Car accidents can be terrifying to live through. Unfortunately, they are more common than they should be in Florida and, especially, Miami-Dade County. With these car accidents, many victims are violently impacted through long-lasting injuries. If this is the case for you, you should know your rights. Common car accident injuries Although there are many different ways that you can be injured in a car accident, most injuries fall into specific common categories. These common examples include: Back injuries Broken ribs Bone fractures Burns Concussions Herniated discs Internal bleeding Laceration ..read more

The roads in Florida can be dangerous, and, unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents occur all too often. If you get into a motor vehicle accident, it’s essential to know what rights you have and how to seek lost wages that may come as a result of the incident. Lost wages: What they are Lost wages are the wages you would have earned following your accident through the point in time whne you can return to work. This includes wages from your current job or other jobs you may have taken during this period, minus any earnings you are able to make in some other way, which may include “light duty” wor ..read more

Brake Safety Week is scheduled to take place between August 20 and 26. This is a yearly event in Florida and all across the U.S. The point of this event is to shine a light on truck brake safety awareness. The theme of this year’s event will be brake linings and pads. Enhancing their safety and general usage is the stated goal. What will happen during this event? The primary reason to get your brakes inspected is to do your part to prevent truck accidents. If you aren’t reminded in time to do it yourself, don’t worry. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is making it a mission to brin ..read more

Public officials in Florida are working toward a deeper understanding of the reasons for motor vehicle accidents to find ways to prevent death and injury. One contributing factor in motor vehicle accidents is distracted driving. Distracted driving Distracted drivers are certainly not a new phenomenon, but the problem has grown with the increased use of electronic devices. According to reporting from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), during the five seconds that it takes to send a text you can drive the length of a football field at normal state highway speeds. Althoug ..read more

There are many factors that might determine how severe a car accident may be. For instance, an accident that takes place on a Florida highway may be more severe than one that takes place on a service road because vehicles tend to travel at higher speeds on a highway. However, this is not the only reason why accidents are more severe today than in years past. Vehicles are larger In recent years, drivers have become increasingly comfortable with purchasing larger cars to accomodate all their needs, leading to more trucks and SUVs on the road. These vehicles are significantly taller and heavier t ..read more

If you’ve felt something was wrong with your health but were told by a doctor that all was fine, or that it was all in your head, you may be the victim of medical gaslighting. This practice can significantly impact the health and well-being of Florida residents. Defining medical gaslighting Medical gaslighting is a form of medical malpractice where a healthcare provider dismisses or downplays a patient’s symptoms, concerns or health problems. The provider may suggest that the patient is exaggerating, imagining or lying about the symptoms. This can be incredibly frustrating and lead to patients ..read more

There are more than 400,000 motor vehicle accidents per year in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. These accidents can be dangerous, and the severity of a crash is often heightened when it involves a collision between commercial trucks and cars. Accidents like these are dangerous, as commercial trucks are more of a threat than other passenger vehicles. When serious injuries result from an accident, victims frequently find it necessary to seek compensation by holding the responsible party or parties financially accountable. The complexity of truck ..read more

The holiday season is here. Besides being a time for family gatherings, religious traditions and friendly get-togethers in South Florida, it’s also a time when drunk driving is more of a problem than ever. Workplace holiday parties, family dinners, college bowl games, catching up with old friends — for too many people, these are all dangerous pitfalls for drinking and driving. But when they get on the road, many of these impaired drivers will lose control, cause terrible wrecks and ruin lives. Unfortunately, innocent people will likely get seriously injured or killed at the hands of drunk driv ..read more

Driving over the speed limit is one of the most violated traffic rules in Florida, which often results in fatal car crashes.  Thus, the state has imposed some harsh laws to try to curb this behavior.  If you are a car accident victim, you may be entitled to compensation that can help you recover your losses. Speeding injury facts in Florida A recent statistic showed that speeding was a factor in 29% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in the country.  An average of over 30 people are killed per day, or 11,258 per year.  The study also showed that speeding causes 16% of all ..read more

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