Just as any other major metropolitan area, Miami sees its fair share of criminal activity. Neighborhood Scout, an online resource for information about crime, reveals that there have been more than 22,000 criminal incidents so far in 2019 – 3,358 of which involved violent offenses. These figures are derived from…
The American Burn Association reveals that an average of 486,000 people are treated for burn injuries every year, whether in emergency rooms, hospitals, urgent care centers, clinics, or private medical offices. Many of these burns were the result of vehicle crashes, but defective products, dangerous household appliances, and workplace accidents…
With school soon to be back in session around Miami-Dade County, there are many nervous parents who will be signing their children up for driver’s licenses courses and training. If you are one of them, it is understandable that you are feeling apprehensive: According to the Florida Department of Highway…
Responsible motorcycle riders in Miami are well-aware of the traffic regulations and safety tips published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, so the vast majority do not take unnecessary risks. Unfortunately, other drivers and the general public may not see you as a safety conscious, law-abiding rider. Many suffer…
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, truck accidents in Miami-Date County make up just 13% of all traffic crashes. However, these incidents are far more likely to result in life-threatening or catastrophic injuries to occupants of the other vehicle. The losses for victims can be…
You rely on your car for work and personal use, which is why it is disturbing to think about the frequency of car accidents in Miami. Statistics gathered by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reveal that there were 64,151 motor vehicle crashes in Miami-Dade County in…
Every year, hundreds of people are hurt in accidents on property around Miami, including shops, restaurants, office buildings, apartment complexes, and others. In some of the incidents, the hazardous conditions that cause slip and fall injuries are linked to building code violations. While the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and…
You may not be surprised to learn that accidents are the top reason that people in Miami and throughout the US visit the emergency rooms. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that unintentional falls accounted for almost 8.6 million nonfatal injuries and motor vehicle crashes caused harm…
When you are hurt in a Miami auto collision, your first step in seeking compensation for your losses is to file a claim with the responsible driver’s insurance company. Like many victims, you might expect the process to be clear and simple — complete the necessary forms, send them to…
If you were hurt in an accident and have exhausted settlement negotiations with the responsible person’s insurance company, the next step is filing a lawsuit in court. As part of the proceedings, you may be required to engage in a process called mediation, so it is important to understand what…