Two motorcyclists were killed in a crash last night in the Florida Keys. The accident involved a vehicle and a motorcycle and resulted in a fatal left turn collision. This unfortunate tragedy further emphasizes the need for awareness of the “Look Twice Save a Life” campaign. The last four words…
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Car Accident Lawyer Gets $11.5 Million for Miami-Dade Drag Racing Victim
Two Miami-Dade women suffered serious injuries in an alleged drag racing accident. According to the Daily Business Review, their auto accident attorney was able to secure them an $11.5 million award in damages. Both women suffered collapsed lungs, among other injuries, including broken ribs and fractures. The drag-racing driver had…
In Florida, You Can Recover Damages Even if You Are 99% at Fault for an Accident
Imagine this: you’re involved in a serious car accident. Let’s further say that following the accident you were found to be largely at fault. Despite this, you face serious medical expenses, sustained injuries that will result in missed time at work, and are facing a lengthy recovery period. Can you…
What to Do if a Car Hits Your Home in Miami, Florida
In June alone, there have been several reports of cars crashing into homes. CBS Miami reported that a car crashed into a North Miami home. While no injuries were sustained as a result of the accident, the news reports failed to mention the extent of property damage the accident caused.…
How to Stay Safe When Driving to the Keys this Summer
U.S. 1 is one of the most scenic highways in America. The Overseas Highway has been lauded for its vistas and its beautiful long bridges that cross miles of ocean. The highway follows Henry Flagler’s old railway—a railway many thought impossible to build when it was constructed in 1912. Today,…
2 Possible Options Following an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist
Car accidents can be costly, particularly if you sustain serious injuries or property damage during the process. There are thousands of collisions in the United States each year, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that car wrecks in 2010 cost the country up to $1 trillion due to…
What to do after an automobile accident on Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH – First, you should almost always get checked out at the scene by Fire Rescue if you’ve been injured even slightly. Even if you have medical training, it is exceedingly difficult to assess your own medical condition. Thus, strongly consider any offer from a fire rescue…
The Head-on-Collision: What Types of Injuries Can Be Sustained? (Part 2 of 3)
Possible Safety Issues Regarding Protective Features Such as Airbags and Seatbelts You Should Be Aware Of When a head-on collision occurs, the front seat occupants are rapidly propelled forward towards the windshield. In order to prevent someone from going through the windshield, most cars have two important safety features, the…
The Head-on-Collision: Statistically More Likely Than Any Other Accident to Cause Death and Incapacitating Injuries (Part 1 of 3)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – Data from the Florida Department of Transportation lists 1,173 wrong-way crashes (also known as “head-on collisions”) on Florida’s freeways and toll roads from 2003 to 2012. In those, 164 people were killed and 1,322 hurt. Seaside attraction Miami, which is the largest metropolitan area in Florida, is…
Legal Representation Help – Filing a Lawsuit after a Head-on Collision in Florida (Part 3 of 3)
The minimum Personal Injury Protection coverage required by law in Florida is only $10,000. This amount is never enough to fully pay for damages, especially when it comes to a catastrophic accident like a head-on-collision. And that is your own insurance that covers your own damages. Unfortunately, many car owners…