Firm Blog

August 4, 2021

The maritime industry represents one of the most dangerous workplaces. Maritime accidents can easily result in catastrophic or even life-threatening injuries for workers. Below are some of the most frequent causes of maritime accidents. If you have been injured in a maritime accident, you should speak to an attorney as soon as possible to go over your legal rights and…

August 2, 2021

Some roads in Florida are known for their influx of commercial trucking traffic. While this is necessary to the transport of products and goods, when a truck driver makes a mistake, it can be dangerous – especially if another car is involved. Common Truck Accident Causes While many of the same causes of car accidents can also lead to truck…

July 31, 2021

With an increase in events during the summer months, more people will turn to rideshares for safer transportation. While using a rideshare can be a good decision, especially if you have been drinking, it is important to know what to do if you are in an accident while riding in one. Do you know your rights following a rideshare accident?…

July 26, 2021

Taking Photos After a Florida Accident When you get into an accident, it helps to take photos as quickly as you can because the photos that you take could potentially help you win your case. The reason these images are so important is that they provide better insight into what really happened and who was at fault. There are many…

July 15, 2021

When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you can suffer a series of severe injuries. One of the most common types of injuries involves soft tissue damage. This is damage to the ligaments or muscles in the body. It might include a sprain, strain, or an overstretched muscle. Causes of Car Accident There are many actions that can…

July 5, 2021

Steps Florida Residents Can Take After Being Injured in a DUI Accident When it comes to drinking and driving in the United States, the statistics are startling. Drunk drivers are far more likely to cause car accidents than non-impaired drivers, with over 10,000 people dying in alcohol-related crashes per year. Impaired driving costs the American people almost $50 billion per…

June 29, 2021

Swimming pools are a popular amenity at many apartment buildings and complexes, as offering swimming pools means residents have a place to take a refreshing swim on a hot summer day and to socialize with their neighbors. However, a swimming pool can quickly turn deadly when an accident occurs due to negligence or recklessness. But who bears liability if a…

June 20, 2021

Distracted driving represents one of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents in Florida. Unfortunately, drivers have multiple potential distractions in their vehicles, including cell phones, vehicle infotainment screens, food, and drink, or grooming or applying makeup in the mirror. While a distracted driver will normally be found responsible for an accident, how do you prove that the other…

June 9, 2021

Although Florida enjoys wide highways and good weather throughout the year, the state is also home to several cities that rank among some of the most dangerous cities to drive in.  Most Dangerous Driving Cities in Florida The most dangerous driving cities in Florida, based on factors such as motor vehicle fatality rates per 100,000 residents, the likelihood of an…

May 27, 2021

According to a report from the Zebra, approximately “391,000 drivers were injured in distracted driving crashes in 2017.” To put this in perspective, in the same year there were reportedly “39,773 gun deaths in the United States.” This startling statistic shows not only how deadly distracted driving accidents can be but also how alarmingly common they’ve become. These numbers resulted…