Recent Train Accidents in South Florida Over the last month, cameras at railroad crossings have shown motorists and pedestrians continuing to drive and walk through railroad crossings that were lowering or already lowered. These sometimes split-second decisions in South Florida have led to deadly crashes. Recently, two siblings were killed when the brother drove around
What are single-vehicle accidents? Single-vehicle accidents that involve striking a fixed or moving object are common and can be catastrophic. Debris from inclement weather, an object that has fallen from another vehicle, or an animal can obstruct the road. In these instances, a driver may not have the ability to slow down or avoid a
Property Insurance Case Law Update: Florida DCA Opinions from 8/14/21 – 11/10/21 Clayton Trial Lawyers (“CTL”) remains committed to providing its clients with premier, best in class representation. As part of this steadfast commitment, CTL is excited to inform our clients about the latest developments in the property insurance space by summarizing the most recent
According to a recent report, traffic accidents and deaths are at the highest point in 15 years. Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released data about fatalities from motor vehicle accidents. The NHTSA stated that there were around 20,160 traffic deaths in the first half of 2021, which was an 18.4
How car accidents are filed with insurance companies in Florida Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that typically, the auto insurance companies will cover medical expenses and property damages associated with a car accident. The at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for paying their property and medical expenses, according to the insurance plan, while the
