Category Archives: Car Accidents
What to Do if You Got in a Car Accident with a Tourist in Florida?
Miami is a densely populated city and a popular tourist destination. Tourists arrive in Miami from all around the world. Thanks to Florida’s warm weather year-round, the state’s beaches are almost always packed with residents and tourists alike. Besides beaches, tourists also visit a plethora of other places in Miami and all across Florida…. Read More »
Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Riding a Bicycle in Miami and Florida?
It is not uncommon to see bicyclists wearing headphones on the streets and sidewalks of Miami. While many cyclists enjoy listening to music while riding a bicycle, doing so is not legal in the state of Florida. Riding a Bicycle with Your Headphones On is Dangerous The dangers of riding a bike while listening… Read More »
Self-Driving Cars May Prevent Only a Third of All Car Accidents, a New Study Says
Self-driving vehicles may not be able to prevent most car accidents. A recent study found that autonomous vehicles may not be capable of preventing crashes that involve some of the common driver errors. The study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) showed that autonomous cars could only eliminate about a third… Read More »
How Your Pre-Existing Injury May Affect a Car Accident Claim in Florida
You may end up with a serious injury after an auto accident in Miami or other parts of Florida. Your injury may result in unbearable medical expenses on top of lost wages, pain and suffering, and other excruciating consequences. Fortunately, there is a way to seek compensation through the at-fault driver’s insurance company. However,… Read More »
It’s Official, Miami Has the Worst Commute in the U.S., a New Study Shows
Miami is an ever-expanding city in which rush hour traffic gets heavier and extends longer by the year. As the Miami population continues to grow exponentially, and the city continues to attract millions of tourists per year, more vehicles occupy the city’s roads during peak times, and, consequently, hazards increase. That is how rush… Read More »
Driving in the Fog in Florida: Dangers, Safety Tips, and Liability
A recent pile-up crash in Virginia that involved nearly 70 vehicles reminded Floridians of the danger of driving a vehicle when there is fog covering the roadways. Fog is not an uncommon phenomenon in Miami and other parts of Florida, especially in early mornings. Fog is arguably the most dangerous weather condition for both… Read More »
Skip Pita Selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Skip Pita of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement…. Read More »
Randy Weber selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Randy Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional… Read More »
Causes and Liability in Vehicle-into-Building Crashes
Although vehicle-into-building crashes are not as frequent as other types of car accidents, they do happen. When they do, they cause a great deal of destruction, catastrophic injuries, and fatalities. Due to the unusual circumstances surrounding these crashes, it can be difficult to determine liability and obtain compensation for all the damages and losses…. Read More »
Is the Tailing Driver Always Negligent in Rear-End Collisions?
Although the driver who rear-ended another vehicle is presumed to be at-fault in the vast majority of such collisions, the driver of the car in front may also be responsible in certain situations. A rear-end collision is the most common type of car accident in Miami, Florida, and all across the nation. When one… Read More »
