WALKING THE WALK

pedestrian liability distracted pedestrian

Car vs. Pedestrian.  No contest.  When the two collide – well, it’s difficult even to think of that as a “collision”. We think, rather, that the car struck the pedestrian. That the driver of the car did a terrible thing. The pedestrian, of course, is nearly always the one injured or killed. Surely the driver … Read more

NO MORE NO-FAULT?

no fault repeal senate chamber

Florida’s so-called “no-fault” law has been on the brink of repeal again. As recently as April 2, 2019, the news media were breathlessly reporting repeal’s progress. On that date, Florida Senate bill SB-1052 was approved by the Banking and Insurance Committee on a 5-3 vote. It passed from there to the  Appropriations Committee for approval … Read more

Whiplash Injury

whiplash injury

No car accident lawyer’s blog is complete without a post about whiplash. This is undoubtedly the most common of all the injuries from car accidents.  In this post, we’ll go over what a whiplash injury is, how they’re sustained, and what to expect in the way of compensation. WHIPLASH Whiplash is a general term for … Read more

WHEN IS AN EMPLOYER RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS IN A COMPANY CAR?

accidents in company cars

Let The Master Answer. This legal principle can apply to accidents with company cars. An employer can be held responsible for an employee’s acts. The term for this is respondeat superior. The key is the employer-employee relationship. Not the company car, per se. Thus, the doctrine can apply to employees driving their own cars for work … Read more

WHEN CAN YOU SUE FOR DAMAGES FOR PAIN AND SUFFERING?

damages for pain and suffering in car crash

Car accidents can damage more than our bank accounts. After a serious injury, people may lose the ability to spend time doing what they love. Playing with their children, for example. Or being a good companion to a spouse or life partner. Thus, the physical pain due to the accident is made so much worse … Read more

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN RUIN YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CASE

Social Media and Car Accidents

If you’re like many, many other Americans, you ‘re in the habit of updating friends and family through social media. Friends, family, and “friends”, too. Facebook friends, Twitter followers, and so forth. The stork brought a new member of the family? Facebook post! Landed that great new job? Instagram it! Let’s face it: social media … Read more

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION

accident reconstruction model

There’s been a serious traffic accident. People were gravely injured. Or killed, as were 37,133 people in the US in 2017. The injured have arrived at hospitals. Wreckage has finally been cleared, roads re-opened. Afterward, the questions loom before victims and their families: How could this have happened? Who’s fault was it? That’s when the … Read more

NEGLIGENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Negligent repair

Car accident lawyers know that sometimes a negligent party wasn’t present at the scene of an accident their negligence caused. When Silver Injury Law, PA investigates a client’s accident, all possibilities are on the table. One of the avenues that can be fruitful is the maintenance and repair histories of the vehicles involved. Sometimes, a … Read more

OLD AGE AND ROAD ACCIDENTS

damages for pain and suffering in car crash

Florida is a haven for the elderly. Some, of course, are native Floridians aging at home.  It’s interstate migration to Florida, especially of retirees, that swells their numbers. In terms of elderly percentages, 3 of the top 5 US counties are in Florida. Not surprisingly. old age and road accidents are front and center here. … Read more