15
Sep
Who Is Responsible for An Exterior Sidewalk in a Florida Slip and Fall?
You are walking towards a branch of your bank, which is on the first floor of a commercial office building, to withdraw some cash when you stumble over a piece of broken pavement outside the front entrance. You trip, break your ankle, and also sustain injuries to the tendons and ...
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15
Sep
What if the Other Driver Lies to the Police?
Someone turning left and speeding through an intersection, laying on his horn in an attempt to beat a red light, plows into your car as you accelerate from a green light with the right of way on a busy South Florida road in broad daylight. He smashes into your rear driver’s side ...
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15
Sep
Why Is the Insurance Available so Important in My Personal Injury Case?
The insurance available is a key factor in many, if not all, personal injury claims and lawsuits. Often, particularly in a state like Florida where many motorists or other parties do not have insurance or have minimal insurance, if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident or ...
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15
Sep
Driving Rules for Roundabouts in Florida
Roundabouts are widely used throughout the rest of the world, but cities, towns and municipalities across the United States have been slow to adopt them despite the fact that many studies show them to be safer and more efficient at moving traffic through than traditional traffic ...
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15
Sep
What if an Uninsured Driver Caused My Accident but the Car Owner is Insured?
A major problem for motorists injured in accidents on Florida’s roadways, and particularly in South Florida, is the issue of insurance and, specifically, what insurance the other driver who caused the accident does or does not have. Florida has the highest rate of uninsured drive...
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15
Sep
Ryan Fabre: Returning Home to South Florida to Help the Injured
Schwed Law’s newest attorney is an experienced local product who returned to Palm Beach Gardens from Washington, D. C. to be near his family. Ryan Fabre, the latest member of Schwed Law’s roster of talented personal injury attorneys, joined the firm in July 2021. A native of Palm ...
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15
Sep
Driving With Hazards On: Now Legal in Florida in Certain Limited Circumstances
March of every year brings another legislative session in Tallassee and, often, also brings with it changes to the laws that affect the operation of motor vehicles in Florida. The 2021 legislative session was no exception. Aside from an attempted change to the state’s mandated Pe...
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15
Sep
Driving in School Zones Safely after a Year Off
After months or a full year of trying (often in vain) to get their kids to focus on classes taking place via Zoom while at the same time trying to work remotely from home themselves during the Covid-19 pandemic, many parents are excited that in-person schooling is returning. Thus...
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15
Sep
Governor Vetoes PIP Reform Legislation
In somewhat of a surprise move, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently vetoed legislation that had passed the Florida Legislature that would have reformed the state’s personal injury protection (PIP) system. The legislation would have replaced the entire PIP insurance scheme with...
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15
Sep
Right on Red at Intersections: A Huge Hazard for Florida Pedestrians
One of the most dangerous situations for a pedestrian in Florida is attempting to cross an intersection where vehicles are permitted to turn right on red, even where the pedestrian may have both a walk signal and a crosswalk, and thus the right of way. At intersections where they...
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15
Sep
Who Is Responsible for a Pothole Accident?
Swerving to avoid a huge pothole in the road, another driver sideswipes your car. Your driver’s side door is smashed in while your head whips forward and hits the steering wheel in the process. Somewhat dazed, you get out of the car to exchange insurance information with the othe...
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15
Sep
Can Red Light Cameras Impact My Florida Motor Vehicle Accident Personal Injury Claim?
Red light cameras first began to be used widely across Florida in the early-mid 2010’s. They were often employed by cities across Florida at key intersections to catch people running red lights. Red light cameras gradually became more and more commonplace. Today they are at almos...
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