Articles Posted in Car Accidents

Distraction is a problem for all drivers. Whether it’s a vibrating cell phone or children in the back seat – there is constant competition for our attention at all times, even behind the wheel. But a recent news investigation reveals South Florida emergency responders may have an even higher rate than the rest of the…

The importance of careful pretrial investigation by injury victim attorneys cannot be overstated. It is essential in any injury case to have all elements carefully laid out so there are no surprises, nothing overlooked. This is true even in relatively simple cases. While plaintiffs are understandably interested in minimizing their legal expenses, not investing in…

Disabled vehicles pose a serious risk of injury not only to the operator and occupants, but also to others on the road. That’s why it’s best to maintain a vehicle in basic working order, to avoid potentially dangerous scenarios in the first place. The recent case of Ex parte Quality Carriers, Inc. illustrates what can…

In any injury lawsuit – be it a car accident or a defective product or premises liability – there are two general types of damages that can be awarded. The first type is compensatory damages. This is a sum of money awarded following a civil action to compensate a person for injuries, property damage or…

The entire South Florida community is mourning the loss of life of two young people with bright futures who were killed in a chain collision accident on I-75. One was a 17-year-old recent high school graduate. The other was a 29-year-old third-year medical student about to begin clinical rotations. Their lives ended when a tractor…

In a motor vehicle accident involving a commercial truck, it may be clear the trucker was at fault and caused the crash. What is less clear is who is legally liable. Employers are usually responsible for wrongful acts of an employee or agents, provided those acts were not intentional and were committed in the scope…

It is not highly unusual for passengers in a crash or their survivors to sue drivers following an accident, even when they are family members or close friends. The goal is not malice, but rather compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other costs, which are often paid by insurance companies rather than the individual…

The death and injury toll stemming from faulty airbags manufactured by Japanese company Takata continues to rise. Currently, authorities have tallied 105 injuries and six deaths linked to the defective auto parts. Some of those in the count occurred more than a decade ago, and are only now being recognized as likely connected. The massive…

Add to the list of reasons one should always wear a seat belt: The seat belt defense. Although some states have specifically barred defendants in car accident lawsuits from using this defense, Florida is not among them. The seat belt defense essentially holds that a person who is severely injured or killed in a car…

Authorities will not criminally charge a 92-year-old man believed at-fault for a Florida crash that resulted in the deaths of three utility workers and the injury of another motorist. Although investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol have not indicated any age-related condition contributed to the crash, it has nonetheless sparked a debate about the point…