Miami Personal Injury Blog — Page 14

There’s a reason you never see children, specifically small children and babies, riding in the front seat of a vehicle. Under Florida law, children are required to sit in the back seat. Depending on a child’s age, they must also sit in a special seat. Following Florida’s rules regarding child seating in vehicles is imperative…

The timeline for a Miami personal injury case depends on the facts specific to the situation. Some personal injury claims that do not involve severe injuries or disputes related to fault might settle within a few months (or less) after the victim completes medical treatment.  However, some personal injury cases are more complex. They might…

GEICO – Government Employees Insurance Company – began in 1936 and has grown to become the second-largest provider of car insurance in the United States. With over 28 million vehicles insured across multiple states, its influence is considerable. In large part due to its budget-friendly options depicted through talking gecko commercials, amongst other quirky advertisements,…

Insurance companies play an important role in post-accident recovery. Since Florida is a “no-fault” state for motor vehicle accidents, all parties must first turn to their PIP auto insurance policies to make accident claims. This is true regardless of fault. Allstate, an American insurance company, issues policies to many Florida drivers. Unfortunately, not all experiences…

Large truck accidents cause thousands of traffic deaths and traumatic injuries each year. In 2021, approximately 154,993 people were injured, and 5,788 died in commercial truck accidents in the United States. Over 6% of fatal truck accidents occurred in Florida.  Sharing the road with semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and other large vehicles can be dangerous. Trucking accidents…

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, a chiropractor may be able to help treat your injuries and speed up your recovery. Chiropractors can realign your spine, offer pain relief, and more.  However, you may be unsure about when to visit a chiropractor after a car accident and what next steps to take after…

A small law firm might consist of one lawyer and one receptionist. A slightly larger law firm might consist of three or four lawyers plus a support staff. Two of the most common roles played by support staff are personal injury case manager and paralegal. These roles are distinct, although, in practice, their duties can…

Unlike most other lawyers, Miami personal injury lawyers don’t charge by the “billable hour.” Instead, they use the contingency fee system to determine how much you must pay for their services.  For this reason, it is impossible to predict in advance exactly how much money a Miami personal injury lawyer will make representing you. Continue…

It is difficult to find a car on the road these days that does not have airbags to protect motorists in the event of a crash. Airbags have been required in all new vehicles since the 1999 model year. Since then, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that over 50,000 lives have been saved…

After sustaining a personal injury, you face an uncertain future. You might suffer from physical disabilities or develop long-term complications. Worse yet, your injuries might prevent you from working, thereby endangering your financial stability. When your injuries resulted from someone else’s intentional or negligent actions, you may have a solid legal claim to bring against…