Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Can A Vehicle Manufacturer Share Liability For A Florida Crash Caused By A Speeding Driver?
In a severe car accident caused by high speeds, the speeding driver is generally considered to be at fault. Nevertheless, a recent wrongful death lawsuit in Florida against Tesla shows that assigning fault is not always a straightforward process. Tesla recently agreed to settle a case over the deaths of two teens involved in… Read More »
Rainy Roads And Serious Crashes: Can Weather Affect Liability In Florida Auto Accident Cases?
Florida gets a lot of rain over the summer, which can decrease visibility and make the roads slippery. After numerous accidents caused by wet road conditions, the question becomes whether the bad weather conditions relieve at-fault motorists of responsibility for causing the accident. The answer is usually no. While it’s true that bad weather… Read More »
Serious Scooter Collision In Coral Gables Highlights Risks And Legal Issues For Riders
A recent accident in Coral Gables, FL, where a scooter rider was severely injured in a crosswalk, is a reminder of how vulnerable pedestrians are when using micro-mobility devices on our streets. Injured victims can sometimes be entitled to compensation under Florida law. A man riding a stand-up scooter in the crosswalk at the… Read More »
Three Cheers For Unassuming Looking Safety Features
Aspirational web content and salespeople at car dealerships are quick to show you the fanciest new high tech safety features on a car that they want you to buy or, as the case may be, want you to click on a video about. The safety features that play the biggest role in protecting you… Read More »
What Should I Do After A Hit-And-Run Accident In Florida?
Getting into a car accident is never a fun experience. It can be made all the worse if the other driver doesn’t stop after the collision as required by law. If the other driver doesn’t stop to exchange information, they may be charged with a crime in Florida. But in many cases, you may… Read More »
Why Are There So Many Car Accidents In Florida?
Florida is listed among the top 5 states for car accidents across the country. No one would blame you for wondering why our state tends to have more car accidents than most. One of the major reasons for this is that Florida has a very large population. States that are more sparsely populated tend… Read More »
Family Sues Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after Fatal Accident
The family of a 62-year-old man is suing the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after video evidence showed him being struck by a now-former officer with the department. The man was hit by a police cruiser after exiting a Burger King on University Boulevard at 9:45 at night. Lawyers for the family of the victim are… Read More »
Three Killed in Three Jacksonville Accidents Within Hours
Three people were killed in three different deadly crashes in the Jacksonville area. The crashes happened within hours of each other. Officials are investigating the causes and circumstances surrounding these actions. The first accident occurred around 9:45 p.m. A 77-year-old man was running in a crosswalk trying to cross a road. An Audi A4… Read More »
Who’s at Fault When a Self-Driving Car Causes an Accident?
One of the more interesting aspects of traffic accident law in the age of Big Data and artificial intelligence is the question of self-driving vehicles. When a self-driving vehicle malfunctions, whose responsibility is it to deal with the fallout of the accident? Since autonomous cars don’t themselves carry auto insurance, let alone have assets… Read More »
Rear-End Car Accident Results in Loss of Life in Jacksonville
When people hear “rear end auto accident” they may assume that the motorists involved will be fine and the damage will be relegated to a fender-bender. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In some instances, a rear-end car accident can have tragic consequences. Take, for example, the collision that occurred on 1-95 and… Read More »
