligence, you might be left facing many losses and difficulties. For example, medical expenses usually add up fast after an accident. On top of you having to deal with substantial medical expenses after an accident, you might find yourself experiencing immense pain and suffering…. Read More »
Distracted Driving And Bicycle Accidents
According to the CDC, bicyclists are at a higher risk of crash-related injuries as compared to car users. The CDC reports that more than a thousand bicyclists died, and there were more than 400,000 bicycle-related injuries in 2015. Additionally, according to the CDC, adults aged 50 to 59 have the highest bicycle deaths. On… Read More »
Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up If I Use PIP?
Your car insurance premiums should NOT increase if you make a PIP claim following a crash that is not your fault. Car insurance is expensive, especially in South Florida. The last thing anyone would want is for their car insurance premiums to INCREASE following a crash that is not their fault. Not surprisingly, the… Read More »
