Miami Personal Injury Blog — Page 16

A personal injury claim provides a legal right to compensation when you suffer an injury for which someone else bears legal responsibility. Resolving a personal injury claim may involve negotiation, courtroom litigation, or both. Below we discuss the legal process and what you can expect if you were hurt in Miami, FL. Step 1: Understand…

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…

The lack of protection is one of the most significant differences between motorcycle accidents vs. car accidents in Miami, Florida. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are highly likely to sustain traumatic and permanent injuries in an accident.  A motorcycle rider is 28 times more likely to die in a traffic accident than a passenger vehicle occupant. In 2020,…

An injury accident can hit you out of the blue, leaving you reeling physically, psychologically, and financially. The insidious aspect of a serious personal injury is that it increases your medical bills even as it prevents you from working to pay for them.  One way of paying unexpected medical bills is through a hospital lien…

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…

If you need a personal injury attorney in Miami, Florida, the cost is likely one of your primary concerns. Fortunately, most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis.  A contingency fee agreement is a payment arrangement in which the lawyer only gets paid if they win (or settle) your case. Rather than charging…

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….

Commercial truck accidents cause thousands of deaths and injuries each year. Florida ranked in the top three states for the highest number of truck accident deaths in 2020. Semi-trucks, big rigs, tractor-trailers, and other large trucks are vital for commerce. However, they are extremely dangerous vehicles when they are involved in a traffic accident. Federal…

When you’ve been injured in an accident in Miami, FL, filing a personal injury claim can be a stressful and tedious process. As the victim, you deserve compensation for your medical expenses, lost time at work, and pain and suffering.  Unfortunately, insurance companies will often go to great lengths to avoid paying claims. Whether it’s…