Is It Ever “Free” to Hire an Attorney? You hear plenty of advertisements for personal injury lawyers on TV and radio about how an attorney will offer you a “free, no obligation consultation,” or that the attorney does not get paid “unless they recover money for you.” Is it actually true? The short answer is […]
Read MoreIt is getting more and more dangerous to be a pedestrian or bike rider on our streets. Pedestrian crash deaths have increased every year since 2009, with more than 6,500 pedestrians killed by motor vehicles in 2020. A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows SUV’s, pickups and minivans are substantially more […]
Read MoreFort Lauderdale Sinkhole Lawyer Discusses Liability for Damages Caused by Sinkholes Even the state government admits that there are more sinkholes in Florida than anywhere else in the country. Sinkholes may appear dramatically all at once or develop slowly over time. Often a hole that appears as a small opening at the surface turns out […]
Read MoreBike riders choose to commute to work on their bicycles for various reasons. For starters, pedaling to work saves money, increases fitness, and significantly decreases stress levels. These benefits continue even when the weather turns foul. Still, many bike commuters decide that the risks of a bike accident or the anticipation of an unpleasant experience […]
Read MoreKids always seem to be on the move, and more activity means more opportunities for them to fall and suffer injuries. While many slip and fall injuries are just a minor hiccup in the growing process, some can result in lifelong consequences. It is not always easy to tell the difference between situations at first, […]
Read MoreIn the Fort Lauderdale area, the weather is warm enough to ride bicycles all year long. Just because the weather is warm, however, does not mean it is favorable. Wind, rain, and other weather conditions can make cycling hazardous, often on short notice. Whether you are planning to ride in inclement weather or you get […]
Read MoreThe recent data from Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) should give anyone going out on a boat in Florida something to think about. In 2020, there were 79 deaths arising out of boating accidents. Of the victims who drowned, 88% were not wearing a life jacket. Though the details of every accident weren’t included […]
Read MoreThe Maus Law Firm Wants You to Stay Safe While Enjoying Florida’s Beaches and Waterways With thousands of miles of shoreline and inland waterways, Florida is a boating capital of the United States. Along with operators of conventional boats in Florida, thousands take to the water each day on personal water craft (PWC), commonly known […]
Read MorePedestrian Accidents are Too Common in South Florida The Center for Disease Control (CDC) keeps excellent statistics on pedestrian accidents in the United States. One of the more interesting facts concerning pedestrian accidents as they relate to South Florida is that “Pedestrians ages 65 and older accounted for 20% of all pedestrian deaths and an […]
Read MoreContact Our Property Damage Lawyer for Assistance Damage to your home, car, boat, or other property can be nearly as disruptive to your life as a serious injury to your health. Unfortunately, insurance companies can take an extremely long time to process claims, and all too often, they refuse to pay what they should to […]
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