Recent Blog Posts
Vero Beach Area Motorcycle Accidents Show How Vulnerable Motorcyclists Are to Serious Injuries & Death
Last month, a motorcyclist died in Vero Beach when he was struck by a motorist who pulled in front of him in the intersection of 8th Street and Indian River Boulevard. The motorcyclist was struck on the side and ejected from his motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at Indian River Medical Center. Also in… Read More »
Vero Beach Car Crash Kills 1, Injures 3
A Vero Beach resident was killed recently in a deadly car crash on U.S. Route 1 outside Vista Royale. Three other people were sent to the hospital with traumatic injuries following the accident. Continue reading for more about the recent Indian River County fatal car accident, and contact an experienced Vero Beach auto accident… Read More »
Car Accident Settlements: Important Steps to Take after a Crash
Being involved in a car accident is stressful and overwhelming. In many ways, you must sideline entire aspects of your life to deal with the aftermath. You may have to take days off work, get your car fixed, and spend time and resources recovering from your injuries, which means you might miss or fall… Read More »
Study Finds that Drowsy Driving Causes Greater Share of Accidents than Official Reports Show
When the average person’s schedule fills up, one of the first things they’re likely to cut back on is the amount of sleep they get. Sleep may feel like a luxury, but for those getting behind the wheel of a car, sleep is critical to the driver’s safety and the safety of others on… Read More »
When Can an Officer Search Your Car?
Often, after pulling over a vehicle as part of a routine traffic stop, police officers will ask to search the vehicle. Drugs, guns, and other evidence of criminal activity they find during these searches end up as evidence in criminal cases. However, police officers are not always permitted to search the entirety of a… Read More »
Recent Stuart Pedestrian Fatality in Line with National Trend of Rising Pedestrian Deaths
Americans have been dying at higher rates on US roads over recent years, and no group has seen a more dramatic rise in fatality rates than pedestrians. The death of a local man earlier this year is just one example of the trend. Learn more about the recent Indian River County pedestrian accident below,… Read More »
How a Lawyer Can Help You with Your Vero Beach Car Accident Claim
Getting hurt in a serious motor vehicle accident can be devastating. You may be in pain, out of work, and unable to keep up with basic costs of living. The last thing you might feel up to doing is to fight with insurance adjusters or defense attorneys over the money you deserve from the… Read More »
The Importance of Evidence in Your Personal Injury Case
Even when legal responsibility for an accident appears crystal clear, it isn’t easy to get the responsible party to admit fault, or to obtain the full amount in damages that you deserve for your injuries. In cases where the value of your claim is in dispute, it can help to have clear and objective… Read More »
Family of Bridge Collapse Victim Sues Builders of Bridge
Earlier this month, the collapse of a bridge near Miami’s Florida International University caused the death of six and sent nine others to the hospital. The widow and 15-year-old son of one of the victims has now filed a lawsuit against those responsible for the bridge’s construction. Read on to learn about the case,… Read More »
Changes in Law Would End Florida’s No-Fault Car Insurance System
A new bill before the Florida House of Representatives would end the state’s no-fault auto insurance system, transitioning to a fault-based system and changing the state’s car insurance requirements. Learn more about the potential changes to the law, and contact a Vero Beach car accident attorney with questions after an Indian River County car… Read More »
