No-fault car insurance states allow people who have been involved in car crashes to receive compensation for their medical expenses and lost wages without needing to prove who was at-fault for the crash. If someone was at-fault, the law often takes this into account for especially severe or expensive injuries […]
Florida PIP refers to the state’s “personal injury protection” coverage. Florida is a no-fault state. This means, your insurance company must provide coverage for your medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of who was at fault for your car accident. Florida requires a minimum PIP coverage of $10,000, but you […]
Florida sees a huge number of car accidents every year. Being one of the largest states, it is unsurprising that Florida would have so many car accidents. With 62,524 of the 401,164 crashes reported in 2021, Miami-Dade County alone has nearly16% of the total car crashes in the state. Miami […]
As an international tourism destination and important business center, Florida is a dynamic place, constantly in motion. Anxious drivers are always hastening from one activity to the next, making traffic quite intense. This has made Florida one of the states with the worst statistics for car accidents. According to the […]
In recent years, virtually all car manufacturers have started using keyless features. However, this mechanism can bring several risks and dangers. An error in the ignition system can lead to a devastating accident if your car turns off while driving. Miami car accident lawyer Prosper Shaked discusses how keyless ignitions […]
Many businesses use vehicles for shipping, local deliveries, transporting staff, or simple advertisement. When you’re involved in a car accident, typically the driver is responsible. However, when that driver is performing a duty for a company, the company may share some responsibility for the actions of its employees. Florida truck accident […]
Drunk drivers are not always at fault for causing an accident. Drunk driving is incredibly unsafe. In Florida in 2021 (the most recent year with full statistics), there were 5,073 car crashes involving alcohol, 386 of which were fatal. Florida law punishes drunk drivers by making it a crime to […]
After a car accident, it is important to protect your case and protect yourself from liability. Florida’s Rules of Civil Procedure require you to turn over certain evidence to the other side during an injury lawsuit, and the Evidence Code allows them to use your own statements against you. This […]
Buses are large and difficult to maneuver. This often means that bus accidents in Miami are caused by the bus driver. When a Miami city bus driver is responsible for an accident, you may be able to sue the driver and their employer for damages. In many cases, this can […]
Texting and driving is a relatively new problem – particularly in Florida – although distracted driving is not. Florida is the second worst in the nation for having distracted drivers at the wheel, followed closely by Louisiana. Miami car accident attorney Prosper Shaked provides insight on texting and driving laws […]