Pedestrian deaths in the United States are at their highest level in nearly 30 years, and Floridais among the most dangerous of the 50 states. The Governors Highway Safety Association released a study in February 2019 that showedpedestrians accounted for 16 percent of all traffic deaths in 2017, up from 12 percent in 2008.Florida had […]
Steps to take after a car crash involving your child, and how our experienced auto accident lawyers can help. Every parent knows the nagging fear that some harm might befall their little ones. As parents, we feel it when we drop them off at school, when we let them go play with a friend, or […]
We look at several of the biggest, multi-million-dollar medical malpractice recoveries in recent Florida history (and some of our own successes as Miami medical malpractice attorneys). You might have heard that medical malpractice claims are some of the toughest cases to win in Florida. If you’ve recently suffered injury or hardship because of a health […]
When someone dies because of negligence, surviving family members may be entitled to claim compensation for their losses. But the law governing those claims can be complex… When someone in your family dies unexpectedly, the loss touches so many areas of your life. Your day-to-day experiences, finances, emotional health, and quality of life can all […]
What happens when more than one party is negligent in a FL car crash or personal injury accident? There is a basic rule in United States personal injury law: the person whose negligence causes an accident should have to pay for the costs of the accident. But what happens when more than one party is […]
Drivers in the Miami-Dade County area have likely noticed that new poles were installed on Interstate 95 to separate express lanes from general use lanes. The poles were installed two years ago in an attempt to make the highway safer, and preliminary evidence now shows that they are having a significant positive impact on highway […]
Potholes may seem like only a minor nuisance for drivers. However, a recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association estimates that potholes are responsible for about $3 Billion worth of automobile damage per year across the country. Worse still, potholes, along with poor road conditions in general, pose a significant safety hazard. Vehicles impacted […]
On September 19, Cargill Meat Solutions announced a recall of 132,606 pounds of beef. This recalled product, which consisted of 3-pound, 10-pound and 20-pound chubs of beef produced June 21, had been sent to companies such as Certified Angus Beef, Excel, Fire River Farms, Our Certified, and Sterling Silver. All affected product was labeled “EST. […]
If you are a cyclist in Florida, you might want to take a minute and review your safe cycling practices. Nationally, Florida ranks first in bicycle fatalities at 5.7 per million. On average, the state sees 110 cyclist deaths annually. The national average is only 2.3 deaths per million. Even though Florida is lower than […]
If you believe you have been the victim of medical malpractice, it’s important to understand the statute of limitations. Under Florida law, the statute of limitations imposes a deadline for filing a medical malpractice case. How long do you have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida? In most cases, civil claims must be […]
