The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is always investigating features that promote safety and reduce the risk of car accidents. One of the latest efforts involves Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication (V2V), which is technology that allows vehicles to wirelessly exchange information. By communicating traffic-related factors with other vehicles, V2V can alert…
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Who are Vulnerable Road Users in Miami Traffic Accidents?
You are probably aware of the risks of fatal and injury-causing car accidents in Miami, but you may not realize that the threats affect you even when you are not in a four-wheeled vehicle. When collecting data on crashes, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) also…
Determining Fault in Miami Car Accidents
Car accidents make up a whopping 99% of all non-fatal transportation injuries in the US, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2020 Report. Millions of victims and their families are expected to file insurance claims for their losses. Even if you do not have a legal background, you…
Potential for Miami Cruise Accidents Increases as Bookings Skyrocket
As Florida and other US states go through various stages of reopening after the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, there are encouraging signs that the cruise industry will soon get back to operation. According to a May 13, 2020 article published by South Florida CBS News Channel 12, cruise lines are…
Most Common Types of Car Accidents in Miami
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that motor vehicle collisions are among the leading causes of accidental death in the US every year, typically ranking within the top three in any given year. Crashes kill more people annually than medical conditions like stroke or diabetes, and they…
What is the Difference Between a Claim and a Lawsuit?
Legal terminology can be complicated for anyone without a background in law, which is why there is often confusion over what happens after someone is hurt in a personal injury accident. Even if you know that you have options to recover compensation for the party responsible for causing your injuries,…
Tips for Talking to Witnesses After a Miami Car Accident
Witnesses to a Miami car accident are valuable resources when you are filing insurance claims for your injuries, as well as if you resort to litigation. These individuals may have details regarding the incident that you may not know; plus, eye witnesses are typically neutral parties in your case when…
Do Not Make Your Miami Slip and Fall Accident Claim Worse
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident or other incident that occurred because of dangerous conditions on property, you probably know that you have options under Florida law. It is possible to recover compensation for your losses, either through an insurance claim or in court. However, you…
What to Include in a Demand Letter After a Miami Car Accident
There are more than 31,350 people injured in Miami-Dade County auto accidents every year according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ Crash Dashboard, a figure that may not surprise you given the number of careless drivers on the road. However, you might be shocked to learn…
Insurance Claims After a Miami Motorcycle Accident
Every U.S. state requires motorists to carry certain minimum levels of auto insurance, and Florida is no exception. However, insurance laws related to motorcycles and motorcycle accidents ARE very different in ways that may surprise you. In short, most of the familiar insurance regulations established by the Florida Department of…