What most drivers fail to comprehend is the fact that driving is a highly social function. Without realizing it, drivers rely on one another to follow traffic rules, make safe decisions, and properly communicate their planned course of action. Those who operate a vehicle are not only responsible for themselves and their passengers, but those … Continue reading “The Social Responsibilities of Driving”

A teacher in her 40’s had a recent struggle with neck pain and headaches. It turns out that she had early onset of arthritis and general degeneration in that area of her neck. Then she was involved in a collision in a parking lot. It was not a major impact collision, but it was enough … Continue reading “Electrical Studies Prove Exacerbation of a Teacher’s Pre-existing Conditions”

Following a rear-end collision, our client could not shake the pain, weakness, and tingling from his neck down his arm. He even noted that his arm would typically go to sleep every evening when he got home, and that he would have to get up from the couch and shake his arm out to get … Continue reading “Electrician’s Arm Goes to Sleep After Rear-end Collision”

A roofing contractor hired Dennis Phillips after having been rear-ended at a stoplight in broad daylight. His neck was in pain, but it was the constant headaches and multiple near-falls off of a ladder that made him pursue the claim. Plain X-rays at the hospital were negative for fracture, and the client was sent home … Continue reading “Roofer Injured in Rear-end Collision”

When Mr. R’s Nissan Forerunner was stuck in the muck after some heavy rains, he called a local tow truck company to help get the vehicle out. Unfortunately, the driver told Mr. R to get into the Forerunner and steer while he pulled him out with a winch. The jerking motion caused similar forces to … Continue reading “Mark R. v. Tow Truck Company”

An impatient utility van driver sped up behind and swerved around Mr. & Mrs. L but failed to clear their vehicle before turning back into their lane. The impact shoved our clients’ vehicle into the grass median where it nearly fell onto its left side. This caused our driver to strike his head against the … Continue reading “Mark and Sandra L. v. Utility Company”

One holiday evening, Perry B. was out at a popular restaurant in the Florida Keys. The driver of his car crested a drawbridge so far into the other lane that they crashed head-on into a large pickup truck coming the opposite direction. Mr. B broke every rib, broke his occiput, and broke his neck in … Continue reading “Head-on Collision in Florida Keys Settles for $260,000 Policy Limits”

Knee arthroscopy, motor vehicle accident, settlement policy limits Jennifer S., a 19-year-old college student, was rear ended by a driver near the university that she attended in Davie, Florida. Her knee hit the dashboard and she had to undergo arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus twice as a result of the accident. The other driver … Continue reading “Jennifer S. v. Uninsured Motorist Insurer”

An experienced, knowledgeable lawyer will help you learn what to do after a serious accident in order to help you put your life back together. At Coffey McPharlin, we offer 3 steps you can take that may be beneficial: Just the Facts Who? Try to get all contact information of anyone involved in the accident, as … Continue reading “3 Steps to Follow After an Accident – Miami Car Accident Lawyer”