An unexpected collision can do a lot of damage to your car. When a car accident isn’t your fault, you can recover damages to compensate for the cost of replacing or repairing your vehicle. Insurance companies don’t want to pay you a cent more than your car is worth. If they determine that your car…
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How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
You’ve been injured in a Miami accident. Now you’re struggling with a painful injury and have to figure out how to make ends meet. Not only do you have to worry about your normal day-to-day costs, but also the added expenses of your accident. Medical bills aren’t cheap and can add up quickly. You may…
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What Happens When A Dog Bites A Child?
Every year, more than 4.7 million dog bites are reported across the country. Half of these attacks involve children. Since children are still growing and developing, a dog bite can do a lot of damage. What can you do if your child suffers a dog bite injury? In Florida, dog bite victims can file a…
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Hit-and-Run Driver Faces Criminal, Civil Consequences For Devastating Crash
Two people were seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in Kendall earlier this month. According to reports, the two were struck by a Toyota Prius while they were sitting on a park bench near the Dadeland Mall. One of the victims was pinned under the vehicle and is believed to have lost her legs in…
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5 Common Types of Boat Accidents in Miami
Boat accidents can be a traumatic experience. The fact that you’re on a boat makes you vulnerable to injuries that you wouldn’t necessarily suffer on dry land. However, it’s the type of boat accident in which you’re involved that will really impact the extent of your injuries. You can protect yourself from unintentional and painful…
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Six Causes of Boat Accidents in Miami
There are more reportable boat accidents in Miami-Dade County than anywhere else in the state of Florida. A boat accident must be reported if causes an injury, results in death, or involves property damage exceeding $2,000. In 2015, there nearly 100 “major” boat accidents in Miami. Those accidents were responsible for 3 deaths, 74 injuries,…
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Victims of Miami Crash Consider Claims Against Drunk Driver
In the early hours of the morning, a motorcycle and a car were involved in a minor accident on I-95 in Miami. The driver and motorcyclist moved to the side of the road and were joined by good Samaritans who stopped to help until police arrived on the scene. While they were waiting, a man…
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What Not to Say When Talking to an Insurance Company About a Car Crash
In Florida, auto crash claims are handled a little differently than in other states. Here, we use a no-fault system when filing insurance claims. With minor collisions, your no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) insurance will cover your damages, regardless of who caused the crash. But what do you do if you sustain serious injuries? When…
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Slip-and-Fall at a Supermarket: What to Do
Whenever you set foot on another person’s property, whether it’s a home or business, Florida law requires the property owner to keep you “reasonably” safe. If the owner notices a dangerous situation, such as a spill, he or she must correct the danger within a reasonable amount of time so it won’t hurt anyone. Supermarkets…
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Teen Left for Dead by Hit-and-Run Driver
A Pompano Beach family is still hoping they will see justice done a week after a seventeen-year-old was mowed down on a local street by a hit-and-run driver. The teen, who suffered severe injuries including crushed ribs, a crushed pelvis, and traumatic head injuries, remains in the hospital after spending time in an intensive care…
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