Category Archives: Car Accidents
The Impacts of Whiplash on Your Daily Life
Soft tissue injuries are some of the most common types of injuries victims of Miami car crashes sustain. Soft tissue injuries generally fall into one of three categories: sprains, strains, and contusions. Whiplash, otherwise known as “hyperextension” or “cervical strain/sprain,” and neck injuries, which fall into the sprain/strain categories, are some of the most… Read More »
Who is at Fault in a Bad Weather Car Accident?
Florida is one of the few states in the nation that enjoys consistently nice weather year-round. However, that does not mean that it is immune to bad weather. In fact, when the Sunshine State does experience inclement weather, the conditions are typically much more severe than those experienced anywhere else throughout the country, which… Read More »
What are the Medical Expenses You Can Claim in a Car Accident Case?
If you are injured in a car accident in Miami, the last thing you are going to want to think about is finances. Your mind, as well as the minds of your loved ones, is going to be on your health and healing. Unfortunately, the reality is that even with health insurance, the medical… Read More »
Who Is at Fault in a Parking Lot Accident?
With the holidays officially upon us and shopping season well underway, we feel like now is as good a time as any to address a common driving peril: dangerous parking lots. According to the National Safety Council, more than 50,000 crashes occur in parking lots each year, causing more than 60,000 injuries and over… Read More »
Determining the Surviving Spouse in a Wrongful Death Suit – Before or After the Accident?
If you have recently lost a loved one due to an accident caused by the negligence of another person, the last thing you need is to be hounded by insurance companies, attorneys, and other parties as to your relationship status with the deceased. Unfortunately, if you plan on filing a survivor’s claim or wrongful… Read More »
Liability for Teenage Drivers in Florida
With winter break just around the corner, more teens than normal will be free to drive around at all hours of the day or night. While that does not necessarily mean that those teens are up to no good, the truth is that teens are far more inexperienced behind the wheel than adults and… Read More »
Contributory Versus Comparative Negligence
Determining who is at fault for an accident is often a complex and lengthy process. It begins with the person filing the claim (typically the accident victim and referred to as the plaintiff) proving that the other party was negligent. However, even if the plaintiff can prove that negligence exists, the defendant still has… Read More »
What to Do When You Cannot Afford Medical Bills Post-Car Accident and Pre-Settlement, Pt. 2
If you were in a car accident and your damages exceed your insurance policy limits, you may be wondering how you are going to pay the medical bills that keep showing in your mailbox. Part one of this series explored the various insurance options you can use to help foot the expenses. This post… Read More »
What to Do When You Cannot Afford Medical Bills Post-Car Accident and Pre-Settlement, Pt. 1
When you are injured in a car accident, one of the first things you will do, without even thinking about the financial consequences, is seek medical attention. After all, your physical health is more important than your financial health. Unfortunately, however, the financial consequences of caring for yourself will eventually creep up on you…. Read More »
Theories Of Liability In A Truck Accident Case
In typical car accident cases, accident victims may be able to recover damages under the theory of negligence – and that is about it. However, in truck accident cases, several parties may be held liable and, moreover, several theories may apply. If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident case… Read More »