If you lost someone in a crash like the one that occurred recently on Florida’s Turnpike near Fort Pierce, you may have the right to bring a wrongful death claim. According to CBS News Miami, three individuals were killed after a semitruck made a prohibited U-turn across the median. The…
When a driver ignores a red light and slams into another vehicle, the consequences often change lives forever. If your family suffered a devastating loss because someone failed to follow fundamental traffic laws, Florida gives you the right to pursue legal action. You may be entitled to compensation through a…
When a vehicle enters a highway going the wrong direction, the outcome can be devastating. That is exactly what happened in Miami last week, when the Florida Highway Patrol reported a deadly crash involving a wrong-way driver on the Palmetto Expressway near NW 122nd Street. The collision claimed the life…
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a tragic head-on crash on June 21 along U.S. 98 near Pensacola. Early reports indicate a red Honda SUV veered into oncoming lanes and collided with a grey Kia sedan. The Honda’s 26-year-old driver was airlifted to Baptist Hospital but died shortly after arrival. The Kia’s 34-year-old…
Earlier this month, a major collision involving two SUVs, a minivan, and a semi-truck hauling vehicles sent 14 people to the hospital and closed all southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike near the Atlantic Avenue exit. These types of incidents often involve a chain of impacts and overlapping insurance claims, which…
Hit-and-run accidents involving pedestrians continue to pose serious challenges for victims and families throughout South Florida. A recent early morning crash in Northwest Miami-Dade left one man in critical condition after a driver struck him near the intersection of Northwest 32nd Avenue and 95th Street, then fled without stopping to…
Tragedy struck earlier this month when two lives were lost in a violent two-car collision on Colonial Drive in Orlando. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, the collision occurred near Hiawassee Road and involved a vehicle attempting a left turn into a parking lot. That car entered the…
A recent hit-and-run crash in Miami took the life of a woman who was simply crossing the street. While the details continue to unfold, this tragedy highlights an issue that affects far too many families in South Florida. Hit-and-run collisions leave victims and loved ones not only coping with physical…
If you were hit by a car while walking in Florida, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Whether you were using a crosswalk or simply standing near the road, drivers have a legal duty to operate their vehicles safely around pedestrians. Florida law recognizes your right to…
Product manufacturers have a legal duty to design and market safe vehicles. When a company promotes a product as advanced or self-sufficient, it raises questions about responsibility when a failure leads to a fatal crash. In Florida, punitive damages are reserved for cases where a manufacturer’s conduct is so reckless…