Car accidents occur for many reasons, and sometimes, the driver behind the wheel is not the only party responsible. In many Florida car accident cases, a mechanical failure of the vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, or other components causes the driver to lose control. Determining fault when a car accident occurs due to mechanical failure...

A hit-and-run accident occurs when a driver strikes another and flees the scene without stopping, reporting the incident, or remaining at the scene to provide assistance and share information. A victim of a hit-and-run accident may feel like they have no route forward. However, with the guidance of a hit-and-run attorney at Shapiro |...

Speeding, or driving over the legally posted speed limit, is a violation of Florida laws. As personal injury attorneys in the area, our team consistently sees the results of such accidents. Victims of speeding accidents often face long-term complications from serious and life-threatening outcomes. If you were the victim of another person’s speeding or...

Merging is a common driving task due to the never-ending traffic congestion, construction, and tourism in many areas of Florida. However, merging is not always simple, and not everyone likes to be friendly during the process. When it occurs, knowing who is at fault in a merging car accident in Florida is critical. In...

Choosing to go to an emergency room or an urgent care after a car accident can be difficult. First, know that any time there are life-threatening injuries of any type – such as open wounds, broken bones, or head trauma, the most important place to go is the emergency room. Critical care should not...