Driver Fatigue Car Accidents
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle while fatigued can have many consequences, from drifting out of your lane to resulting in a deadly crash.
Used Cars Sold Without Airbags
As a higher percentage of cars on the road contain airbags, a growing problem is the sale of vehicles without disclosing that their airbags are missing.
Car Accident with Uber or Lyft
Ride sharing services have gained popularity within the past few years, as people request the services for day to day travel or special occasions.
Duty of Care in Car Accidents
The duty of reasonable care is a fundamental aspect concerning personal injury cases. Florida law requires all drivers to use reasonable care while operating any vehicle, to avoid harming anyone encountered on the road. Drivers hold duties, such as, driving at a reasonable speed, maintaining control of the car, as well as the cars equipment, and adapting to any circumstances, with vigilance.
Punitive Damages After an Automobile Accident
Punitive damages do not award those injured in automobile accident. In fact, they are unique because of how the award for monetary compensation is handled. In the state of Florida, a punitive case is defined as,“A defendant
Determining Who is at Fault in a Car Accident
Immediately after a car accident determining who’s at fault is the key to proving negligence. Negligence is failure to use reasonable care, resulting in damage or injury to another. Being able to prove who is at fault will determine the responsible parties obligation. Each case varies depending on the evidence provided at the time of the accident. Some of the evidence provided such as police reports, witness statement, photographs, medical records and citations are all useful information that helps determine who should be held responsible.
Speeding Accidents on the Florida Roads
Speeding is unlawful and can result in heavy penalties. According to the Florida DMV, approximately 4 million traffic citations were issued due to common moving violations. One million of the violations listed were for speeding. Speeding is one of the key causes attributed to car accidents, resulting in one-third of all motor vehicles fatalities.
Intoxicated and Impaired Driving Accident
The state of Florida has laws to protect those victims injured due to drunk driving. While under the influence of alcohol, any operation of a vehicle is considered committing the offense of driving while impaired. An act or consumption of alcohol while operating a vehicle is a crime. The ability to control a vehicle due to errors of judgement are often the results of injuries and death in car accidents.
