Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Accident Attorney
The Dangers Of Drowsy Driving
The driver of a Greyhound bus that was involved in a deadly crash on January 19, 2016, is reported to have told investigators that just before the accident, he was driving while fatigued. Passengers are also reported to have said the driver was falling asleep at the wheel before the accident. In the aftermath… Read More »
How The Passage Of Time Affects A Personal Injury Claim
One of the key reasons it is important to act as soon as possible with regards to seeking compensation when you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence is the time limit the law imposes on such claims. Under Florida law for example, an injured person generally has between two and four… Read More »
Driver Involved in Child’s Death May Not Be Charged
Friends and family of 14-year-old Clay County student Gianna Asencio gathered recently for a vigil to mourn the young girl’s tragic death. According to police reports by the Florida Highway Patrol, at 6:40 a.m. Gianna was attempting to cross Eagle Harbor Parkway near the intersection of Woodlake Drive on her way to her bus… Read More »
Social Media Photographs Allowed in Civil Discovery
On January 7 of this year, the Florida Appellate Court handed down a very important opinion that states that social media photographs are not protected from civil discovery because individuals have little or no privacy rights to information that they have posted on social media sites. The court reasoned that photographs were an important… Read More »
Beware of Auto Defects
When purchasing a car, rarely do the buyers remain concerned about the possibility of a defective auto part in their new vehicle. Sadly, however, faulty car parts not only exist, but are rather common and can lead to serious problems. In recent years, we have heard more and more about recalls and defects in… Read More »
Two Motorcyclists Killed in Crash on I-95
Police are still investigating a crash that occurred on 1-95 that killed two motorcyclists and left a female driver seriously injured. The accident occurred after 9:00pm on Interstate 95 at Atlantic Boulevard when a woman driving a Honda Accord lost control of her vehicle and veered into the center median. The driver of a… Read More »
Types of Damages in a Personal Injury Case
The decision to file a personal injury claim may be complicated. Depending on the type of accident and injuries involved, however, filing a claim for negligence against a perpetrator may be the only way to be compensated for a victim’s injuries. A claim for negligence is usually filed when a victim is injured because… Read More »
