Source: Florida Courts On January 1, 2020, changes in Florida state law and the Florida Rules of Procedure will go into effect, changing where a variety of court actions are heard. County court jurisdictional thresholds increase to $30,000 on January 1, 2020, and to $50,000 on January 1, 2023. Small claims cases on January 1, …
South Florida has a lot of traffic congestion on I-95, with cars following closely and often stopping unexpectedly, particularly during rush hours. That increases the likelihood of rear-end collisions. Soft tissue injuries are very common in rear-end collisions, and these injuries can be painful and disruptive. When vehicles are traveling at high speeds, rear-end crashes …
Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated holidays and a great time for family and friends to gather together and celebrate the things they are thankful for. It’s also a time people end up afflicted by more accidents and injuries and in fact, more people visit the emergency room during the holidays than any …
Millennials often get a bad rap when it comes to distracted driving. But, a recent Liberty Mutual Insurance survey shows that Baby Boomers don’t have the high ground on that issue either. The survey of course showed that millennials are the age group most likely to admit they have used a phone while driving, at …
Read more Survey Shows Distracted Driving is a Problem for Millennials and Baby Boomers
Consulting with an injury attorney is an important step to take after you have received medical treatment for injuries after an accident. If you have never worked with an attorney, the thought of hiring one could seem intimidating. But it is an important step for you to take to understand your legal options after a …
Read more Eight reason why you should hire a Personal Injury Attorney
At Robes Law Group we know you are closely watching the reports on Hurricane Dorian and the potential impact on our community. As you prepare, we encourage you to take the necessary steps to ensure your safety before, during and after the storm. Current Status As of the time of this publication The National Hurricane …
Imagine driving across town, on your way to work. Your day seems off to a good start until another driver suddenly plows into the back of your car at a stop light. Now, you have a damaged car and various aches and pains in your back and neck. But, what should you do? Avoiding costly …
A new report says Uber, Lyft and their drivers should move to fix auto recalls quickly. What actually happens is far different in many cases. Nationally, one in every 6 rideshare vehicles registered for Uber and Lyft has an open safety recall on it, according to Consumer Reports. This means while a vehicle has been …
Read more Are You Riding in a Recalled Uber or Lyft Vehicle?
As part of our commitment to overall school safety, Robes Law Group would like to help you with your preparations by offering these simple safety tips. School Zone Driving Safety Tips Be on the lookout for school zone signals and ALWAYS obey the speed limits. When entering a school zone, be sure to slow down …
Article by: Julie Scagell A new study supports previous research that women are far more likely to be injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. While there have been many theories as to why this occurs, a new one is emerging that points to the size and weight of the crash test dummies used to simulate …
