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- Injured in a Crosswalk at Night in Miami’s Entertainment Districts? Know Your Rights Before You Talk to the Insurance Company
Oct 30, 2025
When a Night Out Turns Into a Serious Accident If you were At the Law Offices of Leonard J. Valdes, we understand how overwhelming this situation can be. You may be recovering from Why Crosswalk Accidents Happen More...Read More - Digital Evidence Wins Cases: Dashcams, Store Video & Phone Footage in Florida Personal Injury Claims
Sep 25, 2025
At the Law Offices of Leonard J. Valdes, we’ve seen how carefully preserved and authenticated video evidence, whether from dashcams, store surveillance, or mobile recordings in Florida, can influence outcomes in In this post, we’ll walk through the types...Read More - What to Do if You Are Injured in an Accident with an Amazon, FedEx, or UPS Truck in South Florida
Aug 21, 2025
Delivery trucks are everywhere in South Florida. With Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and other carriers making constant deliveries across Miami, Homestead, and surrounding communities, accidents involving these vehicles have become more common. Because these trucks are larger and heavier than passenger...Read More - Hurt on a Cruise from PortMiami? Read This Before You Call the Cruise Line
Jul 18, 2025
If you were At the This guide explains how cruise injury claims differ from typical Florida accidents, why your ticket contract matters, what to do (and not do) in the first 72 hours, and when it may be...Read More - Injured But Didn’t Go to the ER? How to Document Your Injuries for a Florida Personal Injury Claim
Jun 18, 2025
Getting into an accident can be disorienting and frightening. Whether it’s a But what if you never went to the emergency room? Does that mean you don’t have a case? Not necessarily. At the Why Injury Documentation Matters...Read More - The Truck Driver Blamed Me – How Florida Crash Victims Can Fight Back
May 29, 2025
Being involved in a If you’re recovering from a serious crash and suddenly being told the accident was your fault, you’re not alone. At the This article explains why truck drivers and companies sometimes point the finger at...Read More - Was Your Cruise Unsafe? Signs of Negligence That May Justify Legal Action
May 22, 2025
A cruise is meant to be a relaxing escape – not a source of injury or stress. But when cruise lines fail to prioritize safety, vacationers can suffer serious harm. From slippery decks and unsafe excursions to inadequate medical care,...Read More - Lane Splitting: Is It Legal for Motorcyclists in South Florida?
May 15, 2025
If you’ve ever driven through Miami traffic, you’ve probably seen a motorcyclist weave between two lanes of slow or stopped cars. This maneuver – known as At the Let’s break it down. What Is Lane Splitting? Lane splitting happens...Read More - Distracted Drivers in Miami: How to Protect Yourself After a Crash
May 8, 2025
Miami traffic can be chaotic. Between packed intersections, constant construction, and countless drivers glued to their phones, distracted driving is a growing hazard. It only takes a split-second of inattention to cause a serious crash. If you were injured by...Read More - Navigating the “Open and Obvious” Hurdle in Florida Slip and Fall Cases
May 2, 2025
In Florida, determining who’s responsible isn’t always straightforward if you’re injured in a Think of it like this: Florida property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe. However, the law also expects individuals to be aware of their surroundings...Read More