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It is a stain on Miami’s reputation that pedestrian accidents are as common as warm weather reports in the nightly news here. As the fourth deadliest city for pedestrians in the country (and a close neighbor to each of the top three), we see walkers, joggers, and cyclists die at a rate that would shock and abhor people in most…

What do birds, bikes, and tourists have in common? They’re all headed to Miami next month — whether we’re ready we’re not. And I suspect we’re not, at least where the bicycles are concerned. Here’s what’s happening. WHEELS: Advancing Florida’s Mobility Future is a large-scale, pro-pedestrian conference set to hit Miami for five days, beginning Wednesday, November 11. It’ll bring…

The Miami New Times recently ran a provocative-sounding report: “Wynwood might just get Miami’s first woonerf.” Not up on your Dutch? That’s okay. “Woonerf” refers to a unique street design, popular in Europe and increasingly trendy here in the States, that blends the best in safety and aesthetics. Translated literally, woonerf means “living yard,” though city planners are more likely…

Miami Beach has seen its fair share of highway changes in 2015, with various city and state construction projects keeping motorists and pedestrians on their toes all summer long. In particular, efforts to manage flooding at Alton Road and West Avenue have caused a series of disruptions. The installation of pump stations has required temporary closures, mergers, and changes in…

Florida hotels get slapped with lawsuits for endangering guests and their personal property all the time. Less common, though, are the lawsuits filed by supermodels and multimillionaires who claim that their lavish hotel parties end in high dollar theft. That is exactly what happened after millionaire British investor Oliver Ripley checked in at the Marriott hotel in South Beach, Miami…

Out-of-towner guests arrive in Miami with preconceived notions — namely, that Miami is a dangerous place to stay. That reputation is real, and it doesn’t do the city any favors, but just how dangerous is Miami? Yes, Miami has more crime than anyone would like, and the traffic accident and pedestrian fatality numbers are also cause for concern. But national reports…

So many of America’s most outrageous headlines seem to begin with the same two words — “Florida man.” Or, as was the case in Fort Lauderdale recently, “Florida superhuman.” The Sunshine State has a reputation for its citizens’ zany antics, which have become a staple of social sharing in the digital age. Seemingly every month, Facebook feeds and Twitter timelines…

Cruise vacations remain the height of luxury. Between the scenic relaxation of an ocean-view stateroom, the endless eating, and the enthralling excursions, cruises remain one of the best ways to see the world. And lucky us, we live right here in Florida, the cruise capital of the world. But as gleeful and glamorous as they may be, cruise vacations are…

The wild world of Florida is no stranger to crazy crimes or outrageous arrests, so it probably comes as no surprise that our state’s civil courts see some pretty peculiar lawsuits as well. We’ve put together a list of the craziest Florida lawsuits we’ve ever come across. None of them arise out of our firm, mind you — but as Florida attorneys,…

Over 100,000 cyclists in the United States and Canada are at risk of receiving serious injuries following the recent announcement that SR Suntour North America is recalling 100,000 of their suspension forks because they pose a safety hazard for riders. The company states that a bolt which connects the top of the fork to the bottom of the fork can…