Monthly Archives: July 2020
Report: The Nation’s Deadliest Railroad Runs from West Palm Beach to Miami
Beginning in 2018, Virgin Trains USA—also referred to as the ‘Brightline’—began operating in South Florida. It is the only privately owned and operated passenger rail system that is currently running in the United States. The line goes from West Palm Beach to Miami, with a stop along the way in Fort Lauderdale While the… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents: What is Biker’s Arm?
Motorcyclists are inherently exposed to risk. For this reason, Florida classifies motorcyclists as ‘vulnerable road users’—meaning they are disproportionately likely to be seriously injured should an accident occur. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents remain a serious public safety problem. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that 9,143 motorcycle crashes were reported… Read More »
Florida Leads the Nation in Boat Accidents and Boat Accident Fatalities — Again
According to a report from the Miami Herald, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) recently released its boat accident data for 2019—confirming that Florida had the most recreational boat accidents and the most boat accident fatalities. Unfortunately, this means the state of Florida once again has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in… Read More »
Florida Restaurant Agrees to Pay $30,878 in Back Wages to Resolve an Unpaid Overtime Case
On June 26th, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that a Florida restaurant has agreed to pay $30,878 in back wages to dozens of employees in order to settle a wage and hour claim. According to allegations investigated by the federal agency, Guavate Restaurant (Orlando, FL) violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)—improperly… Read More »
Are Electronically Signed Commercial Contracts Enforceable in Florida?
The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing stay-at-home order and government-mandated business closures across Florida have changed many aspects of our lives. The pandemic has had a major impact on businesses, including how they communicate with their employees and partners and how they sign commercial contracts. As businesses had to switch to remote working, and… Read More »
Can a Pedestrian Be Found Partially At Fault for their Own Injuries?
Pedestrian accidents are a serious public safety hazard in our state. In fact, the Miami Herald reports that Florida has the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities in the entire country. We need to do more to protect the health and well-being of pedestrians. Negligent drivers must be held accountable for unsafe conduct. Unfortunately, bringing… Read More »
Three Teenagers Transported to Hospital After Golf Cart Accident in North Florida
According to a report from News4Jax, three teenagers were injured in a golf cart accident in the northern part of St. John’s County. All three of the victims were immediately transported to a Jacksonville-based children’s hospital for treatment. Thankfully, none of the injuries were life-threatening. A representative for law enforcement told reporters that the… Read More »
Insurance Claims 101: Don’t Self-Adjust Your Insurance Claim
Don’t adjust your Insurance Claim. What does that mean? A layperson, in other words: a person not familiar with insurance industry, may not even know what the word “adjust” means when used in the context of an insurance claim. What does it mean to “adjust” an insurance claim? The website www.dictionary.com lists the following… Read More »
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
It is now Hurricane Season. Do you know where your policy is? Immediately following a storm, your insurance policy can provide you with important information about the coverages provided by your insurance policy. For instance, did you know that most homeowner’s insurance policies provide coverage for the removal of debris from your property. This… Read More »
What is an “engineer’s report” ?
As I have said before, your insurance company is not your “good neighbor” and you are not in “good hands.” The insurance industry spends millions of dollars on advertisements and propaganda each year to convince you they have your best interests at heart. Unfortunately, for many insurance companies this is just not true. Their… Read More »