Can You Sue For Emotional Distress?
November 12, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
Emotional distress is the mental or emotional suffering a person endures due to another party’s negligent or intentional actions. This distress can disrupt a person’s life. It can lead to conditions like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you’ve suffered emotional harm due to someone else’s actions in Florida, you may be...
Read moreHow Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Drive?
November 1, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
Truck drivers play a crucial role in transporting goods across the country. However, long hours on the road can lead to fatigue, increasing the risk of accidents. To promote safety, federal and state laws regulate how many hours a truck driver can drive. Having an understanding of these hours of service regulations is important...
Read moreWhat To Do When Involved In A Truck Accident Out Of State
October 24, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are a common hazard on American roads. Sometimes, the drivers are far from home. Florida sees more than its fair share of these incidents. While only 7% of fatal truck accidents happened in the Sunshine State in 2022, it ranked third in truck accident fatalities. Statistics like these show the seriousness of...
Read moreWhat You Should Know About Geico Insurance Claims
October 24, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Most people think they can handle a simple insurance claim after a car accident. However, many people do not realize that the insurance claim process can become complicated. If you add the feelings of chaos and confusion after a car accident, navigating insurance can be a headache. It is important to understand the insurance...
Read moreHow Long Do You Have To Go To a Doctor After a Car Accident in Florida?
October 24, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
If you've been involved in a car accident in Florida, you might wonder how much time you have to see a doctor. Seeking medical attention promptly is essential, not only for your health but also for protecting your legal rights. Florida has specific laws that can impact your ability to recover compensation if you...
Read moreExamples of Proximate Cause in a Personal Injury Case
October 10, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Blog
Causation is the link between the defendant’s behavior (a negligent act, for example) and the consequences that the plaintiff suffered (perhaps a broken leg). To win your personal injury claim, you must prove that somebody caused your injury. Actual causation alone is not enough, however. You must also establish proximate cause. Background: The Basic...
Read moreMalfunctioning Traffic Signals
October 4, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Many drivers take traffic signals for granted in Miami. When a driver approaches an intersection, the light turns green, and the driver can proceed. But this process is not always as simple as it should be. For example, what happens when those signals stop working properly? Malfunctioning traffic lights may be more common —...
Read moreRoad to Recovery: Insights on Trucking Accident Cases with Sagi Shaked
September 18, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents
What inspired you to practice personal injury law and take on severe trucking accident cases?I always wanted to be a lawyer, even as a kid. My parents would tell stories about me walking around with a briefcase, pretending to be a lawyer. What really pushed me into this field was a personal experience. Years...
Read morePIP Benefits Are Exhausted: What Do I Do?
September 17, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Blog
Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage will pay out for car accident injuries even if the accident was your fault. The problem is that most drivers purchase only the legal minimum or not much more than the minimum. So, what do you do if your losses exceed the limits of your PIP coverage? PIP Coverage...
Read more9 Safe Driving Tips When Sharing The Road With Large Trucks
September 16, 2024 | Sagi Shaked | Blog
Driving alongside massive trucks can be nerve-racking. Their sheer size and weight give them a formidable presence on the road. With some intelligent precautions, however, you can drive safely around big rigs. Here are nine tips for sharing the highway with tractor-trailers. 1. Give Them Space The most important thing is to give trucks...
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