Category Archives: Auto Accidents
How Long After a Car Accident Can I Claim Compensation for My Injuries?
Car accident victims often find themselves preoccupied with obtaining emergency medical care, following a treatment plan, repairing their vehicles, and generally trying to move on with their lives. Unfortunately, this can be extremely difficult, especially for those who are unable to work while they recuperate, or whose injuries are particularly severe. In these cases,… Read More »
New Florida Law Imposes Fines on Drivers Who Illegally Pass School Buses
Under Florida law, drivers are not allowed to pass a school bus that is stopped and has its sign extended and its flashing red lights activated. Unfortunately, an alarming number of drivers ignore these rules, putting innocent children at risk of serious injury and even death. This summer, in an effort to address this… Read More »
Florida Summertime Driving Risks
While it’s true that car accidents can happen just about anywhere and at any time, there are certain times that are more dangerous for motorists to be on the road than others. The summertime months, for instance, are some of the most dangerous for road users. This is largely because certain highway hazards are… Read More »
Nighttime Driving Risks
Anyone who has spent any time on the road at night knows that it is simply a lot harder to drive after dark. Driving at night is notoriously dangerous, even for careful drivers, who could end up injured because another driver fell asleep at the wheel or blinded them with their headlights. Read on… Read More »
What Kinds of Factors Could Affect My Car Accident Settlement?
We see more than our fair share of car accidents in Fort Lauderdale. Most victims, however, don’t need to go to court to collect compensation, but are able to settle their claims in an out-of-court setting. The question for these individuals then becomes how much they expect to recover via a settlement. There are… Read More »
Internal Injuries Can be Fatal
Many of the injuries sustained by car accident victims are obvious. Someone who suffers a severely broken bone, for instance, will likely recognize that something is wrong. Similarly, a serious laceration is not only painful, but will begin bleeding immediately. Abrasions, bruising, and burns may also manifest within minutes of a crash. Other injuries,… Read More »
Camera Footage Can Help Strengthen Your Car Accident Claim
Of the many kinds of evidence that accident victims can present to establish liability for a crash, video footage is among the most compelling. Whether it takes the form of video from a traffic camera, a surveillance camera, or even footage from a dashboard camera, video coverage can act as clear and objective proof… Read More »
Impaired Driving Technology Can Prevent Accidents
Accidents caused by drunk driving seem to be on the rise across the country, increasing by 14 percent between 2019 and 2020 and climbing an additional five percent in 2021. Florida is not immune from this trend and actually regularly tops the list as one of the most dangerous states in which to drive…. Read More »
Tips for Avoiding Drowsy Driving Accidents
Driving while drowsy has proven to be just as dangerous as driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Like intoxicated motorists, drowsy drivers have slower reaction times, have a harder time making good decisions, and may struggle to pay attention to the road, all of which can have deadly consequences for other… Read More »
Common Car Accident Eye Injuries
When people think of the kinds of injuries sustained in car accidents, the first that come to mind are usually broken bones, lacerations, and head injuries. What many are unaware of, however, is that auto accidents are actually one of the leading causes of trauma-related eye injuries. These injuries include everything from cuts and… Read More »
