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by Boris Lavent |
Florida is a no-fault state. It is one of a handful of states that require each vehicle owner to purchase their own insurance. This insurance is called PIP (personal injury protection) insurance. Most accident victims file a claim under their own insurance first before taking any other steps. Florida’s 14-Day Accident Rule PIP claims have…
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by Boris Lavent |
Every year in Florida there are thousands and even hundreds of thousands of car accidents. Tragically, those accidents result in around 3,000 deaths and thousands of injuries. While the physical toll of these accidents is bad enough, these numbers don’t take into account the mental and emotional toll of the Sunshine State’s car crashes. One…
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by Boris Lavent |
There are many different types of collisions involving motor vehicles. Common types of car accidents include head-on crashes, failure to yield the right of accidents, rollover accidents, sideswipe accidents, and side-impact crashes. However, rear-end accidents continue to top the list of the most common type of car accidents in the United States. Why are Rear-End…
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by Boris Lavent |
Determining who was at fault in a car accident can be a lengthy process. However, correctly identifying the at-fault party is crucial to determining liability and whether or not one party can seek compensation from the other. One of the keys to determining fault in a car accident is hiring a qualified personal injury lawyer.…
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by Boris Lavent |
Lung injuries and diseases are serious health conditions. Many workers face risks on the job that put them in a higher category for developing lung disease. A serious lung disease that often occurs in factories using flavoring chemicals is popcorn lung. The nickname popcorn lung might appear silly. However, bronchiolitis obliterans is actually an acute,…
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by Boris Lavent |
Service of process is an important part of any lawsuit – including claims filed after car accidents, slips and falls, and injuries are sustained due to medical negligence. The process starts when a complaint or petition of any kind is filed with the court. The court then issues a summons that has the name of…
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by Boris Lavent |
Every year millions of car accidents occur around the country. As recently as 2018, the number of vehicles that were involved in a crash totaled over 12 million. These numbers are astounding and they illustrate how common collisions can be. If you drive regularly, there is a decent chance that at some point you will…
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by Boris Lavent |
A side-impact crash – also known as a T-bone crash or broadside accident – can be extremely dangerous for the occupants of all vehicles involved in the crash. Depending on the vehicles’ speed, the location of the impact, and other factors, the vehicles can roll over. Rollover accidents can cause catastrophic injuries. Side-impact car accidents…
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by Boris Lavent |
The field of law is incredibly diverse, and not all attorneys are created equal. Public sector versus private sector careers can make a substantial difference in what a lawyer makes each year. Even within each arena of law, the pay scale can vary wildly. Corporate attorneys working for major law firms can earn five to…
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by Boris Lavent |
Law enforcement charged Daniel Towriss with five misdemeanor criminal charges related to the December 31, 2019, boat accident at the Port Everglades inlet. Towriss crashed his new Hydra-Sports Custom boat into the South Jetty while traveling at a high rate of speed. Three passengers on the boat were injured. The criminal charges could result in…
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