Category Archives: Personal Injury
Reform Advocates in Florida Seeking Limits on Personal Injury Damages
Legal reform advocates in Florida are pushing for legislation that would limit the amount of damages a victim in a personal injury case can receive. However, the idea of capping economic and non-economic damages would most likely be met with opposition from the trial bar. According to the Florida Record citing Ryan Banfill, a… Read More »
Miami Named One of the Best Driving Cities in the U.S., But Why?
Miami has been named one of the best driving cities in the United States, though many Miamians would beg to disagree. The city in Florida has received a high score from QuoteWizard, which used data from millions of insurance quotes to put together a list of the best driving cities in the U.S. The… Read More »
New Texting While Driving Law in Florida Takes Effect October 1, 2019: What You Need to Know
Florida, which sees nearly 50,000 motor vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving per year, was among the last states to implement primary texting while driving ban. The law, which took effect on July 1, allows law enforcement officers to stop motorists who are texting while operating a vehicle. Previously, texting and driving was not… Read More »
Recovering Damages After a House Fire in Miami
A fire department responds to a fire every 24 seconds in Miami, Florida, and other parts of the U.S. Statistics show that fires in structures that are not linked to wildfires cause more than $11 billion in property damage per year. Each year, house fires damage thousands of homes and disrupt hundreds of thousands… Read More »
Drunk Female Driver Hits a Miami Police Officer in a DUI Crash
Every year, more than 1 million car drivers are arrested for drunk driving. One such arrest occurred in Miami on September 12. The DUI accident took place when 33-year-old Belkis Salgado, who was visibly intoxicated at the time of the crash, slammed her car into a Miami police officer’s unmarked police cruiser, according to… Read More »
Who’s Liable for Injuries and Deaths Caused by Police Chases?
Police driving in hot pursuit of a suspect is an exciting event to watch on television, but when you become a witness of multiple police cars and the pursued vehicle driving wildly and smashing into other vehicles and buildings, it can be terrifying. It is not uncommon for witnesses and bystanders to get hurt… Read More »
Assistance to the Elderly, Inc.; Randy M. Weber
Randy M. Weber’s high engagement in our Miami community includes his work as a dedicated member of the not-for-profit organization, Assistance to the Elderly (ATTE). He currently serves on the board of this reputable organization and has been providing valuable legal advice and guidance for over 3 years. Additionally, he served as a distinguished… Read More »
Scooter Rider Killed in Motor Vehicle Collision in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
According to reporting from the South Florida Sun Sentinel, a person was killed while riding an electric scooter in Fort Lauderdale. The Broward County Medical Examiner told reporters that this is believed to be the first death in the city involving an electric scooter. The victim of this accident — who has not yet… Read More »
PWD Obtains $850,000 for 13 Year Old Girl with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
A minor slipped and fell on a powdery substance at a local retailer. When she fell, an employee was stocking items just a few feet away. The minor tore a ligament in her wrist and after many months of physical therapy, the injury had become far worse. Ultimately, the diagnosis was Complex Regional Pain… Read More »
Who Is Legally Responsible for Nursing Home Abuse?
For some, residing in a nursing home has many advantages. A resident’s health issues are under constant surveillance, making it much easier to ensure the proper treatment and/or medication are taken. Additionally, the resident does not have to concern himself/herself about how to address his/her daily needs. Thus, at least with regard to some… Read More »
