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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 […]

Insurance often proves vital to protecting an individual’s health and property. Customers enroll in and often pay handsomely to maintain coverage established by providers offering financial security when such safeguards are needed. That said, occasionally insurance companies attempt to eschew this responsibility. Such circumstances are known as insurance bad faith actions. Buchalter Hoffman and Dorchak, […]

The main purpose of insurance is to relieve you of the financial strain that comes with illness and injury. If you have been hurt and you submit a claim to cover your medical expenses, it is reasonable for you to expect the insurance company to act in accordance with your policy. Unfortunately, things do not […]