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What Compensation Can I Receive After an Uber or Lyft Accident?
Uber and Lyft are a regular part of everyday life in Florida. However, you’re equally at risk of being involved in an accident in a ridesharing vehicle as your own or someone else’s. If you were hurt in a ridesharing accident, what compensation could you be entitled to receive? Here’s what you should know…. Read More »
How Should I Prepare to Speak With Car Insurance Companies After a Collision?
You’re mandated by the state of Florida to carry a certain amount of car insurance to cover damages in case of a motor vehicle accident. Actually using your insurance for its intended purpose is a different story though, and many insurance agents are less than cooperative. This is what you should know before speaking… Read More »
Can You Sue a Golf Cart Parts Manufacturer for Damages?
A Golf Cart Battery Malfunction? On April 6, 2020, the Seal Beach Old Ranch Country Club in Long Beach, Florida caught fire. The culprit? A malfunction in the process of charging a golf cart battery with an external charger. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this specific instance. However, this scenario is another reminder… Read More »
What Legal Options Do Victims of Medical Malpractice Have?
After being neglected or injured in the hospital, you may be thinking about what legal options are afforded to victims of medical negligence. Here’s what you need to know about how medical malpractice is defined, what factors contribute to negligence, and what your next steps should be. Medical Malpractice — What Is It? Medical… Read More »
How Does Pain and Suffering Get Calculated for My Car Accident Lawsuit?
Car accident victims typically experience two different types of damages. One type of damage is called Economic damages and relates to actual expenses incurred by the victim, like a hospital bill or a vehicle repair estimate. Non-economical damages are harder to calculate because they relate to non-tangible harm like pain and suffering. Here’s what… Read More »
When Is a Business Liable for a Slip and Fall?
In winter, Florida may not get ice or snow, but average rainfall increases drastically and the state becomes a wet, sopping mess. This increases the number of injurious slip and falls, which can range from minor to catastrophic. Here’s when businesses may be held liable for slip and fall damages, and what your next… Read More »
What Causes Ridesharing Accidents?
Ridesharing has grown in popularity, especially in urban areas where public transportation takes too long and cabs are too expensive. This increase in usage of the service has naturally increased the number of related accidents. Ridesharing accidents can be devastating — here’s what causes them and how to get help after an Uber or… Read More »
What Causes Teenage Car Crashes?
Car accidents are a leading cause of death among teenagers across the United States. Here’s what you need to know about the major causes of teen motor vehicle collisions, and how to get help after your child was hurt in a car crash. Texting and Driving Texting and driving is a common type of… Read More »
What Should I Say During My Personal Injury Deposition?
Were you injured in a car accident and filed a lawsuit for damages? You’ll likely need to submit to a deposition. Here’s what you should know about what a deposition is and how you should answer questions. Deposition 101 A deposition is a legal recording of witness statements. An attorney asks the witness questions… Read More »
What Forms of Distracted Driving Result in Motor Vehicle Accidents?
Arguably the most well-known (and dangerous) form of distracted driving is texting. What makes it so dangerous? It combines all four of the primary types of distraction behind the wheel, making it impossible to operate the car safely. Here’s what you should know about the forms of distracted driving and when it’s in your… Read More »