Car accidents across South Florida are a leading cause of injuries. The sudden impact of a crash and the force with which occupants can be thrown around inside the vehicle can lead to serious and even life-threatening injury. Here, we break down a few of the most common injuries drivers…
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What Can a Car Accident Claims Attorney Do For You?
Making the decision to work with a car accident claims attorney on your South Florida car accident case is a big step. However, there are things that a car accident attorney can do for you that no one else can. Let’s take a closer look at the advantages of hiring…
Choosing the Right Car Accident Attorney
If you’ve been in a car accident anywhere in South Florida, you may want to speak to a car accident attorney before making any decisions about your situation. While one of the first calls you will make is likely to insurance company, it’s valuable to keep in mind that your…
What You Should Never Say After a Car Accident—And What You Should Say, Instead
If you’re in a car accident, you’re likely to feel shaken up. You may feel nervous and upset and you may end up saying things you don’t mean. Worse, you can end up saying things that could hurt your claim and could make it harder for you to secure fair…
What Should I Do After a Car Accident?
If you’ve been in a car accident, the actions you take immediately following the crash can help determine how well you can heal from your injuries and even how successfully you can recover compensation for your losses. Immediately following an accident of any size, whether it’s a fender bender or…
Chain Reaction Accidents
You’ve probably passed them on the road: accidents involving multiple vehicles and multiple drivers. These accidents can happen on Florida streets for a number of reasons. Sometimes, heavy traffic can mean one accident creates a chain reaction because other drivers don’t have enough space or time to come to a…
What Can I Do If Another Driver Accuses Me of Causing a Car Accident?
If you’re in an accident and have suffered an injury or any car damage, that can be stressful enough. A crash can affect your life for years and even a minor fender-bender can spoil your day. The situation can be even worse if the other driver accuses you of causing…
How Can You Prove What Caused a Car Accident?
If you’ve been in a car collision in South Florida, you may have questions about what caused your crash. In Florida, you have the right to pursue a lawsuit if someone’s recklessness caused your injuries, so finding out whether a driver was negligent can be important to helping you recover…
How Micromobility Programs Can Affect Car Accidents
Many cities across the country are seeing a rise in the use of smaller, lighter personal vehicles such as e-scooters, bicycles, e-bikes, and motorcycles. Part of this trend may be because these vehicles use less gasoline (or no gasoline), making them more economical and better for the environment. Users also…
The Six Things You Need to Know If You’re in a South Florida Car Accident (Part Two)
Last week, we started this short series by telling you three of six important things you must know if you’re in a traffic accident. This week, we tackle the remaining three things you need to know: #4: It Will Cost More Than You Think The legal team at Flaxman Law…