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The Most Dangerous Intersections in South Florida

While every driver has navigated through countless intersections, most drivers rarely consider the unique hazard that intersections pose. In fact, intersections are the most common location for accidents. The necessary crossing of vehicles, in opposing and perpendicular traffic patterns, means accidents can happen any time a driver makes even the smallest of mistakes, such as…

Living With a Serious Ridesharing Injury

Life after a serious injury changes forever—and it can be especially frustrating if you were injured through no fault of your own. One minute, you were riding down the road in an Uber or Lyft vehicle. Maybe you were even pleased with yourself for making the safe decision: opting for a ridesharing vehicle instead of…

Drunk Drivers on the Job

Drunk drivers are incredibly dangerous. They’re less able to control their vehicles and more likely to end up in dangerous situations on the road. In fact, almost a third of deaths caused by driving accidents involve drunk drivers. Worse than drunk drivers who are simply trying to get home after a party or a night…

Help! I Was in an Uber/Lyft Accident and the Airbags Didn’t Deploy

Rideshare options like Uber and Lyft are incredibly popular for easy transportation in our app-driven world. Why wait for a cab when a smartphone can give almost instant access to a personal chauffeur? Rideshare apps efficiently connect passengers and drivers, and give consumers almost endless mobility options, from making a quick local trip to getting…

Is a Rideshare Driver Using GPS on a Phone Distracted Driving?

The last thing a passenger wants when they get into a car is to see distracted driving by the person in control of the vehicle—and that’s a huge problem in Florida, which among U.S. states ranks second only to Louisiana for distracted driving—more than five distracted driving crashes take place every hour in Florida, almost…

Multi-Vehicle Crashes Involving Uber or Lyft

Ridesharing with companies like Uber and Lyft is the hottest new thing. Thousands of customers use these companies to take them to their destination of choice in South Florida each day, whether they are headed to Miami International Airport, Aventura Mall, or visiting one of the trendy restaurants in South Beach. Yet, like any other…

Calling for an Uber Doesn’t Mean Asking for Injuries

Uber is a great way to get around, especially in areas that have little-to-no taxi service available. But, what happens when that rideshare experience turns into a catastrophe? When you climb into an Uber, the last thing that you expect is to end up injured in an accident. But, what do you do if your…

Car-Sharing Accidents: Who’s Responsible?

We’ve seen ridesharing become a mainstream moneymaking opportunity in America, but now car-sharing is turning into a popular counterpart. The idea that you can rent your own car to others and reap financial benefits is a unique business concept—but it’s also fraught with numerous legal hurdles. One of the biggest problems is the possibility of…

Should I Try to Handle My Car Accident Claim on My Own First?

You were in a car accident, and now you’re dealing with serious legal claims. Whether you were seriously injured or faced significant property damage, you may find yourself wondering: “Should I try to handle my car accident claim on my own first?” You may feel that working with a lawyer is an expensive proposition, or…

What Can I Do If My Child Is Hit by a Lyft Driver?

For a parent, few moments are more stressful and upsetting than learning their child has been involved in a car accident. Simply figuring out how to proceed is difficult. What do you do for your child first? How do you handle the legalities? Who is responsible for paying for your child’s medical bills? Here are…