If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Florida, then you know that it’s rare that anyone is ever 100% at fault. Even if one driver caused the accident, the other driver usually did something to contribute to the crash. Or maybe they didn’t react the way they should. Even if someone thinks they’re … Read more
One of the most common types of injuries in a car accident is whiplash. Even in a minor rear-end car accident, injuries can happen. Whiplash happens when your neck is stretched too far in any one direction. As you can imagine, this is likely going to happen in a car accident. No matter where your … Read more
When an auto manufacturer realizes that there’s a mechanical defect with a certain model car, they send out something called a recall. Usually, these are for little things such as a seatbelt issue or an airbag problem. The recall lets the owner of the car know that there is a problem. It also tells them … Read more
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of death amongst young people. In fact, teenagers between 15-19 are twice as likely to die in a car crash as an adult. One of the problems is that young people simply don’t have the experience and skills as older drivers. They don’t realize how dangerous it … Read more
If you’re like most of us, you’ve either lent your car out to someone or borrowed a car at some point in your life. Maybe your car’s in the shop and you have no way to work. Or, you’re moving and need to borrow someone’s pickup truck. That’s what we do for friends and family. … Read more
If you’ve been injured in a drunk driving accident, you’re going to be furious. After you manage to recover from your injuries, you’re going to want someone to pay. In this day and age, with companies like Uber and Lyft, there’s no excuse for drunk driving. When someone decides to put their life and the … Read more
A lot of car accident victims get scared when they find out the person who caused their accident has no insurance. Maybe the person driving is a teenager and they haven’t even had their license more than a few weeks. Or, it could be someone who borrowed their neighbor’s car. The last thing we think … Read more
If you’re injured in a car accident in Boca Raton, the first thing you’ll have to do is file your insurance claim. If you’re lucky, your claim will be approved and you’ll get your check in a week or two. However, if your claim is denied, you’re going to need to contact an experienced car … Read more
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
In our Silver Injury Law, PA blog posts we repeat the importance of getting an experienced personal injury attorney involved ASAP after an accident. Think we’re just blowing our own horn? The cold, hard fact is, Florida personal injury law practice is not like the other 49 states. The laws and the judicial system here … Read more
