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23.5 Percent of Florida Drivers Have No Insurance

As a Miami Car Accident Lawyer, I often have to tell my clients that despite their severe injuries, the driver that destroyed their life, does not have insurance or does not have bodily injury liability insurance. The latest study from the Insurance Research Council, confirms that a whopping 23.5 percent of Florida drivers have no insurance at all. Further, I…

Were Police Justified In Chasing Burglary Suspect

As a Miami Bicycle accident attorney, I follow all bicycle accidents closely. Yesterday I wrote about the deaths of two cyclists,Christopher McConnell, 61, of Cooper City and Dean Amelkin, 60, of Coral Springs, and the questions regarding a police chase that may have led to their deaths. BSO is investigating the facts of the case, and whether a pursuit took…

Yet Another Bicycle Accident On Rickenbacker Causeway

A cyclist who was hit Tuesday in Key Biscayne is in critical condition. Key Biscayne is filled with sports enthusiasts. Cyclist and runners go up and down Key Biscayne from Sunrise to Sunset. However, Key Biscayne is also filled with speeding and distracted motorist and that makes for a deadly combination. In the last two years countless cyclist have been…

New Stroke Consortium Created in South Florida

When dealing with a stroke patient, every second counts. More often than not, EMS personnel will determine whether a patient has a good result or a bad result. In theory, EMS will diagnose a stroke, and transfer the patient to a hospital that has stroke center accreditation. The fire rescue personnel will call the hospital while in route, and advise…

Negligent Security Case Against Fast Food Franchise Will Result in Very Interesting Discovery

As a Miami Personal Injury lawyer, I have the honor of representing a client who was shot and rendered a parapalegic while working for a fast food franchise. Paraplegia paralysis means that the paralysis is in the lower body and legs, while quadriplegia paralysis refers to paralysis in the entire area below the neck. Individuals with spinal cord injuries often…

Man Dies in Hit and Run Accident

Once again, another Hit and Run accident in Miami. Carl Jones died early Saturday as a result of a hit-and-run accident on North Miami Avenue and 79th Street. The police estimate the driver was traveling at approximately 60 MPH when he struck Mr. Jones and threw him more than 100 feet from the point of impact. At last count, Florida…

Family of Cyclist Sues Strava For Wrongful Death

Most Bicycle accident lawsuits are against the driver/owner of the at fault vehicle. In organized race events a cyclist may try to sue the race organizer, however, most race organizers require competitors to sign releases/waivers, and those waivers are generally upheld in a court of law. In a new twist, the family of a cyclist that was killed is suing…

$1.48 Million Dollar Verdict For Herniated Disc Injury

A combination of great lawyering and a good client resulted in a $1.48 Million Verdict. The Plaintiff was a 37 year old father of four when he was rear ended at a stop light. The Plaintiff had immediate complaints of radiating right leg pain following the accident. The radiating leg pain is a sign of a herniated disc. What made…

Truck Accident On US 27 Sends One Driver To The Hospital

Truck accidents are common on US 27. However, an accident this morning was strange even by US 27 standards. The accident began June 7, 2012 at about 4:00 a.m. On the afore mentioned date and time Rafael Ferrer Rodriguez, was driving south on U.S. 27, just north of Griffin Road, when he pulled over to check his tires. Rodriguez moved…

New Study Creates Hope for Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are often the result of trauma. Victims of spinal cord injuries face unimaginable difficulties. As a Miami personal injury attorney, I have represented and currently represent victims of traumatic spinal cord injuries. As part of my representation I try to account for what my clients medical needs are going to be in the future with a comprehensive…