Category: Uncategorized
AAA Tow to Go Program That Saves Lives
New Years is a notoriously hazardous time to be on the road. Sadly, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that around 30 people die per day in the United States in alcohol related motor vehicle accidents. During New Years that number nearly doubles to about 54 fatalities per day. A common excuse from…
Read More »
Why All Floridians Should Purchase Uninsured or Underinsured Car Insurance
What is Uninsured (UM) and Underinsured (UIM) Motorist Coverage and do I really need it in Florida? The simple answer is yes. I tell all clients, family members, and friends that if you can afford to add UIM coverage to your Florida car insurance policy, then you should do so immediately. In short, uninsured (UM)…
Read More »
You slipped and fell on a puddle of water at a business establishment and tore your ACL – is the establishment liable for your injuries?
Every day unsuspecting business customers across Florida find themselves seriously injured in a slip and fall incident that should have– and could have — been prevented by the business establishment had they acted with reasonable care. It happens so often, that the Florida legislature created a specific statute, Fla. Stat. 768.055, to deal with such…
Read More »
Stryker Hip Replacement Settlement
Every year hundreds of thousands of Americans undergo total hip replacement surgery to alleviate pain and restore function in their hips. Florida alone accounts for nearly 10 percent of all total hip replacement surgeries performed every year. These surgeries are rather complex and if the implanted device fails the symptoms can be debilitating. Stryker Corporation…
Read More »
Is your safety at risk when you get into an Uber or Lyft?
As more and more Uber and Lyft vehicles dominate the roadway, Floridians should be aware that ride share drivers are not required to undergo fingerprint background checks, and are not required to pass comprehensive driving tests or undergo training, as most other commercial drivers are required to do. Some rideshare drivers are even driving with…
Read More »
Why Uber and Lyft Accidents are Different from Normal Car Accidents
Most people don’t know that the insurance provided by Uber and Lyft to its drivers, passengers, and third parties is actually different based on the situation: If the Uber driver is en route to pick up a passenger or if they have a passenger in the car, Uber’s insurance coverage is ($1,000,000) One Million dollars…
Read More »