Get a Free Consultation with an Injury Lawyer in Florida April 29, 2013 “Lawsuit” isn’t a word most people want to hear, but if you’ve been involved in an accident it may be the only way to get the help you need. Injury attorneys can help you determine what compensation you are owed to help pay for medical bills, car damages, and lost work time – and we can help you fight an insurance company or an uninsured driver to help get it. But what happens if the person responsible is a friend or relative? These situations are uncommon but they do come up. A recent example is the tragic story of two New York families who were on their … Continue reading →

Fort Lauderdale auto accident lawyers remind Floridians about DUI dangers April 22, 2013 Drunk driving can be deadly. It’s a lesson most of us already know, but there are still people who will get behind the wheel and drive while intoxicated. The problem is that they don’t just endanger themselves – they endanger all of us, even sober drivers. This was made all too clear April 16 in West Pensacola. A drunk driver ran a stop sign and struck another car, leading to a fatal wreck. The drunk driver’s Jeep SUV ran through the intersection and collided with a Honda Civic. Inside the Civic was a father and son. Tragically, the father, Charles Snow, was pronounced dead at the scene. … Continue reading →

Miami Auto Accident Attorneys: Neutral Observers May Bolster Case April 15, 2013 Your first priority after a car accident is making sure everyone’s safe. But once 911 has been called, it’s also important to think about your future. Everyone knows that a car accident can lead to legal issues. How do you prepare? The usual advice is: stay calm, ask for the other driver’s contact information and insurance company, and don’t apologize or accept blame for the accident. This helps you avoid looking like the guilty party later on, but there is more you can do. You want to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. After an accident you’ll need money to pay for damages to your vehicle … Continue reading →

West Palm Beach motorcycle accident lawyers offer insight April 8, 2013 Yet another motorcyclist was hurt in March by a run-in with a larger vehicle – this time with a school bus. The crash happened on Northeast 23rd Avenue in Gainesville. A motorcyclist was heading east and collided with a school bus pulling out to turn onto the street. Authorities have not released many details – not even the biker’s name – and say that the cause of the accident is “under investigation.” However, based on eyewitness accounts it’s possible to construct an educated guess at what exactly caused the crash. Locals who live in the neighborhood say the intersection where it happened is a blind intersection. Vehicles turning onto … Continue reading →

Miami Workers’ Comp Attorneys Assess Propensity for Injury April 3, 2013 Workplace accidents are never pretty, but some workers face worse chances than others. It turns out that temporary and migrant workers have greater risks in the workplace and are injured more often than other sorts of workers. This is true whether they are U.S. citizens or illegal immigrants. According to research from the University of Pennsylvania’s Transnational Law Center, migrant and temporary workers are given more dangerous conditions with less safety training or equipment – and they face systemic obstacles that discourage them from reporting their injuries or seeking compensation. This includes using their migrant or illegal alien status against them. But the issue is true for all temporary … Continue reading →

March 25, 2013 You approach a traffic light. It turns yellow, and you slow down. By the time you stop, it’s full-on red. The person behind you was texting. They slam into your car at 31 miles per hour. At first it doesn’t look bad. Your head is swimming, the back of your car is wrecked, but you’re on your feet. At least no one was seriously hurt. You give your statement to the police and, hours later, you’re back at home feeling shaken but grateful to be alive. The other driver carried insurance and two weeks later you get an offer from their insurance company, complete with a check you can take to the bank that day. Do you … Continue reading →

March 18, 2013 No parent wants to get that call – a call saying your teenager was in a car accident. Not surprisingly, teen car accidents are on the rise. Accidents involving young drivers are increasing overall, and fatal car accidents with teen drivers are up 19% in the past year nationwide. This isn’t necessarily because teen drivers are unsafe; in part it reflects the growing number of teen drivers overall. But there’s no doubt that a young driver is an inexperienced driver, and may not know how to react under stressful road conditions or to another driver’s recklessness. At Steinger, Iscoe & Greene we have helped numerous families receive compensation relating to an accident with a young driver. Just … Continue reading →

March 11, 2013 It can happen at any time. No one thinks they’re going to be hit by a car, but not a week goes by without another pedestrian being rushed to the hospital. Sometimes it’s a drunk driver, sometimes it’s a hit-and-run, sometimes it’s a vehicle malfunction, sometimes it’s a simple accident. But in every case, it will be a life-changing event for the person who was hit. Often, the media will report that only “minor” injuries were sustained. What is a minor injury? If you’re released from the hospital the same day, it’s often considered minor – but that injured knee or bruised ribs could become a long-term, even lifelong issue. A seemingly small injury can cause recurring … Continue reading →