Florida, sadly, is always one of the top three states for pedestrian accidents and fatalities. Pedestrians are hit by cars here every day. Walking in Florida is about as risky as walking gets in America. Victims of pedestrian accidents are almost certain to need the help of dedicated, experienced pedestrian accident attorneys. PEDESTRIANS HIT BY CARS: THE NUMBERS … Read more
The aftermath of a car accident can be rough. The more serious the injury or damage, the harder this period is. These are uncharted waters for most people. Moreover, the financial issues hang overhead like a dark cloud. Insurers, the source of financial relief, don’t want to pay out. What’s more, everyone fears that the … Read more
Uber and Lyft. Inevitably, accidents. It’s a brave new legal world. Where taxis of various types once ruled, Uber and Lyft now dominate. Uber alone accounts for about 85% of the US ride-hailing market. That’s 15 million rides every day. 10 billion rides since startup. Lyft is Uber’s closest rival, although way behind in traffic … Read more
Some 90 million people visit Florida each year. Around 25 million of these opt for South Florida. About one in four visitors rents a car here. Therefore, the odds that a crash will involve a rental car go way up in the tourist season. Hence, it’s wise to learn the liability issues related to rental … Read more
Florida drivers have a bad reputation. It’s known far and wide because of our visitor industry. Actually, Florida ranks #17 of the 50 states in terms of per-capita traffic fatalities. We have 16 people killed annually per 100,000 residents. In contrast, the traffic death toll in #1 Montana is 28.2 per 100,000. However, when all … Read more
Motorcycles are involved in just under 4% of all vehicle accidents but account for nearly 15% of fatalities. More than 95% of riders involved in a crash sustain an injury of some kind, with roughly half of these severe injuries. There’s no mystery in this. Cars envelop passengers in a protective barrier. Motorcycles don’t. Florida’s … Read more
Uber. Lyft. Transportation network companies (TNC). The so-called “ride-sharing” services burst into the lives of Floridians in 2014 and have changed the way we get around. Along with expanded choices in transportation, we’re having to adapt to a new type of personal injury case, those involving ride-sharing vehicles. Injured passengers, drivers, and other injured parties … Read more
You’ve been rear-ended, with extensive damage to your car. You’re bleeding. The driver who hit you was also injured, and his front end smashed up. A bad day, but the one ray of light is your confidence that it had to be the other driver’s fault. Not so fast. Evidence discovered by the other driver’s … Read more
When driving around Palm Beach County, chances are you have seen a PalmTran bus with a law firm advertisement on the back or the side. At Silver Injury Law we want to make sure as many people as possible have access to quality legal representation after an auto accident, so we’ve used these ads to … Read more
Drivers in Florida already know that our roadways are dangerous. Florida is consistently ranked at the top of studies analyzing accident data, and anyone who has ever driven on our interstates can attest to the fact that people drive unsafely. But which roads and intersections are the most dangerous, and what can you do to … Read more
