Author Archives: Victor Musleh Jr.
Texting while driving doubles chances of car accident
There are many potential distractions that can keep drivers’ eyes off the road during their commute. One of the biggest culprits of distracted driving is something that you almost never leave home without: your cell phone. Through numerous PSA campaigns, more drivers know how dangerous using a cell phone while driving is (although too… Read More »
Is every slip-and-fall case a winnable lawsuit?
If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident, it’s natural to want compensation for your injuries, time lost from work and your suffering. However, it isn’t always possible to win every case. Under premises liability laws, you can only demand compensation for your injuries if you can prove — more likely than not —… Read More »
Few doctors face punishment for medical malpractice lawsuits
When you visit a doctor, you expect to see someone who has a clean professional record and is going to take the necessary precautions when providing treatment. Many health care professionals take care to provide a safe experience. However, others are putting their patients’ lives at risk with negligent behavior. Even worse, the state… Read More »
New legislation seeks to reduce underride crashes
When you combine their large size and the high speeds that they travel at, a collision with a large truck can leave drivers facing catastrophic injuries or death. Some of the most dangerous types of trucking accidents involve a car striking the side of the big rig. A new bipartisan piece of legislation, sponsored… Read More »
Your insurance rights: Know the basics
Insurance is one of those things that you know is just part of being an adult — you have to have it so you bite the bullet and pay the bill. And every month you pay it again, hoping that it is one product that you will never actually get to use — because… Read More »
How much time does speeding save? Less than you think
Why do drivers speed on Florida’s highways? The likely reason that they would give is to save time. While drivers may acknowledge that speeding increases the risk of accident, the ability to get to their final destination in a more timely manner justifies those safety risks. A study out of the University of Sydney… Read More »
Trespassing when injured? You may still have a case
Homeowners and landowners owe a different duty of care, or level of responsibility, toward the people that come on their property. For the most part, anyone who is invited to be on the property should be shown the highest level of care — followed closely by those who have a right to be on… Read More »
Florida insurance company sues its own policyholders
Imagine having your house severely damaged in a storm, requiring major repairs. Now, imagine that your insurance company sues you for not getting those repairs done by the “right” contractor — meaning the one that they preferred you to use. That’s exactly what’s happening to more than 70 policyholders of People’s Trust, a Florida… Read More »
Insurance disputes: Know your rights and how to respond to issues
Insurance is a frustrating necessity of adult life that never involves happy experiences. You certainly can’t be excited about buying insurance. You’re essentially making a bet that something horrible is going to happen, and you’ll need plenty of money to offset the loss. (The insurance company is making the opposite bet, by the way.)… Read More »
Parents: Beware of these defects in children’s products
Parents typically go to great lengths to ensure that the products they purchase for their children are safe. Many moms and dads put hours into researching ratings, cost and quality of everything from toys to food products. Unfortunately, despite all of the research that parents do, kids and babies can still get sick or… Read More »
