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July 10, 2019

What Should I Do if I was Injured on Vacation in Florida?

Every year people from all over the world visit Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, and Disney’s beaches and resorts. Unfortunately, some vacations end with injuries sustained in accidents caused by carelessness. Florida tourists can become injured in car wrecks, slip and falls, and many other types of accidents while vacationing. Seek

June 20, 2019

What to Know about Ridesharing Car Accidents and Insurance Policies

Ridesharing vehicles such as Lyft and Uber are becoming more popular as our lives continue to get busier, and in many respects, these services simplify commuting and make travel much easier. However, as their popularity increases, the risk of a ridesharing vehicle accident increases as well. Given the unique factors

June 17, 2019

There Was an Accident During My Rideshare—What Do I Do Next?

As rideshare services have skyrocketed in popularity since their introduction in 2010, many commuters have had an improved travel experience with apps such as Uber and Lyft because of their quality service and ease of use. Although this transportation innovation has brought many improvements to commuting, it does not eliminate

May 24, 2019

Archaic Supreme Court Ruling Denies Active Duty Military Access to Justice

Did you know our active duty military have fewer rights than every other person in the United States? Even fewer rights than non-citizens and prisoners. Established in 1950 in Feres vs. United States — a case involving the Federal Tort Claims Act that allows citizens to sue the government —

May 3, 2019

Am I Entitled to Compensation if a Rideshare Driver Hit my Car?

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are becoming increasingly popular, especially in large metropolitan areas like West Palm Beach. Any person injured in a rideshare service car wreck may be entitled to compensation from a negligent rideshare driver. If this happens to you, a skilled car accident attorney could

April 29, 2019

I Was Struck by a Rideshare Driver as a Pedestrian. Do I Have a Claim?

Rideshare services have become increasingly prevalent modes of transportation in many cities and locations around Florida, including Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Gardens, and West Palm Beach. Rideshare service companies such as Uber and Lyft make it easy for new drivers to start working on the road. Unfortunately, these drivers

March 20, 2019

Federal Legislation of Autonomous Vehicles Fails to Pass

The AV START act, a bipartisan bill that would have been the first significant federal legislation of autonomous vehicles, failed to make it through Congress. This happened as drivers throughout the country are sharing the roads with an increasing number of self-driving cars, and individual states are passing their own

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