All You Need to Know About Liability in Florida Truck Accidents

Florida Truck Accident

Car accidents are traumatic events that can cause catastrophic injuries. Moreover, the trauma from auto accidents involving larger vehicles like trucks may be all the more devastating. These vehicles are larger in size, longer in length, heavier in weight, and harder to control than standard automobiles. Truck accidents are a national concern, with thousands of … Read more

5 Facts About Boating Accidents That You Should Know

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Boating accidents happen every year, despite boaters taking safety measures designed to keep everyone on the water safe from harm. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 767 people died in boating accidents in 2020. You might think that this number seems high, but it can be hard to judge risks when you’re not familiar with … Read more

Which of these Causes the Most Motorcycle Collisions?

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What causes the most motorcycle collisions? Motorcycle accidents do not occur as frequently as other types of accidents, but motorcycle crashes are more likely to result in serious injury or death. Statistics have shown that there are 35 times more deaths from motorcycle accidents than from car accidents. Common motorcycle crashes can very often result … Read more

Can a Florida Car Accident Lawyer Help if the Person Who Hits You Doesn’t Have Insurance?

Florida Car Accident Lawyer

Everyone who drives in Florida is required to maintain auto insurance. But that doesn’t mean everyone does what they’re supposed to do. Thousands of people get behind the wheel without insurance. They may not have enough money to afford insurance. Or, they didn’t realize their insurance lapsed for non-payment. Then there are some people who … Read more

$31 MILLION AWARD IN FLORIDA DRINKING AND DRIVING CASE

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Friday, August 23, 2019, was a climactic day in the five-year-long case of a Tallahassee hit-and-run accident.  A jury awarded damages totaling $30.8 million to the victim, a pedestrian who’d survived with profound brain damage.  In addition to the amount of the award, the case and verdict are instructive with regard to dram shop liability. … Read more

FLORIDA JURY AWARDS $5 MILLION FOR WRONGFUL DEATH

WRONGFUL DEATH CASKET

In an earlier post this year we looked at the broad outlines of wrongful death claims in Florida. It’s not a pleasant topic. However, we all have to face the fact that traffic accident injuries are sometimes fatal. Those victims obviously can’t make claims for damages. The plaintiffs in wrongful death cases are, rather, the … Read more