Blog Category - Auto Accident

Oct

Teen Driving Accidents Surge Mid-Summer in Florida

We are now deep into Florida’s “100 Deadly Days of Summer. ” This is the dangerous stretch from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During this time, teen driving accidents spike dramatically. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports a consistent surge i...

Oct

Seatbelt Defense in Florida Personal Injury Claims

Florida personal injury cases often involve discussions about comparative negligence, especially concerning the seatbelt defense. This concept can significantly impact the outcome of a motor vehicle accident or any other injury case. Comparative negligence refers to the role the...

Oct

SUV Crash in Belle Glade Leaves Nine Dead

In a tragic incident that has gained national attention, an SUV crashed into a canal in Belle Glade. The western Palm Beach County SUV crash resulted in nine deaths, including six children. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) is investigating the crash. An initial report from...

Oct

Dangerous Instrumentality Claim and Your Car Accident Case

The Florida Department of Highways Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has well-documented the number of uninsured drivers on Florida’s roads. According to recent data, the statewide uninsured motorist rate for June 2024 is 6. 37%. This is 1,038,246 of the total 16,306,173 registra...

Oct

Tractor-Trailer Incident in Ocala: Rock-Form Sulfur Spill and the Dangers of Negligence

A recent incident in central Florida’s Ocala area involved a tractor-trailer transporting rock-form sulfur, a common ingredient in agricultural chemicals and fertilizers. This event unfolded with the tractor-trailer merging into a passenger vehicle, causing damage to an I-75 ramp...

Oct

Robo-Taxis in San Francisco: A Milestone for Autonomous Vehicles

Robo-Taxis: A Game-Changer for San FranciscoIn early August, San Francisco achieved a significant milestone, marking a notable victory for the autonomous vehicle industry. Following a decision by California regulators, it became the first city in the US to grant permis...

Oct

What If an Uninsured Motorist Hits Me?

You are driving on I-95 when you are rear-ended by another driver who is required under Florida law anytime a motor vehicle accident results in either property damage or personal injuries or death to pull his car to the side of the road. You also pull your car safely to the side...

Oct

Report Shows Miami Has Among the Worst Traffic in the World

According to a report from the Capitolist regarding the annual INRIX 2022 Global Traffic Scorecard, Miami now rates as one of the most traffic-clogged cities in the world. Even despite the pandemic, the amount of time the average Miami motorist must spend stuck in traffic every y...

Oct

Hit-and-Run Driver Causes Head-On Collision

In DeLand in central Florida, three people were killed recently when a wrong way driver at 2:20 a. m. ran into a car head-on and then fled his car on foot. The hit-and-run driver, who was in a pick-up truck, ran into a car with four people in it, three of whom were killed. The fou...

Oct

Teen Killed, Three Critically Injured in New Year’s Eve Accident in Gainesville

In an absolutely horrific tragedy that took place on New Year’s Eve, one teen was killed and three were critically injured in a wreck that took place at 10:48 p. m. on I-75 near Gainesville. According to a report regarding the crash, a car with four teens in it was speeding when t...

Oct

10 Hospitalized after Accident Involving Van Carrying College Team

Right before Thanksgiving, a van carrying a college cross-country team from Oregon was involved in a serious, multi-vehicle accident on I-75 in southern Alachua County. Ten people were ultimately injured and had to be hospitalized as a result of those injuries from the crash. An...

Oct

What Role Does Your Prior Driving Record Play In A Motor Vehicle Accident in Which You Are the Victim?

You are approaching a traffic light that has already turned red, so you gradually slow your vehicle down. As you do so, you grab your phone, which went off while you were approaching the light, to see who texted you and what they said. As soon as you pick up the phone, you immedi...

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