Car accident and pedestrian accident lawsuits usually involve claims that one or more motor vehicle drivers was negligent. However, an experienced injury lawyer can tell you it may be worth exploring whether other individuals or entities might also be responsible. A good example of this is landowner liability for crash-related…
Courts are reticent to allow the introduction of evidence pertaining to insurance coverage in accident cases. The reason is that unless it is somehow pertinent to the cause of the crash or extent of the injuries, it can be prejudicial to a jury. For example, if jurors know that a…
Pedestrian accident deaths have been a significant issue in Florida for decades. This is largely a result of our streets being designed primarily for motor vehicle traffic – wide roads, high speed limits and few safe spaces to walk or opportunities to cross. But it’s increasingly becoming a major problem on…
One of the most powerful tools an attorney has are words. Understanding their most efficient use comes with extensive knowledge and experience. Failure to properly use them could result in negative consequences, ranging from reprimands to new trials. Such was the case in Smith v. Hopper, an Arkansas Supreme Court…
Miami is an epicenter of cultural events where diverse communities throng together for carnivals, music festivals, and celebrations. In a tragic accident, a woman was killed at the annual Miami Broward One Carnival and parade that honors the Caribbean culture. According to reports, a 54-year-old woman was struck by a…
In a recent pedestrian accident in Lake Worth, a 3-year-old girl was killed while walking along Kirk Road with her babysitter when she was struck by a passing pickup truck. According to The Palm Beach Post, the pickup driver lost control of his vehicle, drove through a residential parking lot…
(BEING EDITED) You see it everywhere: ads campaigning for safe and sober driving. And all while we’re focusing on the risks of drunk driving, there’s a new epidemic forming. We’re talking about the risks associated with drinking and walking. According to the Associated Press, nearly 40 percent of the pedestrians…
In 2010, Florida Traffic Crash Statistics revealed that 2.65 pedestrians were killed in car wrecks for every 100,000 residents in the state of Florida. In total, 7,290 pedestrians were injured over the course of the year and another 499 pedestrians were killed. The number of deaths reflects an increase in…
When crossing the road, your best bet is to cross at a crosswalk. According to recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), you’re most likely to be injured or killed in a traffic accident if you choose to cross the road at a non-intersection. According to CNN,…
If you live in a house, it’s a pretty normal occurrence to be out cutting the grass, especially during the summer season. Do you ever think about your risks for a pedestrian accident during this time? A Sarasota woman wasn’t thinking about it either when she was hit by a…