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Sep

Understanding Tennessee’s At-Fault Automobile Liability Insurance Laws

Unlike Florida and some other states, which currently operate a “no fault” system with respect to automobile liability insurance, Tennessee does not do so. Under a no-fault system, the driver’s own insurance covers any injuries which he or she may have suffered up to a specified...

Category: Insurance

Sep

Motorcyclist Kills Fellow Motorists and Fisherman on One of Miami’s Busiest Bridges

A recent tragic motorcycle accident on one of Miami’s busiest thoroughfares, the Tuttle Causeway connecting Miami Beach to downtown Miami, killed three people. According to a report from the Miami Herald, the accident occurred when a motorcyclist hit a motorist on a scooter, and...

Category: wrongful death

Sep

Shooting at Equinox Gym in Coral Gables Highlights the Importance of Ensuring Proper Safety and Security for a Business’s Patrons and Employees

A workplace shooting recently occurred at an Equinox gym facility in Coral Gables. A trainer who had been terminated from Equinox earlier that day entered the club, pulled out a gun and opened fire, killing an Equinox employee and critically injuring another before turning the gu...

Category: Premises Liability

Sep

Street Legal Golf Carts: Who Is Responsible for Accidents?

Golf carts are becoming an increasingly common form of transportation in many South Florida communities. Many are looking for a ‘green’ way to get around their neighborhoods or run an errand. Not only are residents of South Florida driving them, but they also are an increasingly...

Category: Golf Cart Accident

Sep

Schwed, Adams, Sobel & McGinley Sponsor Concert at THE BLVD

Schwed, Adams, Sobel & McGinley sponsor the Bloody Win Tour in at THE BLVD – Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. Featured in the photo from left to right are Jared Eastlack, Allen Gressett, Sherri Watson and Josalyn Sanders...

Category: Schwed Law News

Sep

Golf Cart Accidents in Florida: More Dangerous and Much More Common Than Most People Would Expect

Florida is a retiree's paradise for many reasons. With its abundant sunshine, warm climate, thousands of people in their golden years with whom to socialize and interact, more golf courses than any other state and hundreds of miles of beaches, Florida is a haven for senior...

Category: Golf Cart Accident

Sep

Construction Zone Accidents: Be Cautious of the Reduced Speed and Slow Moving Industrial Vehicles

An accident in October 2016 involving a dump truck in Rockledge, Florida served as a reminder of the dangers that can occur due to slow moving construction and other industrial vehicles on Florida’s roadways in an era when it seems as if construction on Florida’s highways is neve...

Category: Construction

Sep

Allen Gressett: Passion and Loyalty Define Him

Allen Gressett joined the Memphis, Tennessee office of Schwed, Adams, Sobel & McGinley six months ago. Having been born and raised in Mississippi, Gressett has a deep sense of loyalty and passion for his home state, the work he does and his intrinsic need to give back. Gresse...

Category: Personal Injury Attorneys

Sep

Pedestrian Accidents Continue to Plague Memphis, Tennessee and the Rest of the Country

A recent report in the Memphis Commercial Appeal served as a reminder that the roads are dangerous places for pedestrians across the United States, including in Memphis and other parts of Tennessee. According to the report, 14 pedestrians have been killed so far this year on Memp...

Category: Pedestrian Accidents

Sep

Federal Bill to Cap Damages in Medical Malpractice Will Drastically Alter Florida Damage Cap if Passes

A bill to cap the amount of damages that can be awarded to a victim of medical negligence in a lawsuit is advancing in the U. S. House of Representatives. Called the Protecting Access to Care Act and introduced by Republican Representative Steve King of Iowa, the proposed bill wou...

Category: medical malpractice

Sep

Florida’s Legislature Considers the Most Dramatic Changes to the State’s Automobile Liability Insurance Laws in More Than 40 Years

Florida’s Legislature is currently considering the first major changes to the state’s motor vehicle insurance scheme in more than 40 years. These changes could have a significant impact upon personal injury cases related to motor vehicle accidents. The changes follow in the wake...