How Long After a Miami Car Accident Can You Claim Compensation for Your Injuries?
June 22, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
After a Miami car accident, you may be focused on essential tasks, including repairing your vehicle and seeking medical treatment for injuries. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you might be out of work while you recover. You may also be focused on how to make ends meet without a paycheck. The stress...
Read moreThe Difference Between Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury in Florida
June 20, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
If you suffer a work-related injury, you might seek compensation by filing a workers’ compensation or personal injury claim. These two approaches are procedurally distinct from each other. Typically, you cannot file both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim – but there are exceptions. The Florida Workers’ Compensation Division administers the...
Read moreHow Common Are Car Accidents Due to Eating While Driving in Miami, FL?
June 17, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Almost every driver has eaten while driving at least once. When you’re in a hurry to reach your destination, it can be tempting to eat in the car instead of taking the time to stop and have a meal. However, did you know that eating while driving not only legally counts as distracted driving,...
Read moreWhat Percentage Do Lawyers Take for a Personal Injury Case in Miami, Florida?
June 15, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
When people act carelessly or recklessly, injuries to others result. From auto collisions to slip and fall incidents, personal injury accidents can significantly affect the victims' lives. According to the National Safety Council, the average economic cost of a fatal accident was $1,778,000 in 2021, and the average cost of an accident causing a...
Read moreWho Are the Plaintiffs and Defendants in Personal Injury Cases?
June 13, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
When it comes to personal injury cases, understanding the roles and responsibilities of the plaintiffs and defendants is crucial in navigating the legal landscape. In today's world, which sometimes feels like a minefield of accidents waiting to happen, it's essential to be informed about the intricacies of personal injury law. Plaintiffs: The Injured Party...
Read moreWill You Go to Jail After a Fatal Car Accident in Miami, Florida?
June 1, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
Miami is a dangerous place to drive. Miami-Dade County roads see three or four hundred fatal accidents per year and tens of thousands of accidents. So what happens if you kill someone in an accident? Whether you go to jail after a fatal car accident depends on whether the accident was your fault and,...
Read moreAre Commercial Truck Drivers Required to Do a Drug Test After an Accident in Miami, Florida?
May 31, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents
Commercial truck drivers must adhere to higher standards than motorists who operate standard passenger vehicles. Property damage and personal injuries are likely when an accident involves a commercial truck since these trucks are much larger and heavier than other vehicles on the roadways. For this reason, commercial truck drivers are legally required to undergo...
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About “Res Ipsa Loquitur”
May 30, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
“Res ipsa loquitur'' is a rule of evidence used in personal injury cases. It is a Latin phrase that means “the thing speaks for itself.” Res ipsa loquitur offers injured victims an indirect way of proving negligence liability for an accident that caused a personal injury. It is a substitute for the ordinary state...
Read moreThe Process of a Personal Injury Claim in Miami, Florida
May 29, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Personal Injury
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:...
Read moreIf Airbags Did Not Deploy in a Miami Car Accident, Is the Car Manufacturer Liable?
May 17, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Car Accidents
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...
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