Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Filing Claims Against Your Family or Friends
Obviously, some concerns may arise when a person close to you causes an accident where you have suffered injuries. For many people, the discomfort of filing a claim against a family member or friend is enough to dissuade them from doing something to recover compensation for their loss. Fortunately, almost all car accident cases… Read More »
Whiplash Can Be Devastating – Don’t Suffer Alone
Millions of cases of whiplash take place each year across the U.S. Out of these injuries, at least one in 50 will develop chronic pain that needs ongoing medical attention. One out of every 100 will suffer lifelong pain from the injury. Whiplash injuries should not be underestimated after a car accident. If you… Read More »
Head-On Collision Kills Two
Two Florida drivers were killed when one crossed the median, colliding head-on with another vehicle. Both were pronounced dead at the scene and troopers launched an investigation to discover the cause of the deadly accident on Highway 20. Although not common, head-on collisions have higher injury and fatality rates than other car accidents. Injuries… Read More »
West Palm Beach Man Killed in Tragic Hit and Run Crash
According to reporting from The Palm Beach Post, Wilson Vasquez Hernandez, a 23-year-old father form West Palm Beach, was killed in a tragic hit and run accident. The crash, which occurred near Conniston Middle school in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 3rd, is believed to have involved a grayish-black sedan. Police are… Read More »
Pike & Lustig Opens Miami Office
Pike and Lustig, LLP is proud to announce the opening of its Miami office! The firm’s new office is located at 777 Brickell Avenue, Suite 500 Miami, Florida, 33131.
Traffic Accidents and Common Injuries
Each traffic accident case is unique, but they also share common similarities. For instance, the large amounts of blunt force involved in a car crash mean that the same types of injuries are likely to appear over and over again. Car accident victims should be aware of these different types of injuries so that… Read More »
Seeking Justice after a Hit and Run Accident
The aftermath of a car accident can be a chaotic place. Even minor traffic accidents are jarring, and more serious ones can result in severe injuries and property damage that can be very disorienting. This level of confusion can be made even worse in the case of a hit and run car accident. Florida… Read More »
The Jobs of the Judge and Jury
The court system is full of people with specific jobs to do, but those jobs can often be confusing to people who do not often interact with the court system, such as personal injury victims. One particular point of confusion is the different roles the judge and jury play in the system. After all,… Read More »
Florida Introduces “Safe Phone Zones” to Discourage Distracted Driving
The fact that distracted driving causes accidents is not news to anyone. Concerns about distracted driving stretch back to the early 1900s when Chevrolet introduced the first car radio and opponents proposed laws banning them for fear that they would increase accidents. Now, cell phone calls and texting have raised similar concerns, causing significant… Read More »
Finding the Party Responsible For Your Car Accident
When a two parties go to court for a traffic accident, it is fundamentally all about assigning fault for the car crash. The judge hears evidence to determine who was responsible for causing the crash and whether it was caused by some sort of wrongful or careless behavior. However with hundreds of thousands of… Read More »
After an Accident with a Drunk Driver
Often, the most difficult types of car accidents to be involved in are those where the other party was driving while under the influence of alcohol. While all accidents are the result of a person’s carelessness, it can be especially hard to deal with the fact that injuries in a drunk driving accident happened… Read More »
What to do after a Car Accident
Getting into a car accident is a confusing, stressful experience. The accident itself is surprising, often coming out of nowhere, and after that there are often medical and legal issues to to deal with. However, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that there are hundreds of thousands of traffic accidents… Read More »
Lake County, Florida ATV Crash Turns Deadly
Fourth of July weekend brings both festivities and tragedies. Sure, there are barbeques, baseball games, and beautiful fireworks displays. But there are also accidents, especially in a state like Florida that is home to countless land and sea adventures. One such accident, in Lake County toward the end of this year’s Fourth of July… Read More »
Driver and Two Passengers Lose Their Lives After Another Wrong-Way Accident
A 33-year-old Florida woman lost her life after the car she was driving crashed into a truck. The car was heading the wrong way down the highway when the accident occurred. Two passengers in the car, the driver’s 31-year-old sister and a 26-year-old man, also lost their lives in this car accident. The truck… Read More »
Three-Year-Old Crashes Vehicle Into Several Parked Cars
Several parked cars were damaged when a 47-year-old Florida woman allowed her 3-year-old grandson to drive a car. According to what one witness told police, there was a loud crash and the witness saw a gold, four-door Chrysler crash head-on into a parked vehicle and then back into another vehicle. The witness said that… Read More »
Driver and Two Passengers Lose Their Lives After Another Wrong-Way Accident
A 33-year-old Florida woman lost her life after the car she was driving crashed into a truck. The car was heading the wrong way down the highway when the accident occurred. Two passengers in the car, the driver’s 31-year-old sister and a 26-year-old man, also lost their lives in this car accident. The truck… Read More »
Types of Fault in Car Accident Cases
If you are involved in a car accident and you want to receive compensation for your injuries from the driver who caused the accident, you will need to prove that the other driver is at fault. The two most common types of fault are (1) negligence, and (2) recklessness. Another type of fault is… Read More »
Three-Year-Old Crashes Vehicle Into Several Parked Cars
Several parked cars were damaged when a 47-year-old Florida woman allowed her 3-year-old grandson drive a car. According to what one witness told police, there was a loud crash and the witness saw a gold, four-door Chrysler crash head-on into a parked vehicle and then back into another vehicle. The witness said that he… Read More »
Types of Damages You Can Seek After a Car Accident
There are several types of damages for which you can seek compensation if you have sustained injuries as a result of a car accident. Although medical expenses are the most common form of damages, there are several other categories that you should discuss with a lawyer should you be involved in a car accident…. Read More »
Two Things That Will Make Your Life a Little Less Stressful if You Are in an Accident
Getting in a car accident is always a scary situation. But what can you do before and after the car accident occurs so that your life is as stress-free as possible? Before you get in an accident, you should make sure that you are always insured when you are driving a car. After you… Read More »
