Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Miami, Florida

Miami Personal Injury Blog

Get a free consultation now

Is It Legal to Run a Yellow Light in Florida?

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, more than 300,000 accidents occur yearly near an intersection or a cross street. Car accidents that occur at intersection lights are very common and can lead to catastrophic injuries.  When drivers do not have the right of way and run the light, they...

Read more

The Difference Between Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall Accidents

According to the Florida Department of Health, unintentional falls are the top cause of injury-related deaths among Floridians who are 65 or older and the fourth most common cause for all Floridians. When looking at specific causes, slips, trips, and stumbles represent a plurality of all fall-related deaths. Unfortunately, though the organization recognizes a...

Read more

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Personal Injury Lawyer

When you are injured, the path to justice and fair compensation can seem overwhelming. You may be struggling with medical appointments, insurance claims, mounting bills, and major changes to your life. Dedicating time and effort to hiring a personal injury lawyer you can trust is worth it so you can focus on what matters:...

Read more

Average Slip and Fall Settlement Amounts in Miami, FL

Many personal injury claims in Miami involve slip and fall accidents. Understanding average settlement amounts can help victims manage their expectations and make informed decisions as they pursue legal action. Factors Influencing Settlement Amounts Several factors can affect the amount of compensation awarded in a slip and fall case, one of the most critical...

Read more

Common Types of Intentional Torts

An intentional tort arises when someone performs an intentional act that physically injures you or violates your rights. Think of the difference between someone who accidentally hits your car after running a red light versus someone who intentionally runs your motorcycle off the road in a fit of road rage.  Naturally, since you can...

Read more

What’s the Difference Between an Attorney and a Trial Attorney?

There are many different types of professionals working in the legal field and trained to help clients with a variety of concerns. If you’re going through a divorce, you’ll want an experienced divorce lawyer. If, on the other hand, you’ve been injured in a car accident, you wouldn’t want a divorce attorney handling your...

Read more

Comparing Intentional Torts and Negligence in Personal Injury

Florida personal injury laws give victims several causes of action to seek compensation for their injuries and damages. They can file claims with the at-fault party’s liability insurance company. Victims can also file personal injury lawsuits against the party who caused their injuries. When you sue someone for personal injury, you must prove the...

Read more

Understanding Assumption of Risk

If you assert a personal injury claim against someone, they are allowed to respond with a defense (or multiple). Numerous defenses may be available, depending on the facts of your case. ‘Assumption of risk’ is a common defense against a personal injury claim. Assumption of Risk – Definition ‘Assumption of risk’ is an affirmative...

Read more

What Are The Top 10 Disabilities? 

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in four U.S. adults is living with some type of disability. Not all disabilities are visible, and not all disabilities qualify an individual for receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). For example, dyslexia is categorized as a learning disability, but having dyslexia doesn’t have to prevent...

Read more

How To Prevent Scarring After a Burn Injury

Burn injuries can have a profound impact on both the body and mind, whether they happen in a household accident, car crash, or workplace accident. Burns are one of the most painful injuries you can suffer, and these injuries often leave scars that serve as a constant reminder of your accident. Scarring after a...

Read more