Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Almost a year after causing a car accident that killed 3 and injured another, 22-year-old Luis Grateron has fled the country and taken refuge in Europe, investigators suggest. Grateron is now considered a fugitive by Broward Country federal agents and is charged with three counts each of vehicular homicide and DUI …
This article was written on March 10, 2015, and updated on January 2, 2021. Though safety tips for driving on slippery roads have not changed, our vehicles have! Cities across the country have seen strange weather patterns this winter, from the excessive snowfall in the Northeast to the freezing cold and rain in the South, …
Being involved in a car accident is a stressful situation. The aftermath of a car wreck can compound that stress. From injury to property damage, medical bills to lost wages, you may be dealing with more than you bargained for. While some car accidents in West Palm Beach aren’t avoidable, many are. When it comes …
When is the last time you were driving your car and had a near miss with a pedestrian because you weren’t paying attention? As a pedestrian, perhaps you darted out into a crosswalk trying to beat the light, only to have forced a car to slam on its breaks to avoid hitting you. Maybe you …
Were you injured by a drunk driver? You are not alone. South Florida is rife with DUI incidents, especially during peak drinking seasons. There were 2,567 DUI violations in Palm Beach County in 2017. [1] 43,899 DUI tickets were handed out across Florida in 2017. There were 24,334 DUI convictions throughout the state in 2017. …
This article was written on August 22, 2019, and updated on December 22, 2020. Homeowners insurance isn’t required by law in Florida, but if you have a mortgage, chances are you will be required to carry coverage. This is for your mortgage provider’s own protection as much as yours. After all, if your house goes …
Ar night, drivers are 3X more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident than when driving during the day. Driving at night means that you are less likely to see things coming at you due to low visibility. You may also be temporarily blinded by oncoming traffic. As the holiday approaches, more people …
The filing for workers’ compensation will likely increase to include claims for COVID-19 related as we head into 2021. While standard workers’ compensation laws do cover “occupational diseases” that arise out of employment, many states exclude “ordinary diseases of life” (the common cold or flu). And this is where the law can be a little …
Wednesday was a rainy day in San Diego. The rain, according to California Highway Patrol, contributed to 356 accidents by 6 p.m. compared to a normal daily accident range of between 50 and 70. Mike Allen, the owner of the Bumper Doc in Kearny Mesa, says that when the rains occur the aftermath for them …
We are often approached by injured people who are too afraid to file a workers’ comp claim. People will call our law firm and ask questions about filling a claim after being injured on the job, and they will probe and try to find out if they are going to get into any trouble for …