Posts by: David Zappitell

Who Is Responsible for a Wrongful Death Accident Lawsuit in Florida?

Who Is Responsible for a Wrongful Death Accident Lawsuit in Florida? A wrongful death is a legal term for a case in which someone is killed through the negligence of another or group of others. Wrongful death cases are tragic, heartbreaking, and leave behind a lifetime of family trauma. Recently released estimates detailed that fatalities

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National Bike Month

The month of May is nationally recognized as National Bike Month. The month is all about celebrating bicycles for both transportation and recreational purposes. There are fun, exciting events all over the country for avid cyclists to participate in. National Bike Month is all about getting outside and having a blast, but it’s important to

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Trip and Falls vs Slip and Fall Accidents

What’s the Difference and Why it Matters in Accident Injury Law Contrary to popular belief, there is a difference between tripping and falling and slipping and falling in the eyes of the legal system. If you have been injured in this manner in the Boca Raton or Delray Beach area, you need a slip and

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Why Do Car Accidents Happen?

Most Common Causes And What You Can Do to Avoid Them? If you have been fortunate enough to avoid a car accident, you will probably be involved in one at some point in your life. In 2019, there were 26,121 auto accidents in the Delray Beach area ( Palm Beach County). Nearly half of those

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What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Do

What is a Personal Injury? Understanding Wrongful Death.  Suffering a serious bodily injury or the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another person ( or company ) can be a traumatic and confusing experience for anyone. Personal injury lawyers are attorneys devoted to practicing the law surrounding complex personal injury accidents

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Safe Riding During South Florida’s Summer Storms

Every June well into autumn, South Florida experiences hurricane season. During those stormy months your chances of being out on your motorcycle during dangerous weather significantly increases.  Knowing how to ride in poor weather is not only convenient, but could save your life! Here are some tips to keep on riding, no matter what weather mother nature throws

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Stay Safe During the Most Dangerous Holiday of the Year!

As you gear up for your Memorial Day Weekend, keep in mind that the other drivers on the road are just as eager to get to their celebrations as you are. According to a study recently released by the National Coalition for Safer Roads, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IS THE MOST DANGEROUS HOLIDAY FOR ROAD AND HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS.

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Distracted Driving? Which Behaviors Are The Most Deadly?

It has long been known that drivers increase their risk of a crash when driving distracted. Now, thanks to research from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, we know exactly how much of a risk drivers are taking. According to the research, drivers double the likelihood they will crash when they choose to engage in distracting

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Top 7 Misconceptions About Personal Injury Lawyers

You got into a crash, you’re hurt, your car is wrecked – what now? Your insurance company is giving you a hard time. Call a lawyer! Oh, I don’t know a lawyer.   Injury lawyers are all the same. False. Although all injury lawyers have a law degree (presumably – lol), there are big differences

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Do I Always Need to Report an Accident?

With more than 7 million vehicle collisions a year (as per the National Highway Traffic Administration), how often are they catastrophic? While most collisions are not as newsworthy as the accidents that are substantial or are the result of a crime, the millions of accidents that occur yearly can cause just as much injury and

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