by Leonard Valdes | Nov 30, 2022 | Car Accident
In the United States, seat belts are required by law to prevent or minimize injuries and deaths during car accidents. Florida mandates the usage of seat belts while driving for all drivers and front-seat passengers (Florida Statute 316.614). If you are pulled over by... 
by Leonard Valdes | Oct 20, 2022 | Personal Injury
The majority of personal injury claims center on compensatory damages, which are intended to pay for the victim’s injuries as well as any associated medical bills, property damage, or other expenses. But on rare occasions, a victim of personal injury may be able... 
by Leonard Valdes | Oct 11, 2022 | Truck Accident
Commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks and large vehicles are common in Florida’s interstates. Despite being a crucial part of the logistics and transportation industries, fleets of commercial vehicles on the road raise the risk of truck accidents. The Federal... 
by Leonard Valdes | Oct 4, 2022 | Truck Accident
Accidents involving semi-trucks and cars can have catastrophic results. Drivers and passengers of smaller vehicles involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer risk permanent injury, paralysis, or even death. The risk is greater if the truck is carrying dangerous or... 
by Leonard Valdes | Sep 26, 2022 | Truck Accident
If you’ve ever taken a road trip, you are aware of how monotonous and taxing it can be to drive for long periods of time. Truck drivers, more than anyone, know how true this can be. Typically, truckers are under pressure to cover a lot of ground quickly in order... 
by Leonard Valdes | Sep 19, 2022 | Truck Accident
All around the country, commercial trucks such as semi-trucks, tractor trailers, or “big rigs,” are unfortunately constantly involved in collisions with other vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimated that in 2016, there... 
by Leonard Valdes | Aug 10, 2022 | Personal Injury
If you have been injured in an accident in Florida, a defendant has the right to demand that the injured party undergo a compulsory medical examination (CME). Although not always independent, these examinations are sometimes referred to as “independent”... 
by Leonard Valdes | May 19, 2022 | Car Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 4.8 million Americans are injured in car accidents each year. In the state of Florida, especially in South Florida, car accidents tend to be very common due to our large population and congested... 
by Leonard Valdes | Apr 28, 2022 | Car Accident
In a perfect scenario, an insurance company would simply pay the victim what they are owed after a major accident. Unfortunately, insurance adjusters frequently refuse claims unfairly and have been found to employ manipulative tactics to avoid liability. If... 
by Leonard Valdes | Apr 19, 2022 | Car Accident
Company vehicles are nothing new, many companies now invest in this form of transportation for a number of reasons from providing employee convenience (for both professional and personal use) to transporting goods or services to clients. Though company cars can be a...