The Sunshine State leads the nation in motorcycle fatalities again in 2016 according to the most recent statistics from the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). With 577 deaths, Florida was far and away the most dangerous state for motorcyclists according to NHTSA’s 2015 statistics, which just recently became available. This put Florida far…
Automobile liability insurance rates in Florida continue to climb, having risen more than 25 percent since the beginning of 2015. Florida drivers pay some of the highest automobile liability insurance rates in the United States, ranking among the five most expensive states to insure an automobile. This affects all drivers because every Florida motorist is…
Common types of motor vehicle accidents in Florida are accidents involving pedestrians. Florida is consistently shown to be one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians. This is particularly true in the urban areas including South Florida with its high population of senior citizens, snowbirds and tourists. Under Florida law, motorists are…
Motivated by the belief that that if you love what you do and pursue your passions, then success will follow; Paul Adams has found success in both his professional and personal life. Despite a standout career as a personal injury attorney, Paul also makes the time to attend his children’s sporting and school events as…
Delivering excellence in all his endeavors, Steve Schwed learned early that sports and family are the training ground for life and law. Family provided the passion for his entry into the legal profession; having grown up with his grandfather as a judge and being the second youngest of six children, Steve enjoyed the role of…
Although most people do not realize this until they have the misfortune to be involved in a personal injury case, insurance companies ultimately pay the vast majority of personal injury claims. In an automobile collision, the liability insurer for the negligent driver that injured someone else will typically pay out any verdict or settlement, while…
Travel on major highways is a fact of life for many Floridians commuting to and from work every day, dropping their children off at school, as well as other activities. South Florida is one of the nation’s most populous areas and a central part of life is travel on major freeways. Whether it is Interstate…
Construction accidents are unfortunately not uncommon in Florida. These accidents can involve a bystander walking by a construction site that is hit and injured by falling debris to a construction worker who may be seriously injured or even killed on the job. This is scenario that is sadly more common than most people realize. For…
Have you been the victim of a dog bite or other animal attack in Florida? Perhaps you walked over to your neighbor’s house to drop off some mail that had accidentally been delivered to your house. Instead of a thank you, the neighbor’s dog rewarded your kindness by rushing the fence, knocking you down and…
Although accidents happen throughout the year on Florida’s roadways, the holiday months are a particularly dangerous time for motorists, as many snowbirds and tourists are in town during this part of the year to enjoy the balmier weather in Florida. In addition, more drivers are likely to drink and drive, due to an increase in…
