Truck accidents are fortunately not among the most common traffic-related incidents in Florida, but they do tend to cause extreme devastation when they happen. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that there are around 9,640 crashes every year involving semis, 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and other large commercial vehicles. More than 300 people are killed and another 5,050 victims are injured in these collisions. In other words, approximately 55 percent of all truck accidents lead to at least one casualty, usually in the passenger vehicle.  Under Flo ..read more

Several families remain in mourning after five victims were killed in a wrong-way crash in Miami on August 20, 2022, but they may soon see justice for the loss of their loved ones. According to Miami’s Local 10 News Channel, Florida Highway Patrol arrested the at-fault driver as he lay hospitalized for the injuries he sustained. The current charges are five counts of vehicular homicide, though FHP may add counts if it is determined that the man was impaired at the time of the collision. Officials stated that the wrong way accident occurred when the man was heading east in the westbound lanes o ..read more

You know how popular the crowd-sharing business model is for people seeking accommodations, ride-hailing, e-scooter and bicycle sharing, and other services, so it should come as no surprise that the trend has hit the Miami rental car market. The leader in the field, Turo, was actually founded in 2009, so car sharing has actually been around for some time. For both renters and hosts, the tourism industry in South Florida is ideal. It is possible to get a good deal on the perfect car, truck, or van that suits your needs. Vehicle owners can supplement their income and make use of the extra cash ..read more

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has established certain auto insurance coverage requirements for motorists, just like equivalent government agencies have done in every other US state. However, the laws provide a key difference that has a huge impact on the claims process after a car accident — no-fault liability. Just as the term suggests, this means you do not have to prove that the other driver caused the crash.  Through application of Florida’s no-fault auto insurance laws, the short answer to the question is: You file an insurance claim with your o ..read more

Regardless of the decriminalization and legalization of pot in states across the US, NO jurisdiction has made it OK to drive while under the influence of marijuana. Unfortunately, statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reveal that a ban on drugged driving has not deterred motorists from getting behind the wheel while high. There are more than 100 crashes linked to drug and drug/alcohol use every year, leading to almost 50 fatalities and 100 injuries to victims.  Just like DUI, drugged driving is against the law because of the implications on a ..read more

Distracted driving is very dangerous and leads to numerous preventable accidents and deaths in Florida each year. In 2019, distracted driving resulted in 3,142 deaths nationwide. If you have been injured in Miami due to the negligence of a distracted driver, you may be able to pursue compensation for your losses. An experienced distracted driving accident attorney in Miami can help.  What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is defined as engaging in any activity while driving that would take your attention away from operating your vehicle. It only takes one second to get into a majo ..read more

Like most South Florida motorists, you will probably experience a strong sense of panic if you see two headlights bearing down upon you in the same lane of traffic. This scenario is thankfully quite rare, but statistics from AAA still reveal some disturbing trends on wrong way car accidents. From 2015 to 2018, the number of fatal wrong way auto collisions increased 34% as compared to the time period from 2010 to 2014. In an average year, approximately 500 people are killed in these collisions, while thousands of other victims suffer serious and catastrophic injuries in wrong-way vehicle accide ..read more

While car accidents are a serious problem throughout the state, statistics show that South Florida is one of the most dangerous regions for fatal and injury-causing collisions. According to the Crash Dashboard operated by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are more than 106,000 total crashes in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties every year. Around 500 individuals are killed, while almost 55,400 victims suffer injuries in these incidents.  If you were hurt or lost a loved one in an auto accident, you know that it is important to retain legal representa ..read more

After years of debate, measures have moved forward in both chambers of the Florida legislature to repeal the state’s 50-year-old motor vehicle no-fault law. Senate Bill 54 has already passed, while companion House Bill 719 was approved in the committee stage on April 19, 2021. The proposed legislation has been the subject of some controversy among lawmakers, insurance industry experts, and consumer groups, who argue over how eliminating the no-fault law will affect insurance rates.  Under the current no-fault rule, if you were injured in a Miami car accident,  you would seek compensa ..read more

You would probably not be surprised to learn that many Miami car accidents occur because of a driver’s negligence. Common examples include those who speed, run red lights, use their cell phones, and engage in other unsafe acts behind the wheel. Though laws and public safety campaigns aim to deter this type of careless driving, you can expect that there will still be motorists who disregard the risks. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), 90 people die and another 6,337 people are injured in motor vehicle crashes every day.  Many of these collisions can be prevented throu ..read more