Category Archives: Personal Injury
Preventing Construction Accidents in Miami
The construction industry has a great impact on the economic growth of our nation. Without this industry, we’d have no infrastructure such as buildings and roadways. Although the construction industry is an important one, it’s also a risky, yet dangerous one, often resulting in construction accidents and sometimes death in Miami. OSHA’s Fatal Four… Read More »
Negligent Security Claims in Miami
When people think about premises liability, they tend to think of slip and falls, dog bites, and amusement park injuries. But, one of the growing types of premises liability that is becoming more common in society today is negligent security. Each time a person steps foot on public property such as a nightclub, movie… Read More »
Truck Drivers Have a Duty to Avoid Truck Accidents
In Miami and throughout the United States, we depend on trucks to carry goods from coast to coast, and even across country borders. According to the American Trucking Association, more than 70% of goods consumed in the U.S. are moved by trucks. Trucks share the roads and highways with cars, motorcycles and other modes… Read More »
What You Should Know About Miami T-Bone Car Accidents
Imagine cruising in your vehicle, enjoying the sunny Miami weather and taking in a nice view of the beach scenery and palm trees. You’re doing all you can to be a cautious driver and make sure you’re following the rules of the road. You drive up to a red light and make a complete… Read More »
Cell Phones: A Distraction in Slip and Falls in Miami
The technological advancement of cell phones has changed the way people move about through life. Everywhere you go you see people scrolling and texting away on their cellphones. People use their cell phones in the airport, standing in line at a concert, at the movies, or just when they’re bored. Cell phones are no… Read More »
Train Crashes and Personal Injuries in Miami
When people think of crashes that cause injuries, they tend to think of crashes involving cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and boat crashes. But train crashes are just as capable of leaving victims with serious injuries. According to an article in Forbes Magazine, every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in… Read More »
Who is Responsible for My Slip and Fall over an Electric Scooter?
The City of Miami recently implemented a six-month pilot program that allows the rental of electric scooters in Coconut Grove, Brickell, Downtown Miami, Edgewater and Morningside. Six companies – Bird, Bolt, Jump, Lime, Lyft and Spin – are participating in the program. The City’s website states that if the company is not addressing problems… Read More »
4 Things to Consider When an Electric Scooter Causes a Car Accident
With Miami’s recent implementation of the six-month electric scooter pilot program, the electric scooter is now a popular way to zip and zoom around downtown Miami – and with good reason. The electric scooter reduces our carbon footprint and minimizes traffic congestion on Miami roads. Finally, riding an electric scooter is fun. But each… Read More »
When to Sue for Your Miami Motorcycle Accident
From the beach views, sunshine, and warm temperatures, Miami is a prime location for riding a motorcycle. Just take a ride from Miami to Key West and you’ll see why. While riding a motorcycle can be a fun activity, it’s also a dangerous one, often resulting in motorcycle accidents. If you are involved in… Read More »
Warning: Distracted Driving in the Form of Texting is Illegal in Miami
The growing use of cell phones while driving is becoming a wide-spread problem for drivers, no matter the age. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, distracted driving remains one of the major causes of traffic accidents. This is why distracted driving, specifically texting and driving is now illegal in Miami. According to AAA’s distracted… Read More »