Florida drivers face a sobering reality: our state is home to six of the ten most dangerous highways in America. While many accidents result from driver error, a significant number of crashes occur due to something drivers have no control over: dangerous road design. When poorly designed intersections, inadequate signage, or hazardous highway configurations contribute … Read more
Last month, I received a call from a client who experienced every driver’s nightmare. She was driving north on I-95 when a ladder fell from a contractor’s truck ahead of her. In the split second she had to react, she swerved to avoid the ladder and collided with a vehicle in the next lane. Both … Read more
When I meet with families dealing with serious injuries, I often witness something heartbreaking. While we focus on the medical bills, lost wages, and physical pain the victim endures, there’s another layer of suffering that often goes unspoken. The spouse sitting quietly in my office, the children struggling to understand why mom or dad isn’t … Read more
When you’re riding as a passenger, it’s natural to assume you’re not responsible if a crash happens. After all, you weren’t the one driving. But under Florida law, there are rare situations where a passenger’s behavior can impact the outcome of a legal claim, especially under the state’s updated negligence rules. If you’re wondering, “can … Read more
Car accidents are stressful, painful, and disruptive… even more so when you’re left dealing with injuries that weren’t your fault. Many people assume that if the other driver caused the crash, things will go smoothly. But that’s rarely how it works. Insurance companies don’t automatically accept liability. Medical bills can stack up before compensation arrives. … Read more
Side-impact crashes happen in a split second, but figuring out who’s at fault can take weeks or even months. Whether you’re hit while crossing an intersection or making a left turn, the legal path forward depends on a variety of factors, from traffic signals to Florida’s updated negligence laws. In this guide, we’ll walk you … Read more
After a car accident, dealing with injuries is difficult enough without having to worry about whether you’re being treated fairly by the insurance company. Yet for many people in Florida, that concern becomes very real. Insurance companies don’t make money by paying full value on claims. Instead, they often look for ways to undervalue your … Read more
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida, understanding how fault is assigned can be just as important as documenting your injuries. That’s because Florida follows a comparative negligence system, and a major update in 2023 has significantly changed how much compensation victims can recover when more than one party is responsible for a … Read more
Imagine this: it’s a busy Saturday morning, and you’re cruising down a crowded road, coffee in hand, when suddenly a delivery van swerves in front of you. This scenario is becoming all too familiar in modern life, with delivery vans from Amazon, UPS, and FedEx weaving through our neighborhoods, fulfilling our online shopping whims. But … Read more
A sudden brake, a cacophony of screeching tires, and a chain reaction that leaves multiple vehicles crumpled. In these harrowing moments, the question arises: who’s really at fault when multiple vehicles collide? Understanding liability in multi-car accidents is paramount, not just for the legal professionals at our Boca Raton car accident firm but for everyday … Read more
