Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Can Someone be Held Liable for Serving Alcohol at a Party?
The short answer to this question is yes, but only in certain situations. This issue crops up most often when a guest at a party becomes intoxicated and then drives home, causing an accident. Social hosts can be held both criminally and civilly liable in cases where the driver was a minor, so if… Read More »
Federal Court Rules that Designated Drivers Not to be Held to Higher Standard of Care
In Florida, all drivers are required to use reasonable care when driving. This includes an obligation to comply with all traffic laws and to take reasonable steps to protect passengers and other motorists from foreseeable harm. In fact, some drivers, including bus and taxi drivers have an even higher duty of care to others…. Read More »
Defective Roadway Design and Maintenance
Although most car accidents are the result of driver error or manufacturer negligence, many crashes occur because of problems with roadway design or construction mistakes. Both state and federal regulations require highway design engineers to follow certain standards when planning roads. Unfortunately, city governments and contractors do not always comply with these standards, which… Read More »
What are the Main Differences Between Car Crashes and Truck Accidents?
Any kind of vehicle accident can leave occupants seriously injured or even permanently disabled. However, collisions involving large commercial trucks tend to be particularly deadly. This is partly due to the fact that they are so large, often weighing as much as 80,000 pounds. Trucks also pose an additional danger because they often carry… Read More »
Collecting Compensation for Accidents Caused by Road Rage
Car accidents occur at an alarming rate across the nation. While many of these accidents are caused by a driver’s failure to abide by traffic laws or by a defectively designed or assembled car part, a surprising number of accidents are also the result of road rage. This type of reckless behavior can have… Read More »
Intersection-Related Collisions
Car accidents can happen almost anywhere and at any time. However, there are certain areas that tend to be especially dangerous for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Traffic intersections, for example, are one of the most common locations in which car accidents occur in Florida. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates… Read More »
Who Is Responsible for Injuries Sustained in an Accident Caused by the Driver of a Stolen Car?
In negligence cases, it is relatively common for more than one party to be held responsible for a victim’s injuries. For instance, if an employee is driving a company car when she causes an accident, both she and the employer can be sued in court. This ability to hold a third party accountable for… Read More »
Governor Passes New Law Regulating Uber Drivers
Last week, Governor Rick Scott officially signed House Bill 221 into law. The new law requires transportation network companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft to comply with certain rules regarding driver qualifications and insurance and is expected to offer substantial protections to those who are injured in accidents caused by TNC drivers. If… Read More »
Accidents Caused by Drugged Drivers
Although DUIs are usually associated with driving under the influence of alcohol, the reality is that Florida law actually recognizes a separate offense for driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). Drivers who injure someone else because they were driving while intoxicated face serious criminal penalties, but may also be required to compensate the… Read More »
The Eggshell Plaintiff Doctrine
Many accident victims sustain totally new and unexpected injuries. For instance, a passenger involved in a car accident who had no preexisting injuries or history of bone problems may suffer a broken leg. In other situations, however, an accident may cause an old injury to flare up or aggravate a preexisting condition. Fortunately, injured… Read More »
