Crashes between large trucks and personal cars are different from car on car accidents due to the difference in the weight of the vehicles. As a result, they often have extremely devastating, and sometimes deadly, consequences. Large trucks (eighteen wheelers, semi-trucks, …
As trial lawyers, we routinely advocate on behalf of our clients who have been victims of defective products. Through our efforts, we work not only to obtain justice on behalf of our clients, but also to force manufacturers to recall …
Likely due to a downturn in the economy, we have encountered many negligent drivers who carry very little – if any — automobile insurance. Our clients often ask what automobile insurance will cover them in the event they are involved …
It seems like just yesterday your teenager was a toddler and now he or she is about to get a drivers license. Before handing over the car keys, here are some things to discuss with your new young driver.
Having …
There is currently a move afoot in the Florida Legislature to drastically reduce – and in some instances effectively eliminate – the protection offered by Florida’s long-standing insurance bad faith laws. What is insurance bad faith and why should you …
A pedestrian is defined as “any person afoot.[1]” Under the Manual on Traffic Control Devices, a pedestrian may also include a person riding a bicycle, on roller skates, a skateboard, and in a wheelchair.
According to statistics from …
Watching a professional fireworks show can be exciting and fun. Amateur use of fireworks, however, can be dangerous and even deadly. Fireworks in the hands of amateurs can turn holiday celebrations into painful memories when a child or adult is …
Everyone who has the privilege of a driver’s license has a responsibility to operate his or her vehicle as safely as possible on the roadways. Driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs, even if the drugs are prescribed, …
Frequently, we hear people make the statement, “You cannot sue the government.” Actually, for certain things, you can sue the government. The rules for suing the government for negligent acts are different than they are for other defendants, though.
In …
As approximately 30,000 individuals die each year in automobile accidents, you would assume that automobile manufacturers would use every available means to make their products as safe as possible. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. For instance, the New York …
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