Miami Personal Injury Blog — Page 20

Car accidents in Miami tend to happen for a few specific reasons. Warm weather prevents common environmental hazards like snow, and while cars can suffer breakdowns almost anywhere, Florida’s Crash Facts report hasn’t reported any accidents caused by equipment failures since before 2020. Instead, most car accidents in Miami result from driver errors. Here are…

Sustaining an injury in an accident or other personal injury can be devastating. Your life might be turned upside down, even if you sustain minor injuries. Dealing with insurance claims, medical bills, property damage, and other matters can be overwhelming. Hiring a Miami personal injury lawyer can help. An attorney takes care of all matters…

The population of Miami-Dade county is closing in on 2.8 million people and is growing steadily. A large population means an excess of vehicles on Miami’s streets and highways. Unfortunately, this translates into frequent car accidents and truck accidents. Truck accidents can be extremely dangerous, especially in a case involving a jackknife.  What Does It…

The average settlement for a child in a car accident or an adult passenger in a car accident depends on several factors. A passenger in car accident settlement negotiations can receive economic damages for their financial losses. They can also recover compensation for their non-economic damages.  However, if passenger negligence was a factor in the…

Over the last 20 years, the number of motorcycle fatalities in Florida has doubled. A study by the Florida Motorcycle Safety Coalition concluded that there was an average of 550 motorcycle fatalities per year in the state from 2016 to 2021. This study found that motorcycle fatalities accounted for 17% of all traffic fatalities in…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that 2022 will have at least ten hurricanes and is predicted to be one of the worst hurricane seasons in history. If your car is damaged during a storm, you will need to know what to do.  Here, we provide you with information to help you protect…

Whether you’re new to motorcycle riding or an experienced motorcyclist, you know there are certain steps to take before you can hit the road. For example, you’ll need to get a special motorcycle license, register your motorcycle, and familiarize yourself with the rules of the road. Along with these essential steps, you must also consider…

There is a difference between a claim and a lawsuit. In a claim, you demand compensation from the defendant or an insurance company. Although there is no formal deadline for filing a claim, there is a deadline for filing a lawsuit. For this reason, you must file your claim before the deadline to file a…

While all motor vehicle accidents are potentially dangerous, motorcycle accidents tend to be even more so. The motorcyclist may be unconscious, and you may be confused about what to do. However, that does not necessarily mean that the accident is your fault.  Below, the motorcycle accident lawyers from Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers discuss the…

Brain injuries are one of the most catastrophic injuries you can suffer. Depending on the region injured and the severity of the injury, a brain injury can produce physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms. The brain stem controls many of your body’s involuntary – or autonomic – functions. Some of these functions, like heart rate and…