Will You Go to Jail After a Fatal Car Accident in Miami, Florida?
June 1, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Miami is a dangerous place to drive. Miami-Dade County roads see three or four hundred fatal accidents per year and tens of thousands of accidents. So what happens if you kill someone in an accident? Whether you go to jail after a fatal car accident depends on whether the accident was your fault and,...
Read moreIf Airbags Did Not Deploy in a Miami Car Accident, Is the Car Manufacturer Liable?
May 17, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Frontal airbags saved an average of 1,682 lives per year from 1987 through 2017. Airbags are an essential safety feature in automobiles. When used correctly with seat belts, they reduce the risk of severe injury and death in a Miami car accident. However, when airbags fail to deploy or deploy incorrectly, the result can...
Read moreHow Common Are Car Accidents Due to Eating While Driving in Miami, Florida?
May 10, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Last year, Florida initiated a distracted driving awareness campaign aimed at reducing the overall number of distracted drivers throughout the state. In 2021, Florida saw 333 fatalities that resulted from distracted driving. That’s 333 deaths too many. With the rise of hustle culture, it’s become common for people to eat in their cars while...
Read moreWhat Are the Safest Cars for Your Teenager in Florida?
May 9, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Your teen just got their driver’s license and is in the market for a car. This is a time of great excitement for them, but as a parent, you are worried. Your concern is well-founded; according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2,800 teens ages 13 to 17 died in motor...
Read moreNeck and Back Injuries Resulting From Car Accidents in Miami, FL
May 2, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Suffering an injury to the neck or back as the result of a car accident can have lifelong consequences. Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell when an accident will happen or discern how extensive the injuries will be. Not everyone in Miami practices safe driving or looks out for the well-being of their fellow...
Read moreTypes of Car Accident Injuries
April 14, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Car accidents involve a lot of crash energy. This energy goes into producing cracking plastic, bending metal, and shattering glass. But it also gets transferred to your body. As your body whips around during a collision, the forces you experience can tear your soft tissues and fracture your bones. These injuries can cause significant...
Read moreWhat’s Causing Neck & Lower Back Pain After a Miami Car Accident?
April 3, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
A collision produces enormous forces that can damage your body. After a car accident, you might feel aches, pains, and even dizziness. These symptoms may result from tears, fractures, and other forms of damage to your body tissues. But one of the most common complaints after a car accident includes pain in the back...
Read moreCan You File a Miami Car Accident Claim Without a Police Report?
March 26, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
After a Miami car accident, you might question how to file a claim without a police report. This situation arises more often than people realize. For example, you and the other driver agree to exchange information instead of calling the police because no one was injured and the cars sustained minor property damage. You...
Read moreTraffic and Red Light Cameras in Miami, FL
March 25, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents, Florida Law
When you’re driving around Miami, you may notice some clunky-looking cameras mounted on poles around intersections. These devices are red light cameras, part of Florida’s system of automated law enforcement. Red light cameras help to ensure that drivers don’t run intersections and that those who do get ticketed. But how do red light cameras...
Read moreWill My Insurance Cover Physical Therapy Expenses After a Florida Car Crash?
February 27, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Car crashes can cause any number of serious injuries. From broken bones to concussions and contusions, healing from these accidents can take many months, and the medical bills can quickly stack up. Medical professionals may recommend physical therapy as the best way to regain mobility and improve certain conditions. However, these treatments come with...
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