Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Lesser Law Firm obtains significant settlement for defense attorney’s family member
When a family member’s car was rear-ended in a multi-vehicle accident in Jacksonville, North Carolina defense attorney Philip Gray knew exactly who to call to fight for justice – the Florida attorney he litigated a personal injury case against 15 years ago. It was Mickey Smith’s tenacity, legal acumen and professionalism that impressed Gray… Read More »
Lesser Law Firm obtains seven-figure settlement after car crashes into man’s home, pins him underneath it
Imagine sitting at your desk in your home office and a car comes crashing through the wall, pinning you underneath it. That’s exactly what happened to Gary Schweikhart in July 2022 at his home in suburban Boca Raton. Several of Schweikhart’s friends told him to immediately call Gary Lesser. Within a few months, he… Read More »
Significant Settlement Brings Justice for Parents of Teen Killed in Car Crash
This is Paula Sapp’s second holiday season without her daughter due to the negligence of a drunk driver. The team at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC won a significant settlement for the Sapp family in this tragic high-profile case. Lindsay Sapp was an 18-year-old high school junior who was a devoted member of… Read More »
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 and gets behind the wheel? According to a recent article in Psychology Today, extremely severe crashes can result. Anyone who has been injured in a serious car accident in… Read More »
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 effect in October 2019, made texting while driving a primary offense in the state and started fines at $30. Yet texting while driving continues to happen in Florida, and… Read More »
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 blood work, a neurological consultation, orthopedic consultation and a battery of tests. She is worried about her health but not the bills. Why should she worry, she has great… Read More »
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 the holidays also bring with them increased dangers on the road. Generally, there are more motor vehicle crashes during the holiday season than any other time of the year…. Read More »
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 the cars beside me either texting, with their phone up to their ear, or even video chatting! It blows my mind that drivers of modern cars, equipped with Bluetooth,… Read More »
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 winter, we also see more people on the roadway. Unfortunately, this leads to more automobile collisions. Some tourists flocking to Florida are not familiar with our rules of the… Read More »
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 their parents and take on more responsibilities. In Florida, teenagers can obtain a driver’s license at just 16 years old. Although this may be exciting for your teenager, it’s… Read More »
