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When you are merging lanes on busy roads accidents can happen easily when drivers do not understand the rules of the road and who has the right of way. According to the Florida Driver License Handbook, when merging onto the expressway or highway, the drivers entering the flow of traffic must yield the right-of-way. Those […]

When you become involved in an auto accident, matters may not be as simple as they seem. A legal concept known as vicarious liability may apply if a third party was involved indirectly. North Miami Florida attorneys Buchalter Hoffman and Dorchak want you to understand how this could affect your accident case. Vicarious Liability When […]

Bike accidents happen for many reasons as any north Miami bike accident lawyer would tell you. A common theme among accidents is time. Most bike accidents occur between 6 pm and 9 pm. This happens because many people ride their bikes to work and use them as viable transportation while others use it as a […]

Every wrongful death lawsuit is unique and different. Therefore, it would be difficult to put a dollar amount on it since so many factors have to be considered such as the number of dependents that are left behind to receive financial support that the deceased used to provide and the laws of the state where […]

In cases of premises liability, as with most legal actions, a statute of limitations applies. In Florida, most personal injury actions have a statute of limitations of two to three years. The area of premises liability differs though. North Miami Florida attorneys Buchalter Hoffman and Dorchak want you to understand how this area of personal […]

You take your safety seriously. You are vigilant and watchful in your daily life. You do not take any unnecessary chances. The same cannot be said of everyone. You are bound to encounter careless people in the course of life. But if one of them has, through action or inaction, caused you harm, then you […]

You received a great deal on your insurance. You have a policy that meets your needs and gives you assurance. You now want to make a claim owing to an injury. But to your surprise and distress, your insurance company has rejected it. You should not fall into panic or despair. You should instead hire […]

Your work is hard and sometimes dangerous. You are careful to follow the rules, regulations, and guidelines that keep yourself and your colleagues safe. However, doing so is no absolute guarantee against accident and injury. If you are injured on the job, then you are eligible for workers’ compensation. If you have been refused workers’ […]

Employers are supposed to make sure that the work environment is safe. However, accidents can still happen. There are many steps you will need to take if you are involved in an accident at work.  Report It  You are required to report any accident to your employer. Your employer will file a report. You need […]

Medical malpractice cases occur often and many times doctors will have certain reasons to pardon themselves from liability for the issue. When medical care is administered in a way that causes harm to an individual or creates a different outcome than was anticipated, the patient has the right to pursue a medical malpractice case against […]