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...
What you need to know about brain injuries in Palm Beach County
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Feb 24, 2022 | Traumatic Brain Injury, Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
Broken bones, twisted ankles, and fractured wrists are the most common types of injuries that people sustain after a slip and fall accident. However, there are traumatic brain injuries in Palm Beach County that are common and more severe than slip and fall accidents....
Understanding Loss of Consortium in South Florida
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Feb 10, 2022 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Hit and Run Accident, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
Loss of consortium is a legal term used in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in Florida and many other states. A family member of a person who was permanently injured or killed due to another party's negligence may pursue a loss of consortium claim. Loss of...
Distracted driving in Florida statistics you need to know about
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Feb 3, 2022 | Distracted Driving, Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
Distracted Driving in Florida Kills Have you ever sent a text message while driving and looked back at the road to find the car in front of you coming to a stop, and you had to slam on the brakes to keep from rear-ending it? Or reached into a fast food bag, fumbled...
There is a 14-day Rule for South Florida Auto Accidents, did you know?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jan 6, 2022 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
Living in South Florida, you should familiarize yourself with this 14-day auto accident rule. For personal injury protection (PIP) coverage to apply, injured victims must seek medical treatment within 14 days of an auto accident. A PIP policy protects you against...
Who is responsible for a “No Zone” or Blind Spot Truck Accident?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Dec 30, 2021 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Truck Accident
The Insurance Information Institute tells us accidents involving large trucks claimed 4,119 lives in 2019. Two-thirds of those fatalities drove or rode in passenger vehicles. Many truck accidents arise from passenger vehicles entering the blind spots of these trucks....
How are car crashes different from commercial truck accidents in palm beach county?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Nov 4, 2021 | Truck Accident, Auto Accident
Are There Differences Between Car Crashes and Commercial Truck Accidents in Palm Beach County? Truck accidents can be devastating to the parties involved. While car crashes and truck accidents share some similarities, there are also significant differences. For...
The role evidence plays in a West Palm Beach Car Accident
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Sep 23, 2021 | Car Accidents, Auto Accident, Hit and Run Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
Can Evidence Play a Role In Your West Palm Beach Car Accident Claim? Most car accidents in West Palm Beach happen swiftly and unexpectedly. None of the parties involved have a 100 percent clear picture of why the accident took place or the factors that are involved....
6 Common Types of Brain Injuries From Car Accidents
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Aug 19, 2021 | Traumatic Brain Injury, Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
Different Types of Brain Injuries from Car Accidents to be aware of. There are many types of injuries you can get from a car accident; however, one area causes concern is a brain injury. There are different types of brain injuries from car accidents one can sustain...
8 Facts About Summer Car Accidents in South Florida
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Jun 24, 2021 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
Summer is, by far, the deadliest time of year for car accidents in the South Florida area. More people are on the roads for a variety of reasons, including longer daylight hours, school being out of session, and more vacationers around. The roads are also drier and...