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10 Crucial Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney

Suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence can be a trying experience. When seeking legal recourse for your injury, finding the right personal injury...
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Florida Car Accident Laws

A car accident can leave you with injuries, vehicle damage, and insurance headaches. Florida law spells out exactly what you need to do after a...
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Back to School Safety Tips for Florida Drivers

As students in Palm Beach County and Martin County head back to school, it’s a good time to familiarize yourself with safety tips and Florida...
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Nissan Issues Urgent “Do Not Drive” Warning for Deadly Recalled Takata Air Bags

If you own a 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4, there is a "DO NOT DRIVE" warning that has been issued...
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Distracted Driving in Florida: Unveiling Shocking Statistics and Crucial Safety Tips

A crash occurs every 44 seconds in Florida, and one in seven crashes involve distracted drivers, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and...
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Understanding the Potential Impact of a Florida Rear End Car Accident

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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month: A Call for Sober Roads

Every December, the United States observes National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a crucial initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence...
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Ensuring Senior Road Safety

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is annually the first week of December and designed to shed light on the unique challenges faced by older individuals...
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Don’t Bedazzle Your Steering Wheel, NHTSA warns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer alert warning that says car owners should not bedazzle their...
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National Teen Driver Safety Week: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Remember the excitement you felt the day you got your driver’s license? No more relying on mom and dad to be your chauffeur. Teenagers, with...
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Palm Beach County’s Most Dangerous Intersections

What are the most dangerous intersections in Palm Beach County? County statistics show that the intersection of Military...
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The Dangers of Drowsy Driving: Tips to Avoid a Tragedy

Ronshay Dugans was a precious, innocent 8-year-old girl whose life was stolen when her school bus was hit by a cement-truck driver who fell asleep...
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: An Important Message Worth Embracing

As one of Florida’s oldest personal injury law firms, we have seen many lives destroyed by the reckless decision of others to drink and drive....
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Celebrating Motorsport Awareness Month: Promoting Safe and Responsible Riding

Rev up your engines and fasten your seatbelts….It’s National Motorsports Awareness Month!...
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Red Light Reality: Why Drivers Must Stop at Red Lights

Every year, nearly 1,000 people hear a knock on the front door only to be greeted by a police officer with news that their lives...
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Think of Lindsay Sapp Before You Drink and Drive This Holiday Season

The next time you get into your car, think of Lindsay Sapp. The 18-year-old high school junior died on May 10, 2021, two days after...
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Car Accidents Caused By Combined Alcohol And Cannabis Intoxication

Drunk driving can result in serious car accidents, and using marijuana can result in severe collisions. What happens when a motorist combines the two substances...
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Large Trucks And Passenger Pickup Trucks: Injury Risks In Motor Vehicle Collisions

When most people think about the dangers posed by big trucks on the Florida roads, they are thinking about semi-trucks, big rigs, 18-wheelers, and other...
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Texting While Driving: Knowing The Dangers

Since 2019, a law in Florida has allowed law enforcement officers to stop drivers for the offense of texting while driving. The law, which took...
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FINALLY NO MORE SURPRISES!

A person is in involved in a bad crash that is the fault of an uninsured driver. She is rushed to the emergency room, undergoes...
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Drive Safely During The Holiday Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The holiday season is an exciting time for many. It’s a time of joy and celebration. But...
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Top 10 Deadliest Intersections in Palm Beach County

Distracted driving is a major cause of traffic crashes, injuries and deaths on Palm Beach County roadways. At virtually every intersection I see people in...
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Defensive Driving in Florida

Now that the weather has changed, we can expect our annual influx of tourists to the sunshine state. Along with our increased population during the...
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Teen Driver Safety

Teenage years are understandably the most challenging for both parents and teens. This is the time when typical teenagers begin to show more independence from...
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Seven Things That You Can Do At The Scene To Help Your Case

You have just been involved in a collision and you have no idea what to do. It was very loud, it happened very quickly and...
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Rideshare Services May Reduce Car Accident Injuries In Florida

Can Uber and Lyft help to reduce the rate of car accident injuries in Florida and across the country? According to a recent study conducted...
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Is Your Car A Top Safety Pick?

