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 accident victim may have played in causing the accident or the degree to which their actions…
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 WPTV indicated that none of the ten individuals in…
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 registrations in Florida. Unfortunately, this often leaves motorists uncertain about how to recover damages….
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, and eventually spilling its entire load onto the roadway. According to a local media report on…
Robo-Taxis: A Game-Changer for San Francisco In 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 permission for fully autonomous vehicles to operate as taxis, commonly referred to as robo-taxis. This…
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 of the road…
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 year increased by 30% from 2021 to 2022. This…
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 fourth,…
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 the 17-year-old driver lost…
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 article from local news affiliate WCJB regarding the crash reported…
