Category Archives: Auto Accidents
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 »
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 there are a thousand things running through your mind at the same time. Am I hurt, is the other person injured, am I supposed to call the police? The… Read More »
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 by auto manufactures touting their safety features. Still, crashes happen every day and people are getting injured, sometimes seriously! As an attorney who represents crash victims, I can tell… Read More »
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 deadly. So, we should all be prepared. As it relates to traveling on our roads, there are some things that you can do now which will keep you and… Read More »
