Cyclists can potentially use their bikes as a main form of transportation year-round in the Miami area. Except when it rains, which is almost daily during the rainy season, bikes can be a convenient and affordable and form of transportation. Those who follow traffic...
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What do drivers need to know about passing cyclists?
Motor vehicle operators need to share the road with people on bicycles, which the law also considers vehicles. For the most part, cyclists are subject to the same rules as those in larger, motorized vehicles. They should drive on the right side of the road, indicate...
What are jackknife accidents?
Certain kinds of crashes typically only occur when specific types of vehicles are involved in a collision scenario. Jackknife crashes, for example, can only occur if there is a vehicle hauling a trailer. These wrecks get their name from the strange angle that forms...
Dismissing a patient from your practice (without getting sued)
As a physician, you want to help all your patients – but some patients either don’t want to be helped or make it impossible for you to properly do your job. A patient who’s non-compliant, disruptive or threatening to you or your staff can put your license to practice...
The potential trouble with latent defects
There are generally two broad categories when it comes to construction defects. First, you have patent defects, which are going to be things that are relatively obvious and that a homeowner would notice right away after a project is completed. Next, you have latent...
4 Ds of medical malpractice that must be proved for a case
In medicine, trust is paramount; patients rely on healthcare providers to provide them with quality care, and healthcare professionals, in turn, are responsible for providing this care at the highest standards. Yet, doctors cannot always produce the results they or...
What are the common causes of auto accidents?
Many people become victims of car accidents every day. Studies have estimated that 30 thousand car accidents happen every day, which makes nearly 1.5 million accidents every year – 50 thousand of which are fatal. Survivors of auto accidents may suffer from long-term...
When construction accidents happen, liability can be widespread
Most construction projects involve a lot of different players, including architects, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and more – and any of them have the potential to be liable for an accident that leaves someone injured. If you were hurt while working a...
Florida’s comparative negligence law: A guide for injury claims
The concept of comparative negligence plays a significant role in personal injury claims, and it helps to understand the legal landscape governing such cases. In a nutshell, comparative negligence is a legal doctrine that allows for a fair allocation of responsibility...
Be wary of drunk drivers this Labor Day weekend
Floridians in some parts of the state will likely be engaging in hurricane clean-up over the upcoming Labor Day weekend. But many others, plus tourists, will be flocking to the beaches, lakes and parks in our state for one last hurrah to summer before the beginning of...