Category Archives: Car Accidents
Federal Jury Awards $243 Million in Tesla Autopilot Crash Case
By: Robert Johnson, Partner A federal jury in Miami has awarded approximately $243 million in damages in a wrongful death case stemming from a 2019 Tesla Autopilot crash in Key Largo, Florida. The verdict marks the first federal trial where Tesla was found liable in an Autopilot-related death involving bystanders. Jurors determined Tesla was… Read More »
One Killed After Multi-Vehicle Crash On Interstate 95 In South Florida
According to a report from CBS 12 News, a 31-year-old woman was killed and several other people were seriously injured after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate-85 in South Florida. The collision is still under a more comprehensive investigation by law enforcement. In this article, our West Palm Beach car accident lawyers discuss the accident… Read More »
NHTSA’s Annual Holiday Season Impaired-Driving Campaign Kicks Off With New Study
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is once again reminding holiday revelers to drive sober this year. Kicking off its annual holiday season impaired-driving campaign, the NHTSA is raising awareness of the dangers of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. The NHTSA also released the findings of a new… Read More »
Hit-And-Run Crashes On The Rise In Florida
The news of another child passing away from a hit-and-run accident that occurred in December of 2021 has the community reeling all over again. The crash occurred in Wilton Manors, Florida when a driver veered around a school bus, almost hitting the front driver’s side before driving off the road and onto the sidewalk,… Read More »
What To Know About The Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles’ Put It Down: Focus On Driving Campaign
As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has announced its Put it Down: Focus on Driving, also known as “U Drive. U Text. U Pay. National Enforcement Mobilization”. The FLHSMV has partnered with law enforcement and other agencies to educate Floridians about the importance of… Read More »
April Is National Alcohol Awareness Month
Car accidents are one of the most common personal injury law cases. Whether it be a simple rear-ender or something much more serious, injuries can be sustained in any automobile accident ranging from minor to major. Unfortunately, in the state of Florida, 26% of fatal car accidents are caused by drunk driving. Therefore, it’s… Read More »
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
New NSC estimates show that roads today are the most dangerous they’ve been in years. On a typical day, eight people are killed and hundreds more are injured in distraction-affected crashes. Because April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, let’s go over what distracted driving is and how to prevent it. What Is Distracted Driving? According… Read More »
What Is Distracted Driving?
According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe… Read More »
Fact: Driving In South Florida Is Dangerous. Period.
You know driving in South Florida is pretty awful when Yahoo! News dedicates an entire article to how shockingly dangerous it is here. Borrowing from the Sun Sentinel, the piece dives in to what people who are either here to stay or are just here for the winter months need to know about “driving… Read More »
Examining A Real-Life Tragedy And Ridesharing Lawsuit
We’ve discussed what to do when your Uber driver, or other ride-sharing service, gets into an accident while you are a passenger. We advised that you should immediately have your physical condition assessed whether you feel injured or not. Even in a minor fender bender, it’s always important to seek medical assistance as you… Read More »