Car Accidents — Page 6

Florida law imposes many obligations on drivers involved in car accidents. These laws help police officers investigate crashes and produce accident reports. They also ensure that people involved in the accident have the information they need to pursue PIP benefits and a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver, if necessary. Although drivers benefit from…

After a Miami car accident, you may be focused on essential tasks, including repairing your vehicle and seeking medical treatment for injuries. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you might be out of work while you recover. You may also be focused on how to make ends meet without a paycheck. The stress and…

Almost every driver has eaten while driving at least once. When you’re in a hurry to reach your destination, it can be tempting to eat in the car instead of taking the time to stop and have a meal. However, did you know that eating while driving not only legally counts as distracted driving, but…

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, if…

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 be…

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 on…

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 vehicle…

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 citizens….

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 pain….

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 and…