New cars are typically loaded with technology which makes them safer than ever. It’s hard to turn on the television and not see multiple commercials...
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Preparing For Hurricane Season On the Road

Hurricane season is upon us. We have just heard that Louisiana was hit by Category 4 Hurricane Ida. When hurricanes hit land, they can be...
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Automobile Insurance Coverage 101

This summer many of us will have our automobile insurance policies up for renewal. When opening a new auto policy, or renewing an existing policy,...
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Does Your Car Pass The Test For Summer Travel?

After the year of the pandemic, lockdowns, school & business closures, and just plain yuck, people are ready to get away on vacation and have...
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Father's Day – A Surprisingly Dangerous Holiday

Cheers to all the Dads out there on Father’s Day, but the cold, hard statistics suggest it is a day to use special caution. AutoInsurance.Org...
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Hit-and-Run Accidents in Florida: What You Need to Know

Florida has one of the highest rates of hit-and-run accidents of all states across the country, and these collisions often result in pedestrians, bicyclists, and...
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Labor Day

Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It first became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day frequently involves road...
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School Bus Safety Tips As Children Head Back To School

Florida school buses carry precious cargo – our children. Motorists should always be alert and drive with caution around school buses and in school zones...
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What You Need To Know About Gap Insurance

Gap insurance (Guaranteed Asset Protection) is an optional car insurance coverage that helps pay off your auto loan if your car is totaled or stolen...
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NEW LAW: ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed the Essential State Infrastructure bill, which received bipartisan support in Tallahassee....
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Does Your Car Insurance Coverage Protect You And Your Family?

Selling auto insurance is a highly competitive business. Television ads tout how one company can save you a few percentage points while another claims to...
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New Laws Starting July 1st

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I AM IN AN ACCIDENT HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING MY CAR FIXED?

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Speeding and Car Accidents During the COVID-19 Emergency

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THE HAZARDS OF NOT WEARING A SEATBELT

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School Start Times and Teen Car Accident Prevention

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Protect Yourself From The "Hit & Run" Crash

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Can Florida Parents Prevent Teen Drunk Driving Crashes?

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Social Media Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case, Keep It Quiet

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Could Florida Become an At-Fault State for Car Accident Claims?

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5 Reasons To Call A Personal Injury Attorney

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AERIAL RIDESHARE IS THE CONVENIENCE WORTH IT?

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Teenage Drivers It is still the Parents responsibility…

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Are Cars Fatally Injuring More Pedestrians?

Pedestrian and bicycle injuries happen more often in Florida than in other states across the country. Moreover, pedestrian accidents are on the rise at the...
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The Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine in Florida

If a person in Florida lets a family member, friend, or any other person to drive their car, they can be held responsible for any accidents caused by the driver. Known as the Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine, the law places liability on the owner of a vehicle even when they were…

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Catastrophic Medical Malpractice: A Closer Look at Tragic Cases and Justice Won

By Michael V. Baxter, Esq. Firm Partner As an attorney who has specialized in handling medical malpractice cases for 25 years, my practice is focused on pursuing justice for those who are victims of catastrophic medical malpractice. What is catastrophic medical malpractice? Catastrophic medical malpractice is harm caused by medical…

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Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Florida

Did someone cross the line and leave you dealing with serious emotional fallout? Maybe they humiliated you in public, targeted you during a vulnerable time, or acted so outrageously that it left a lasting impact on your mental health. If the harm feels too serious to ignore, you could have…

Florida Medical Malpractice Pre-Suit Requirements: Before Filing a Case

Under Florida Statutes § 766.106, anyone planning to sue a health care provider for medical negligence has to complete a specific pre-suit process before taking the case to court. That process starts with a formal Notice of Intent to Initiate Litigation, but the real purpose runs deeper than sending paperwork….

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What Is the Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Florida?

In Florida, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice allows an injured person two years from the date they were injured to file a lawsuit against the provider that harmed them. All personal injury cases are subject to a timeframe, dictated by the statute of limitations. Once that statutory window…

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How to Choose a Truck Accident Lawyer [The Right Way]

When a truck accident upends your life, the attorney you choose can shape everything that follows—your settlement, your medical options, your ability to hold the right parties accountable. Not every personal injury lawyer is equipped to handle the complexity and pressure of a serious truck accident case. The best truck…

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