challenges you face.
Did The At-Fault Driver Exceed The Speed Limit or Ignore a Warning Sign?
Last Update:8/28/19 Anyone driving on Florida roads knows that there are all sorts of traffic signs out there for drivers to monitor. These traffic signs can be permanent (like speed limit signs or school crossing zone warnings) as well as temporary warning signs...
Hit on the Side of the Road: Florida Pedestrian Accidents Working or Playing in the Street
Last Update: 9/28/21 It’s usually nice weather here in South Florida and most of us like to get out and enjoy the sunshine and ocean breezes as much as we can. Drive through Miami Beach, Hallandale, Fort Lauderdale, or most of Broward or Dade County and you will find...
Florida Car Accidents: Honking Your Horn & Failure to Warn
Last Update: 01/13/16 Having a horn on your car, truck, SUV, minivan, or motorcycle is pretty much taken for granted. However, horns are a serious component for motor vehicle safety especially when you need to warn another car, or pedestrian, bicyclist, or...
Pedestrian Accidents: Hit by a Car in the Middle of the Street?
Last Update: 01/05/16 One benefit of Florida’s sunny climate, is that year-round you will find lots of people walking alongside our streets and roadways. In marketing terms, people who walk near stores or restaurants are referred to as “foot traffic”. In legal jargon,...
Responsible for Your Party Guests? Social Host Liability
Updated: 2/9/23 Across the country, “Dram Shop Laws” create legal liability for bar owners and operators as well as people who host events and parties where alcohol is served. Under these laws, if someone leaves the bar or restaurant or catered reception or graduation...
Was Negligent Maintenance The Cause of Your Car Crash?
Last Update: 12/5/18 When you get behind the wheel of a car here in South Florida, you have a duty to drive as a reasonable and prudent person. Drivers are expected to drive without distractions, within the speed limit and with the basic knowledge and awareness of...
3 Speed Related Conditions That Cause Car Accidents
Last Update: 11/9/18 Here in South Florida, speed limits can go as high as 70 MPH on our interstates -- that's because, the Florida Legislature allows the Department of Transportation to set the legal limits for driving speed. That is pretty fast, especially in our...
Pedestrian Accidents and Bus Crashes
Last Update: 01/05/16 Unfortunately, when someone gets hit by a bus they are usually seriously hurt or even killed in the accident. Most of the victims are on foot — which Florida law defines as a “pedestrian”. Fortunately, pedestrians involved in some type of...
Do Florida Red Light Cameras Pose a Risk For Rear-End Collisions?
Last Update: 01/13/16 Here in South Florida, if you look up at most street intersections you will often see a camera attached to the stoplight. That’s because the Powers that Be have installed “red light cameras” as part of a plan to make streets safer and cut down on...
4 Common Causes of Rear End Car Accidents in South Florida
Last Update: 01/13/16 In South Florida, with all of the traffic on our roadways we have a fair amount of traffic accidents and car crashes that occur on a daily basis. Unfortunately, a lot of these car accidents are the result of some type of rear-end collision — and...
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