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North Miami Man Arrested for Hit-and-Run of Police Officer
Hit-and-run accidents typically tend to involve civilians, but that doesn’t mean that police officers do not deal with the same risks as everyone else when working in close proximity to moving vehicles. This is especially true during a traffic stop, when police officers are particularly vulnerable to large vehicles while standing next to them without [...]
Continue reading...More Details on Post-Robbery Hit-and-Run
4. August 2009
We posted yesterday regarding a horrific hit-and-run accident that left a wake of devastation behind it. Today, there are more details regarding the incident, and it appears that no further damage has been done beyond the tragic death of a completely innocent bystander. Police have named the parties involved and provided more background [...]
Continue reading...Bystander Killed in Car as Robbery Suspects Flee
3. August 2009
When we get behind the wheels of our vehicles, we’re expected to drive in a defensive manner in order to minimize the risks involved with sharing the road with so many others. While some people exercise that duty of care and others are less likely to do so, there are some situations where tragedy [...]
Continue reading...Another Negligence Issue - Comparative Fault
19. June 2009
We’ve been posting recently about the elements of negligence that an injured plaintiff must prove in order to successfully obtain a judgment in a personal injury case. While these four elements are relatively defined and straightforward, there is one issue that could affect the final award of damages even if all of the elements [...]
Continue reading...Disaster Avoided - Potentially Catastrophic Crash Leaves No Fatalities
12. June 2009
When an enormous truck full of cargo gets into an accident on a busy city street with a car and also crashes into palm trees and a restaurant, subsequently leaking large amounts of fuel in a crowded area, one would expect nothing short of total disaster. Amazingly, however, that was not the case as [...]
Continue reading...North Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
12. February 2009
Bernstein & Maryanoff is a well-established personal injury law firm with offices in North Miami and across Florida. With a staff of approximately 40 people, including six lawyers and 34 support personnel, we have the legal resources to handle catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. Our firm has substantial financial resources, enabling us to [...]
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25. September 2009
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