Category Archives: Car Accidents
Road Rage Causes Accidents, But Is It Really Cause for a Lawsuit?
This past September, a Seminole County jury found Florida resident, Matthew Appearson, guilty of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm. Appearson reportedly shot at George Zimmerman—the former neighborhood watch volunteer acquitted for the murder of Trayvon Martin back in 2012—after getting into a heated argument regarding the Martin case while driving side-by-side on Lake… Read More »
When Bicyclists Are Responsible for a West Palm Beach Car Accident
Because of Florida’s warmer climate, bicyclists are out and about year-round. While bicycling is significantly better for the environment than driving, Florida drivers never get a respite from having to share the road with smaller, more fragile commuters. They must instead remain vigilant year round in order to avoid hitting, sideswiping, or otherwise harming… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s “Dram Shop Law”
When an intoxicated minor gets into a car accident and injures another individual or themselves, people always ask, “Well, how did they get the alcohol?” Or when a notorious drunk causes a devastating accident, people want to know who served his last drink, and why they did not think to say, “You’ve had enough.”… Read More »
Are You Liable for Another Individual’s Reckless Driving?
In most car accidents, liability falls on one of two people: driver of car A, or driver of car B. It is assumed that either one or both of the driver’s negligence was the cause of the accident, and so a car accident personal injury case is built around the assumption that either driver… Read More »
Should You Settle Your Car Accident Claim, or Take it to Court?
If you were involved in a car accident in which you sustained multiple serious injuries, you may be intent on receiving just compensation for your damages right away. In order to do so, you may be tempted to settle with the other party before ever even filing a claim. However, is settlement the best… Read More »
When Lack of Road Construction Signs Leads to Injury and Automobile Destruction
Imagine driving along the interstate – a route you take every day – confident in your driving, your knowledge of the road, and the ability of the drivers surrounding you, when all of a sudden…your lane ends. Instead of the open third lane you are used to, you are met with a wall of… Read More »
Pittsburgh Mother Visiting Port Charlotte Killed While Pushing Infant In Stroller
A 35-year-old woman from Pittsburgh was recently killed in a tragic accident while pushing her infant son in a stroller along Appleton Boulevard in Port Charlotte. The accident took place shortly after 7 am when the victim and her child were struck from behind near an intersection near Bay State Drive, sending the two… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Hears State Farm Lawsuit Against UF Health Jacksonville Over PIP Claim Payouts
The Florida Supreme Court recently heard an appeal by State Farm in a lawsuit the auto insurer brought against UF Health Jacksonville over what it calls a lack of transparency with its medical billing. A state Circuit Court judge originally decided in favor of State Farm, ruling UF Health Jacksonville needed to turn over… Read More »
MMA Fighter Killed In Hit And Run Accident In Delray Beach
A 25-year-old North Dakota man who moved to Florida to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter was recently killed in a hit and run accident while standing on the corner of Federal Highway and Lindell Boulevard. Reports claim a silver sport model Range Rover ran over the victim… Read More »
Uber Sued Over Crash That Caused Brain Damage
A South Carolina couple hurt while riding in a Uber recently filed a lawsuit against the ride-share company alleging the wife’s severe brain injuries were caused due to negligence on the part of the driver and company. The lawsuit is just the latest in a series of claims brought against Uber as Miami-Dade lawmakers… Read More »
