Posted on December 26, 2024 in Car Accidents

Drunk driving crashes can happen anytime. For instance, a bicyclist in Boca Raton was killed in a December 16th accident caused by a driver who was later charged with DUI manslaughter. However, the number of drunk driving crashes typically increases dramatically on New Year’s Eve and overnight into New Year’s Day. When these collisions do not result in fatalities, they often cause severe injuries.

If someone driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs causes an accident that injures you or kills a loved one, a dedicated Fort Lauderdale, FL personal injury attorney can help you hold the at-fault party responsible for their negligent behavior.

Why Do So Many Drunk Driving Accidents Happen on NYE?

New Year’s Eve is a traditional time for celebration. Even those who rarely join in on festivities may go out on New Year’s Eve. Alcoholic beverages are often a part of NYE parties, events, and other gatherings. Whether traveling to another venue or heading home after partying, some intoxicated people choose to drive. New Year’s Eve and Day collisions often happen because:

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 Posted on December 09, 2024 in Personal Injury

Even in Florida’s temperate climate, the winter holiday season is upon us. From selecting the perfect gift to planning and preparing for holiday gatherings, the tasks can seem endless. As elsewhere across the nation, accidents can occur and you may find yourself with grounds for seeking compensation.

What is product liability? When does premises liability apply to my case? A knowledgeable Fort Lauderdale, FL attorney from The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A. is available 24/7 to discuss your situation.

Understanding Product Liability

Unlike most personal injury claims, product liability cases are usually based on strict liability. Designers, manufacturers, and marketers are legally obligated to provide safe products to consumers. Product defects might be:

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 Posted on November 22, 2024 in Catastrophic Injury

From riding motorcycles and leisurely drives to boating and diving, Florida’s climate means there are plenty of activities to enjoy all year long. Unfortunately, accidents also occur daily, some of them producing catastrophic injuries. When negligence contributes to causing those accidents and injuries, victims may be eligible to file a personal injury claim to collect compensation.

What injuries are considered catastrophic? What damages might be available? An experienced Fort Lauderdale, FL attorney from The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A. can answer your questions and assess your eligibility during a free consultation.

What Are Catastrophic Injuries?

Some injuries sustained in accidents are minor or have only temporary effects. Catastrophic injuries, however, typically have a significant, long-term impact on victims. Examples of catastrophic injuries include:

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 Posted on November 18, 2024 in Truck Accidents

An October 2024 crash on the Florida Turnpike in Davie between a passenger van and a tractor-trailer injured eight people and produced one fatality. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the van rear-ended the truck. Several rescue units responded to the scene, using jaws of life to remove some of the injured victims from the van.

Semi-trucks are much taller than passenger automobiles. Whether the truck is rear-ended or crashes into the back of a passenger vehicle, a collision can trap the car under the front or rear of the semi. Either type of truck crash can cause catastrophic or fatal injuries. If someone else’s negligence injures you, a dedicated Fort Lauderdale, FL lawyer from The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A. can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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 Posted on October 24, 2024 in Personal Injury

Pumpkin carving, haunted houses, parties, and trick-or-treating mark Halloween as a fun holiday enjoyed by both children and adults. Unfortunately, accidents can happen that injure revelers. If another party’s negligence injures you or your child, you may qualify for compensation through a personal injury or premises liability claim. However, getting the evidence you need to establish liability is often challenging.

What kinds of accidents happen frequently on Halloween? How do I know if I qualify for compensation? At The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A., we hope your Halloween is safe and enjoyable. If you are injured in an accident, our lawyers can help.

Common Halloween Accidents

Pumpkin carving causes the most Halloween injuries, but these accidents typically do not qualify for compensation. To be eligible, you must prove another party’s negligence directly caused your injuries and associated damages. Qualifying Halloween injuries often happen through:

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 Posted on October 09, 2024 in Personal Injury

Hurricane Helene ripped through Florida and the southeast U.S. in late September, causing devastating property damage and loss of life. Businesses, homes, vehicles, and other properties throughout the affected areas require extensive repairs, and many are too damaged to salvage. Most Floridians carry hurricane insurance policies due to the state’s frequently dangerous weather.

As Floridians begin to assess their losses and file insurance claims, there is a lot that can go wrong. Is your insurance carrier refusing to pay the total value of your claim? Are they denying your claim outright? An experienced Fort Lauderdale property damage insurance attorney can help.

What Kinds of Damage Did Hurricane Helene Cause?

Making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, Helene left Florida and other states reeling from her onslaught. The wind, flood, and fire damage she caused was extensive, leaving Florida property owners without homes to live in and businesses to operate.

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 Posted on September 23, 2024 in Personal Injury

Whether you live in Florida or are visiting from elsewhere, there are plenty of water-based attractions to enjoy. Many people love riding jet skis and rent them from various companies in Fort Lauderdale and other cities in Broward County and throughout the state. Some cruise lines offer jet ski excursions, as well. Jet ski accidents happen on occasion, potentially causing serious injuries and fatalities.

If you are injured in a jet ski accident, can you get compensation through a personal injury claim? Who would pay you? The answers to those questions depend on case-specific factors. The knowledgeable lawyers from The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A. will explain during your free consultation.

Who Is Liable for Jet Ski Accidents?

Like most other kinds of accidents, those involving jet skis can happen for many reasons. Before you can establish liability, you must investigate your accident to find out how and why it happened. You will need to gather evidence that proves another party’s negligence directly contributed to causing your accident, injuries, and damages to file a claim for compensation.

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 Posted on September 07, 2024 in Car Accidents

In the Sunshine State, we are lucky to have suitable weather for motorcycle riding all year long. In addition to residents, many Florida visitors arrive on their bikes. In 2022, there were 746 motorcycle crashes in Broward County alone, injuring 598 people and causing 44 fatalities.

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident in Fort Lauderdale, you may be entitled to compensation. Working with a local attorney from The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A. can give you the best possible case outcome.

How Do I Know If I Qualify for a Settlement After My Motorcycle Crash?

Like most other types of personal injury cases, establishing liability due to negligence is the first step toward collecting a settlement. In personal injury cases, negligence means failing to use the level of care that a reasonable person would in the same situation to reduce the risk of harming others.

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 Posted on August 22, 2024 in Personal Injury

Many types of accidents or incidents can qualify you to obtain compensation for your injuries and related losses by filing a personal injury claim. The claims process is much more complicated than simply blaming someone and receiving a settlement. You must establish liability and meet other qualifications.

Regardless of the kind of accident you experienced, you need to understand what liability means, how it applies to your case, and how a skilled lawyer from The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A. can help.

What Is Liability in Personal Injury Cases?

You will see this term used in different ways in personal injury cases. Basically, it is a responsibility that connects a person, organization, company, or other party to something else:

• A liable insurance company is responsible for paying damages for a valid claim.

• A liable driver is at least partially responsible for causing an accident.

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 Posted on August 08, 2024 in Truck Accidents

I-95 is one of the main routes for trucks carrying cargo from the Port of Miami to the rest of the country. Particularly during high-traffic periods, the presence of so many trucks increases the risk of an accident. Truck accidents are highly likely to cause severe injuries and fatalities.

Why are these accidents so dangerous? How can this affect your accident claim? Can a skilled Ft. Lauderdale personal injury lawyer help? The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A. explains.

Truck Accident Statistics

To highlight the danger truck crashes can cause to Florida residents and visitors, we will look at some statistics:

• There were 9,175 truck crashes in the Sunshine State in 2023, injuring 4,537 people and killing 291.

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