Cars have safety features like airbags and headrests that are specifically targeted at protecting your head and neck.  Still, concussions and other head injuries are common after car accidents – and are even more common in motorcycle accidents or bicycle crashes.  Under Florida’s no-fault car accident rules, it may be […]

Bicycle accidents involving cars are responsible for the deaths of around 15 people per year in Miami-Dade County alone.  In addition, Florida has the highest rate of bike accident deaths in the country with around .57 deaths per 100,000 residents each year – over double the national rate of .23.  […]

People go days after a car accident before seeking medical attention for their injuries.  Many people suffer concussions during car accidents and never receive a proper medical diagnosis nor treatment. A concussion describes the symptoms associated with a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). Not only is it unsafe […]

Lane splitting is illegal in Florida and almost every state in the United States despite continuing efforts to reform current traffic laws.  California recently legalized lane splitting after realizing that many of the benefits enjoyed by both drivers and motorcycle riders far outweigh any safety concerns. In this article, I […]

Teen drivers often lack the experience necessary to operate safely on our busy streets and highways.  What’s worse is that many of these inexperienced teenage drivers regularly use their cell phones and multitask while driving. What is most alarming is the growing number of teens who don’t appreciate the dangers […]

After a car accident, it is important to take the time you need to recover from your injuries and explore your options for what to do next.  It is important to take the time to consider how you will pay for your medical expenses and how you will continue to […]

Despite the name, non-traumatic brain injuries can be as severe or even much more devastating that than traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In this article, Miami brain injury lawyer Prosper Shaked discusses the less commonly known non-traumatic brain injuries.

Whiplash is a common car accident injury.  In many cases, people may think of whiplash injuries as a relatively minor problem, but anyone suffering from whiplash knows that the pain and discomfort from whiplash can be a real burden.  If you suffered a whiplash injury in a car accident, talk […]

Florida is the state with the most boating accidents, and the Miami area alone has more boat accidents than the next leading state.  With such lovely weather and water, it is unsurprising that thousands of Floridians and vacationers rent boats each year.  However, those piloting a rental boat may not […]

If you lost a loved one in a car accident, you deserve answers about how and why the crash occurred. If the crash was caused by a reckless or careless driver, such as someone who was speeding, driving under the influence, or asleep at the wheel, you could have the […]