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Police Officer in Serious Condition After Crash

While most of us understand that every time we get behind the wheel, we take risks, many would wrongfully assume that police officers are all but immune to traffic accidents with other vehicles.  Unfortunately, that is not the case, as those in police cruisers or on police motorcycles are just as vulnerable to mistakes - [...]

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Woman and Two Children Hospitalized After Being Hit by Car

17. February 2010

Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Pedestrians have just as much right to access to roadways as those in any other type of vehicle.  They must follow the same traffic laws as everyone else, but when something goes wrong those on foot are at a clear and obvious disadvantage when faced with a collision with a moving vehicle.  Sadly, a woman [...]

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Area Teacher Guilty of Abuse of Special Needs Child

8. October 2009

Personal Injury

Children with special needs generally obtain their education in facilities designed to meet the challenges present with these types of students. These designs also include teachers who are specifically trained to work with special needs children, and one of the obvious qualities that needs to be present in any teacher is an abundance of [...]

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Man Arrested for Practicing Dentistry Without License

13. August 2009

Personal Injury

When people look to have dental work done, they often search for clinics via referral, online or through their insurance company. Therefore, when a clinic comes up in results, most people will basically assume that there is nothing to worry about in terms of the legitimacy of the professional who sees them. While [...]

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Pit Bull Charges Off-Duty Officer, Bystander Wounded

29. July 2009

Personal Injury

Pit bulls are notorious for attacking people and other animals, and when it occurs, the owner of the dog is often held responsible for the injuries that the dog causes. However, some cases involve multiple actors and multiple factors that could lead to an assignment of liability. It appears that one such case [...]

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Hialeah Man Killed in Boating Accident Near Dinner Key

15. July 2009

Personal Injury

Everyone who is at all familiar with South Florida understands how integral a part of life boats are for many people. Boats are a source of recreation and transportation, especially in the Florida Keys. However, given the high traffic volume of boaters, accidents are bound to happen, and that’s apparently what occurred Friday [...]

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Why Auto Insurance Companies Do What They Do

When someone is injured in an auto accident, one of the central parties to the situation is the insurance company of the driver who is at fault. If you have ever been involved in such a situation and did not immediately seek the help of a Hialeah auto accident lawyer, it’s likely that you [...]

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To Settle or Not to Settle…

8. June 2009

Personal Injury

We have all seen advertisements on television and the Internet or heard those on the radio that promise ‘quick resolutions’ to pending legal claims for personal injury. While this slick messaging tends to get people’s attention, there is much more to completing any legal claim than simply haggling over a quick settlement, cutting the [...]

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What Happens at Your Initial Consultation

We’re going to continue with what tends to happen after a car accident today after posting recently on what information to gather and how to prepare for your initial consultation with a Hialeah auto accident attorney after a crash. When you arrive at the law firm for your meeting, you should be prepared to [...]

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