In Florida, accidents happen daily, but not all accidents allow monetary damages to be recovered. It is necessary to prove negligence by the at-fault party in order to recover damages following an accident. However, the negligence per se doctrine in Florida permits...
8 Driving Safety Tips Even The Most Responsible Drivers Sometimes Forget
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Jul 15, 2022 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Drunk Driver, Motorcycle Accident, Negligence
Safety should be a primary concern when driving a vehicle alone or with passengers. We're now more preoccupied than ever, so it's vital to understand the fundamentals of safe driving. It would help to practice these every time you drive to be a responsible driver....
Hip Injury After A Slip And Fall Accident in South Florida
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Jun 30, 2022 | Slip and Fall Injury, Negligence
About A Slip And Fall Accident in South Florida South Florida slip-and-fall accidents often lead to hip injuries. In the case of a fall on someone else's property, you might think that the property owner is responsible for your injuries. Especially if you have...
How is a South Florida Wrongful Death Settlement Divided?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Jun 16, 2022 | Wrongful Death
Death is a painful subject that comes with emotional and even financial burdens to the descendants of the deceased. It becomes even more agonizing when the dead person dies out of negligence or breach of some law by another person or entity. For this reason, residents...
The Unseen Effects of Automobile Accidents in South Florida
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Jun 2, 2022 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Hit and Run Accident, Motorcycle Accident
What You Need to Know About Emotional and Psychological Effects of a Car Accident Several car accidents happen annually in the State of Florida. Victims of these accidents can be kids, teens, or adults and may suffer from minor or severe injuries. Though minor...
Florida Water Park Accidents, What you Need to Know to Protect Your Family This Summer
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | May 19, 2022 | Personal Injury, Negligent Security, Slip and Fall Injury
Summer has arrived, and there's no better way to beat the Florida heat than visiting a water park. Spending the day riding water activities or resting in the water park may appear harmless, but outdoor pools are a significant hub for accidents with so many visitors....
What’s Next If You Don’t Accept a Personal Injury Settlement Offer?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | May 5, 2022 | Personal Injury
What Happens If You Don't Accept Your Personal Injury Settlement Offer? It is more common for injury or wrongful death cases to be settled than to go to trial. However, a settlement cannot be reached unless both parties agree that it is in their interests to settle....
Distracted Driving in South Florida is still a problem in 2022
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Apr 21, 2022 | Distracted Driving, Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Hit and Run Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
Addressing the Distracted Driving Problem in South Florida in 2022 Florida is ranked the second-worst state when it comes to distracted driving accidents. Nearly 50,000 annual accidents that occur in Florida are caused by distracted driving. This is a clear indication...
The Different Ways to Prove Your Traumatic Brain Injury in Florida
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Apr 7, 2022 | Traumatic Brain Injury
Did you sustain a traumatic brain injury in Florida due to an accident that wasn't your fault? Are you having trouble working or doing the things you once enjoyed as a result of your traumatic brain injury? You may be able to seek compensation for traumatic brain...
10 Crucial Steps to Take in 2022 After a South Florida Car Accident
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Mar 24, 2022 | Car Accidents
No one leaves home expecting to be involved in a car accident while on Florida roads. But according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 400,000 South Florida car accidents in 2021 alone. It's impossible to predict if or...