Thousands of people drive rental cars in Florida each day. The rental car industry is massive—Enterprise Holdings¹ alone has 649,000 vehicles in their fleet. Inevitably, some of these cars are going to be involved in accidents. If you’re in an accident while driving a rental car, you may have a lot of questions like: Who …
Read MoreImagine you’re hurt at work. You want to get the most compensation possible. You want the process to go smoothly. So, how do you know if you need to hire a workers’ compensation attorney? Getting hurt at work can seriously interrupt your life. You need to make sure your case is handled properly, but you’re …
Read MoreWhen you place a loved one in a nursing home care facility, you expect they will get the care and help they need for the highest quality of life. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is all too common. The World Health Organization (WHO)¹ reports that two-thirds of nursing home staff or long-term care facility professionals have …
Read MoreStaying safe as a pedestrian can be a tricky task on a busy city street. Be mindful of these five common causes of accidents. Unmarked crosswalks Crosswalk markings indicate to drivers that they should be watchful of pedestrians crossing the street. They also designate that section of road as a safe place for people to …
Read MoreUnderstanding what to do after a Lyft accident isn’t always easy. It can be hard to know where to start and who to turn to for help. When you’re involved in a Lyft accident, the steps you take are critical to your safety and your financial recovery. Our Miami attorneys for car accidents at Bernstein …
Read MoreAny car accident is a stressful event. It can be hard to know what to do. The situation is even more complex when the accident involves a rideshare driver. What happens if you get in an accident with Uber? Who is responsible? What can you do next? By following a few steps, you can get …
Read MoreDistracted driving continues to be a leading cause of car accidents. How serious is the problem of distracted drivers? Our Miami car accident attorneys have compiled these distracted driving statistics to help you understand its impact on the roads. What Is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is operating a motor vehicle without giving sufficient attention and …
Read MoreWith the increase of average motor vehicle weight and the popularity of SUVs, the number of pedestrian accident deaths1 is growing. Even a crash at low speed can cause devastating harm. Why do pedestrian accidents occur? What risk factors can we be aware of to help prevent them? Our pedestrian accident attorneys explain. Do you …
Read MoreCar accidents are traumatic and stressful events. You cannot always avoid a collision, but you can prepare yourself by knowing what to do if it does happen. The better you prepare for an accident, the more likely you will get a payout from your insurance company. Follow these four steps after a car crash, and …
Read MoreAny harm that impacts the function of the brain is a traumatic brain injury. Although some people may assume that a concussion is not serious, it is considered a type of traumatic brain injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)1. The effects of a head injury can have lasting impacts on …
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