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There are more reportable boat accidents in Miami-Dade County than anywhere else in the state of Florida. A boat accident must be reported if causes an injury, results in death, or involves property damage exceeding $2,000. In 2015, there nearly 100 “major” boat accidents in Miami. Those accidents were responsible for 3 deaths, 74 injuries,…
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In the early hours of the morning, a motorcycle and a car were involved in a minor accident on I-95 in Miami. The driver and motorcyclist moved to the side of the road and were joined by good Samaritans who stopped to help until police arrived on the scene. While they were waiting, a man…
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In Florida, auto crash claims are handled a little differently than in other states. Here, we use a no-fault system when filing insurance claims. With minor collisions, your no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) insurance will cover your damages, regardless of who caused the crash. But what do you do if you sustain serious injuries? When…
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Car accidents are scary, confusing, and chaotic. When you’ve been in a serious car accident, it can be difficult to adjust without some guidance. Fortunately, our firm is ready to help. At Lavent Law, we understand how difficult it can be to recover. If you are struggling with your case, follow these five tips to…
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No matter what you do, dangerous drivers are out there. You’ve seen them—speeding through yellow lights, weaving between cars, tailgating, and engaging in countless other reckless driving behaviors. You can’t avoid all the dangers on the road, but driving defensively can help keep you from being seriously injured in a wreck. What Are the Top…
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Whenever you set foot on another person’s property, whether it’s a home or business, Florida law requires the property owner to keep you “reasonably” safe. If the owner notices a dangerous situation, such as a spill, he or she must correct the danger within a reasonable amount of time so it won’t hurt anyone. Supermarkets…
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A Pompano Beach family is still hoping they will see justice done a week after a seventeen-year-old was mowed down on a local street by a hit-and-run driver. The teen, who suffered severe injuries including crushed ribs, a crushed pelvis, and traumatic head injuries, remains in the hospital after spending time in an intensive care…
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Millennials are often characterized as tech-savvy multitaskers who want instant gratification. Those traits translate directly to their driving—in a bad way—according to a new AAA study. They are the top offenders of all age groups in texting, running red lights, and speeding when behind the wheel. Eighty-eight percent of the 2,511 licensed drivers surveyed admitted…
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A recent major car wreck involving six vehicles put eight people in the hospital and left one driver dead at the scene. The crash, which was reported around 6:30 p.m. on the night of February 16, happened on Northwest 37th Avenue near the intersection with Northwest 194th Street. News coverage from the scene the morning…
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A Slate report in 2013 judged Miami to have the worst drivers in the nation. More recent national statistics for pedestrians said that Miami-Dade was the nation’s fifth most dangerous metropolis with fatalities at a ten-year high. Miami-Dade also ranked number seven for traffic congestion, making commuting frustrating as well as hazardous. Red-light running is…
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