Miami Personal Injury Blog — Page 10

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 case….

Uber launched in 2009, and Lyft just three years later, thanks to the proliferation of smartphones and mobile apps. Rideshare services quickly transformed the transportation industry and took over the market taxi services once held almost exclusively. By 2020, the ride-hailing market size was $35 billion in North America alone. Legislation has typically lagged behind…

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 legal…

If you’re the parent of a teen, there’s a good chance your child has started asking questions about when they can learn to drive. While some parents might be tempted to start giving driving lessons in the driveway or around the neighborhood, it’s important to know and follow Florida’s laws and age requirements for driving. …

Although most doctors are competent and conscientious, medical malpractice occurs more frequently than almost anyone is willing to admit. Indeed, a recent study by Johns Hopkins University concluded that medical malpractice claims the lives of more than 250,000 people every year, with many more suffering injury.  If you ever suffer from medical malpractice, you can…

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 defense…

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 a…

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 burn…

According to the National Safety Council, 40% of all car accidents in the U.S. take the form of rear-end collisions. Injuries from these accidents, in particular, are quite common. With no clear chance to get out of the way, taking the full impact of another vehicle can result in serious and potentially fatal injury to…

Jaywalking is commonly used to describe someone who crosses the street unlawfully. In Florida, jaywalking may not lead you to jail, but it can still have other serious consequences.  Jaywalkers who are involved in pedestrian accidents often face physical injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and recovering compensation can be complex if…