Most of this discussion has covered injuries. But of course, tragically, some people die in bicycle accidents. If the deceased could have brought a Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident suit had they lived, certain family members may be entitled to bring a type of suit for damages called a wrongful death suit. Wrongful death suits attempt…
Call 911 as quickly as you can, or ask bystanders to call if you do not have a phone with you. Exchange contact information with all drivers: your name, email address, and insurance information. Talk to law enforcement when they arrive. Get a copy of the crash report (unless an ambulance removes you, in which…
No. Your rights do not hinge on the completion of an NTSB investigation of the accident that left you or a loved one injured. In fact, waiting for an investigation to end could harm your rights. As we mentioned above, official investigations can help inform the choices you and your lawyer make about whom to…
You may have the right to sue for substantial damages. Contact the team at The Levin Firm in Fort Lauderdale to learn more. A federal law called the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA) limits the rights of victims of aviation accidents in certain cases involving older general aviation aircraft (those with seating for 20 or fewer…
Yes. In that case, a federal law called the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) gives your family the right to seek compensation for your pecuniary losses. It is a law that was originally written to address the death of sailors on ships at sea, but that courts have interpreted to apply as well to…
Possibly. It depends upon the causes of the rough landing. Numerous circumstances can lead to a hard touchdown for a commercial jetliner. One particularly common cause is the weather, which may not, on its own, support a claim for damages. Airlines commonly limit their liability for weather-related incidents in the fine print you agree to…
Yes. The Levin Firm handles a wide variety of cases involving personal injuries related to aviation, even those that have nothing to do with a plane crashing or experiencing a malfunction. For example: Accidental falls and other injuries while boarding or exiting an aircraft; Having hot drinks spilled on you mid-flight; Food poisoning from airline food; and…
Truck accidents are more complex than regular car accidents. Truck accidents often involve numerous vehicles and victims can suffer from many types of injuries. This results in complex investigations. There are countless reasons truck accidents happen. These can include: The truck driver driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; Improper driver training; Driving too…
Who is at fault largely depends on the circumstances surrounding your truck accident. But several parties could cause your truck accident and injuries. The truck driver. The most obvious place to put blame is on the truck driver. As discussed above, human error is the most common reason truck accidents occur. By filing a claim against…
Far and away, this is the most frequently asked question we get from clients and prospective clients alike. We want to make clear that no lawyer can tell you exactly how much money you will collect. If a lawyer does promise you an amount, run away—they are lying to you. What we can tell you…