Category Archives: Car Accident
What Do I Need to Prove in a Boca Raton Auto Accident?
After a Boca Raton auto accident, you might be concerned about gathering evidence. You might have a vague understanding of how lawsuits work, and you might be curious about what you need to prove. The good news is that teaming up with an experienced Boca Raton auto accident lawyer can help you through this process. … Read More »
When Can I Get Compensation For Disfigurement After a West Palm Beach Car Crash?
Disfigurement is a serious consequences from a car accident in West Palm Beach. Even the most serious fractures and bruises can heal over time, but disfigurements last forever. These injuries leave permanent marks not only on your body – but also on your psyche. With scars or burns across your face or intimate areas,… Read More »
Do Illegal Car Modifications Prevent Injury Claims in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach is home to numerous auto enthusiasts. Sometimes, vehicles may lose their “street-legal” status after being modified. You may be willing to accept the risk of a traffic ticket, but what happens if you become injured in an accident? Will your illegal modifications make it impossible to pursue an injury claim? How… Read More »
Suing for Airbag Injuries After a Palm Beach Gardens Crash
After a car crash in Palm Beach Gardens, you may discover injuries caused by defective airbags. Although these safety features are designed to prevent injuries, they sometimes do more harm than good. If you were injured by an airbag in Florida, you may need to approach your injury lawsuit slightly differently compared to a… Read More »
Liability for Auto Accidents in Florida Road Construction Zones
Florida Statute §337.195 establishes specific limits on liability for the Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its contractors concerning accidents in road construction zones. This law plays a crucial role in determining responsibility in cases where a motor vehicle accident occurs within these zones, especially when drivers are impaired. Understanding these provisions is vital for… Read More »
How Florida’s Right of Way Laws Can Affect Your Car Accident Case
Understanding Florida’s right of way laws is crucial when navigating the aftermath of a car accident. These laws determine who had the legal right to proceed at the time of the accident, which can significantly impact liability and compensation claims. In this blog, we will explore how Florida’s right of way rules apply in… Read More »
How to Avoid Work Zone Accidents
Construction zones are magnets for car accidents. Packing so many cars together in a tight space means there is no room for driver error. Unsurprisingly, hundreds of people are injured every year in construction zone collisions, and you might qualify for compensation if you call our Boca Raton car accident lawyer to review your… Read More »
Dangers of Drowsy Driving
This time of year is an important time to reflect on the danger tired drivers pose toward the public. At Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather, our legal team has helped many people injured in car accidents with drowsy drivers. These motorists are a major menace to public safety, and we appreciate all attempts to… Read More »
The Dangers of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Cars & Auto Accidents on the Road
There is no question that some feel apprehensive with the overall safety risk posed by “self-driving” cars. . Unfortunately for others, fully self-driving vehicles are nothing short of a deadly experiment with our lives, including here in Florida. According to recent estimates, Tesla’s autopilot has been involved with more than 700 crashes since 2019,… Read More »
Stay Off of Social Media After a Car Accident
4 Reasons to Avoid Social Media When living in a digital age, it seems like social media presence is everything. Often, this leads to a false sense of feeling like sharing online is an expectation after every life event, good or bad. However, when you’re going through the personal injury claims process after a… Read More »