With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures and longer days bring new challenges to the road. As we enjoy the season, it's essential to stay alert to potential hazards. Whether you're behind the wheel, using a rideshare,...more
Motorcycle accidents in Florida often result in severe injuries due to the lack of protection riders have compared to other motorists. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, understanding your rights...more
Riding a motorcycle is a thrilling experience, but it comes with inherent risks. In Florida, like in any other state, motorcycle accidents can happen at any given time and in any given place. That said, knowing what to do in...more
Traffic is a risk for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on Tallahassee’s roads. Traffic accidents are among the leading causes of traumatic injuries—and they are among the most common reasons why local residents need to...more
Every year, the Delaware State Police publish an Annual Traffic Statistical Report which provides details about the accidents, drivers, vehicles, conditions, causes, and other relevant information from across the state for...more
Motorcycle accidents can result in injuries that are more severe than those which stem from car wrecks. This is due to the fact that a rider is no match for an oncoming car. Such incidents may result in paralysis, head...more
In 2023 Florida changed its legal framework in regard to comparative fault. There may be no area of personal injury law where this will have a greater impact than matters which involve a motorcycle accident. Given that such...more
Serious injuries can result from a motorcycle accident. Riders hit by an oncoming car may suffer a traumatic brain injury, neck injury, spinal damage, or even wrongful death. If you have been involved in such an accident,...more
The injuries sustained by victims of motorcycle accidents can range from minor wounds to fatalities. While a car or truck passenger has some protection in the vehicle and its safety features, a motorcyclist only has their...more
In the first 10 months of 2022, 18 motorcyclists died in accidents on Delaware roads. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), which has recorded details of fatal accidents in the U.S. since 1975, reported more...more
With U.S. road deaths spiking 20-year highs, everyone who travels in any fashion on the country’s roads must be as savvy as possible about staying safe, including by thinking twice about where to go to receive medical checks...more
Motorcycle accidents can result in serious, life-altering injuries and property damage. Injured motorcyclists or their passengers may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries and losses from their own...more
If you are involved in an accident with a motorcycle, either as a motorcyclist, a passenger or the driver or another vehicle, there are certain things you should know to keep yourself and others safe, to comply with the law,...more
Human Factors expert Dr. Udo Schultheis and Accident Reconstruction expert Chip O'Toole will examine the dynamics of collisions caused by right-turning trucks, typical impacts on cyclists, and the role of human factors in...more
Get the word out: check your Health Insurance policy language to make sure it covers you if you are injured in a motorcycle crash. Every day I meet new clients who have been injured by an irresponsible driver and every day I...more
What should I do if I've been in a motorcycle accident? If you have been in a motorcycle accident, you should call 911 to call the police and ambulance, if necessary. You should get medical attention as soon as possible...more
Wrongful death is defined as a death caused by the wrongful act of another, either accidentally or intentionally. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil claim filed by the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate....more
People are electrocuted and killed after car crashes every year. Tragically, it is not the car accident itself that causes their fatal injuries, but it is their deadly exposure to high voltage electricity that occurs when a...more
Insurance for food delivery drivers in Michigan is complicated. Many people who deliver food for a living do not realize there are differences in coverage between their personal auto No-Fault insurance policies and a...more
Progressive Northern Insurance Company V. Muller, Et Al. 2020 VT 76 (August 28, 2020) - Vermont Supreme Court holds that “Combined Single Limit” and “Limits of Liability” provisions in UIM policy cap auto insurer’s total...more
Synopsis: Two Courts of Appeal reach opposite results on ERISA preemption, thus continuing the judicial quest for a definitive meaning of ERISA preemption. Stay tuned for more such decisions, and yet more Supreme Court...more
There are big changes coming to what is required for motorcycle insurance in Michigan under the new No-Fault law. These changes take place July 1, 2020, and involve the following four important areas...more
Michigan House Republicans are planning a vote, perhaps as early as today – but I’ve just heard it is more likely to take place tomorrow – on new No-Fault reform legislation in lame duck. It is anticipated that lawmakers in...more
The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) must be notified of potential third-party settlements that would compensate an injured worker for an injury, even when an application...more
In Madrigal v. Allstate Indemnity Co., Cause No. 16-55830 (9th Cir. June 15, 2017), the Ninth Circuit upheld a jury award assessing $14 million in bad faith damages, even though it was unclear whether the insurer could have...more