August 1, 2019
Personal Injuries in Florida When someone is injured in an accident, they will likely have a valid personal injury claim against the party responsible for their injuries. The hard part for these individuals, however, is figuring out what type of claim they need to bring in order to be successful. Florida law recognizes many different types of personal injury claims.…
read moreJuly 23, 2019
How Many People Use Airbnb? Statistics indicate that over 150 million people utilize Airbnb. Airbnb is an online service that helps match members with private hospitality services. It’s an intermediary between hopeful renters and people looking for a temporary place to stay. This ingenious modern-day arrangement isn’t without complications. What happens when someone gets injured in an Airbnb? Who is…
read moreJuly 16, 2019
Cruise Ship Accidents Statistics By compiling statistics from the BBC, U.S. Department of Transportation and National Geographic, we can estimate that about 448 major cruise ship accidents have been reported since 2005. During these incidents, people have been injured and even lost their lives. When an accident happens at sea, who has jurisdiction? Which laws apply? This article will give…
read moreJuly 9, 2019
Car and Pedestrian Accident Statistics Throughout 2013, a pedestrian was injured in a car-related accident about every eight minutes. Every two hours, someone was fatally struck by a car. One of the leading contributors to pedestrian and vehicle collisions is a distraction. Statistics indicate that both drivers and pedestrians often get distracted, and this distraction can quickly cause an accident. …
read moreJuly 2, 2019
Car Accident Statistics It’s estimated that everyone, even the most vigilant drivers, will experience a car accident about once every decade. For that reason, it’s necessary for all motorists to learn what to do after being involved in one. Keep reading to get some basic tips and information about the proper after-collision procedure in Florida. Step One: Secure the Scene…
read moreJune 23, 2019
Rideshare Companies in Florida There is no doubt that ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft are taking the world by storm. This new business model is clearly disrupting the old school taxi industry by utilizing technology and providing a quality service at a reasonable price. Not only are ridesharing services quicker and cheaper than traditional taxis and car services,…
read moreJune 18, 2019
Statistics on Distracted Driving Fatalities In the United States, distracted drivers frequently cause more fatalities than drunk driving or speeding. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study found there are 9 deaths per day that are caused by distracted drivers and over 1,000 are injured. What is Distracted Driving? A distracted driver is someone driving a motor vehicle while…
read moreJune 11, 2019
Common Errors After a Florida Car Accident Subsequent to a motor vehicle accident, many people are scared, nervous, angry and agitated. As a result, there are typical errors made in the aftermath of an auto accident. We outline these errors below. 1. Failure to immediately call the police The police will investigate the accident and issue a report of some…
read moreJune 10, 2019
Lawlor, White & Murphey Recognized as Super Lawyers Lawlor, White & Murphey is pleased to announce that three of their dedicated lawyers have been recognized as Super Lawyers for 2019. The Super Lawyer distinction shows each attorney’s dedication to both his legal work and his community. What is a Super Lawyer? Super Lawyers is a group that rates attorneys annually…
read moreJune 6, 2019
Congratulations to Anthony B. White! Attorney Anthony B. White of Lawlor, White, and Murphey was recently recognized and added to the Top 100: 2019 Miami Super Lawyers List. This prestigious award is only given to select members who pass a rigorous selection process. Attorney Anthony B. White Named a Top Super Lawyer in Miami What exactly does it mean to…
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